(VOV) -Vietnam’s rice exports in the eleven months leading up to December decreased 2.7% in volume but were up1.9% in value compared to last year’s corresponding period,according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
The MARD reports that Vietnam grossed US$2.79 billion in revenues from shipping 6.03 million tonnes of rice abroad for the eleven month period.
Meanwhile, the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) says in the eleven month period, Vietnam shipped 5.549 million tonnes of rice abroad, fetching almost US$2.421 billion, free on board (FOB) and US$2.556 billion, cost, insurance and freight (CIF).
China remained Vietnam’s largest rice importer during the period, accounting for 31.1% of the total export value in the period.
The Philippines came second, comprising 21.92% of export value, followed by Malaysia, Gana and Indonesia.
Đăng ký: VietNam News