
Vietnamese and Thai rice export prices reached nearly two-year highs last week, with demand from the Philippines and concerns about flooding and El Niño among the drivers. Vietnam’s rice exports rose 37.2% year over year in October to 475,000 tons, while the Philippines’ 2026–27 import demand is projected at 5.6 million tons.
Strong Philippine buying and weather-related supply risks could tighten export availability and support Asian rice prices; increased Vietnamese shipments provide some offset.
After 189 past bullish trade events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.4%), and +1.0% over 20.
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