Philippines resumes Vietnamese rice imports after four-month pause
After a four-month pause, the Philippines has resumed rice imports from Vietnam, its largest supplier. Imports in 2026 are projected at 3.6 million tonnes, with Vietnam supplying up to 80%. A 15% tariff remains, while stricter phytosanitary rules and port controls manage volumes.
After a four-month halt in rice imports (September–December 2025), the Philippines has resumed purchasing Vietnamese rice. According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam is the largest supplier of rice to the Philippine market, accounting for nearly 40% of Vietnam’s rice exports in 2025.
The Philippines will continue to apply a 15% import tariff, although a proposal to raise it to 20% is currently under review. The country plans to import around 3.6 million tonnes of rice in 2026, with Vietnamese rice expected to make up 75–80% of that volume, or approximately 2.7–2.88 million tonnes.
To manage import volumes, all shipments must comply with quarantine and phytosanitary requirements, arrive at the port within 60 days, and clear customs through 17 designated ports.
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Source : Ukr Agro Consult
