Globally, the collection and export of a type of food from Vietnam has accelerated, reaching the 5 billion USD mark for the first time

Statistics from the General Department of Customs show that, by the end of the first half of December, Vietnam had exported more than 7.9 million tons of rice worth more than 4.5 billion USD, an increase of 11% in volume and 29% in value. value compared to the same period in 2022. In 2023, rice exports could reach 8.2 million tons with a turnover of nearly 4.8 billion USD, the highest level since 1989 (the year Vietnam started exporting rice). ) up to now. Notably, the proportion of high quality rice varieties in Vietnam increased from 50% in 2015 to 74% in 2020 and currently reaches 85%. The volume of rice exports is kept at 6 million tons, with a growing trend over the years, with a continuous export value of over 3 billion USD/year. In particular, Vietnamese rice is increasingly asserting its brand in the market when recently, ST25 rice was once again honored as the best rice in the world in 2023. Along with ST25, 10 Vietnamese rice varieties also enjoy advantages. Tax ...