Buying rice from Vietnam is easier when you focus on three things: clear specifications, reliable inspection, and shipment planning. This short guide helps importers compare suppliers and understand the basic standards for major rice types.

What buyers should check first

• Product specification: broken rate, moisture, grain length, purity, aroma, and milling level.
• Factory and inspection: audit the supplier, verify samples, and inspect before loading.
• Supply continuity: confirm crop season, lead time, and shipment schedule early.
• Total buying cost: compare quality and logistics, not price alone.

Rice standards at a glance

• Jasmine rice: fragrant long grain, usually 5% max broken, 14.5% max moisture, soft and slightly sticky after cooking.
• ST25 rice: premium fragrant rice with long grain, high eating quality, and strong premium-market appeal.
• KDM rice: aromatic rice often chosen by buyers looking for a profile close to Hom Mali style.
• Japonica rice: short round grain with a soft, chewy texture for markets that prefer stickier cooked rice.
• Brown rice: keeps the bran layer, light golden color, and stronger nutrition positioning.
• Glutinous rice: high stickiness, suitable for cakes, noodles, and specialty food applications.

Simple buying tips

• Ask for a written specification sheet for every rice type.
• Confirm crop season and origin before negotiating volume.
• Require pre-loading inspection and loading supervision.
• Check packing, weighing, container cleanliness, and shipment timing.
• Choose a supplier that can support both quality control and logistics coordination.

Download the full guide

For a more detailed reference on importer priorities and rice standards, download the PDF below.

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