Vietnam has seen a significant increase in rice exports in the first half of this year, with a total of 3.5 million tons exported, valued at US$1.71 billion, marking a 4.4% increase in quantity and a 17.9% increase in value compared to the same period last year. This surge is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to an increased demand for grain reserves in various countries. Notably, Senegal's imports from Vietnam have risen by 18.3 times, while Indonesia and China's have doubled. Europe has also seen an increase in Vietnamese rice imports, with Spain and France's imports growing by 2.68 times and 1.57 times respectively. The Philippines is the largest market for Vietnamese non-glutinous rice, accounting for 39% of total exports, while China is the largest market for Vietnamese glutinous rice, with a 75.6% share.