The provided visual data illustrates the monthly export prices of rice from Thailand and Vietnam, spanning the years 2012 to 2015.
Overall, the prices of exported rice in both countries have shown a steady year-by-year decline. However, Thailand has consistently maintained higher export prices than Vietnam over the entire period.
In 2012 and 2013, Thailand consistently recorded higher rice export prices than Vietnam throughout the period. In 2012, the Thai figure experienced considerable fluctuations, beginning at just over 500 dollars per ton, falling to nearly 440 in May, and then rising sharply to approximately 550 by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s price was significantly lower and comparatively stable, remaining largely within the range of 360 to 410 dollars per ton. A similar pattern was observed in 2013. Thailand commenced the year at around 550 dollars per ton before declining gradually to roughly 400 by the final month. In contrast, Vietnam experienced only slight changes, with its export price decreasing marginally from approximately 375 to 350 dollars per ton.
During 2014 and 2015, the gap between the two countries became less pronounced, although Thailand continued to maintain higher export values overall. In 2014, Thailand’s rice export price fluctuated between 400 and 480 dollars per ton before ending the year at a level higher than its starting point. By comparison, Vietnam’s figure remained relatively stable at around 330 dollars per ton for the majority of the year. In 2015, Thailand witnessed a steady upward trend, rising from about 400 to nearly 500 dollars per ton by December. Similarly, Vietnam also recorded growth during the middle of the year, reaching a peak of almost 380 dollars per ton in September before declining to just over 300 in the final month.