In 2022, the average monthly consumption of rice per capita in Vietnam reached *** kilograms. In recent years, the volume of rice consumed per person in the country had been decreasing gradually year on year.

Vietnam Monthly Avg Consumption Per Capita: HCMC: Rural: Rice data was reported at 7.800 kg in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.710 kg for 2012. Vietnam Monthly Avg Consumption Per Capita: HCMC: Rural: Rice data is updated yearly, averaging 10.000 kg from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2014, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.700 kg in 1993 and a record low of 6.710 kg in 2012. Vietnam Monthly Avg Consumption Per Capita: HCMC: Rural: Rice data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.H017: Monthly Average Consumption Per Capita: Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam Monthly Avg Consumption Per Capita: HCMC: Urban: Rice data was reported at 5.160 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.520 kg for 2012. Vietnam Monthly Avg Consumption Per Capita: HCMC: Urban: Rice data is updated yearly, averaging 6.700 kg from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2014, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.800 kg in 1993 and a record low of 5.160 kg in 2014. Vietnam Monthly Avg Consumption Per Capita: HCMC: Urban: Rice data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.H017: Monthly Average Consumption Per Capita: Ho Chi Minh City.

In 2023, the production volume of rice paddies in Vietnam was estimated to reach approximately **** million metric tons. This indicated an increase compared to the previous year. Vietnam is among the leading rice producers and exporters worldwide. Rice production in Vietnam Vietnam has a long tradition of wet-rice cultivation that dates back thousands of years. Rice farming is the backbone of its agricultural sector. The country harvested around ***** million hectares of rice each year, placing it among the world’s leading rice producers in harvest areas. White rice, jasmine rice, and glutinous rice are some of the most popular made-in-Vietnam rice categories for both domestic consumption and exports. Vietnamese farmers have also been working on cultivating more premium rice varieties to increase the economic value of these grains in recent years, with the most well-known variety being ST25, a kind of fragrant white rice grown in the Mekong Delta. Mekong Delta – the “rice bowl” of Vietnam The Mekong River delta, one of the most intensively cultivated deltas in the world, accounts for more than half of the total yield of rice production in Vietnam. The delta is known for its fertile alluvial soil with nutritious sediments deposited by the flowing water in the region. However, due to its geographical formation as a low-lying landform, the Mekong delta is highly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters – especially floods. Rising sea levels not only aggravate flood hazards in the region but also lead to the salination of freshwater for farming. Saline intrusion degrades soils and hinders the growth of crops, thus affecting the production yield. With the region’s waning fertility caused by natural phenomena and human exploitation activities, Vietnam seeks to develop more climate-resilient crops and endorse more sustainable farming techniques.

Rice is one of the most widely consumed grains in the world. As the most populous country in the world, China also consumes more rice than any other country, with about *** million metric tons consumed in 2024/2025. Following China, India is ranked second with *** million metric tons of rice consumed in the same period. Rice production Rice requires very specific conditions in order to flourish. It must be grown in a field flooded with several inches of water, known as a paddy field. Unsurprisingly, China and India also top the list as the biggest producers of rice worldwide. Rice has such a neutral flavor that it can be integrated into almost any kind of dish, paired with virtually any flavor. In China, rice is often steamed and served alongside stir-fried meat and vegetables. Rice varieties Though there are dozens of varieties of rice grown and consumed across globe, the three most prominent types of rice are indica, japonica, and aromatic. The price index of all rice, however, has increased by over ** points since 2016.

After four years of growth, the Vietnamese rice bran market decreased by -7.4% to $26M in 2024. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Rice bran consumption peaked at $28M in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.

India had the highest export volume of rice worldwide, at 22 million metric tons as of 2024/2025. Thailand was the second largest rice exporter, with about 7.5 million metric tons of rice worldwide in that year. Global rice supply In the last few years, the global rice supply amounted to over 700 million metric tons of milled equivalent each year. The production of milled rice was projected to amount to almost 503 million metric tons worldwide in 2023. Among the many varieties of rice, U.S. California medium-grain rice had the highest export price and India 25% rice the lowest average export price per ton in 2022. Global rice consumption Between 2008 and 2022, global rice consumption increased by over 80 million metric tons, from 437 million metric tons to around 520 million metric tons. In 2022/2023, the top three countries for rice consumption were China, India, and Bangladesh. That year, about 155 million metric tons of rice were consumed in China.