Vietnam ST21, ST20 & Premium Fragrant Rice
Commercial export procurement of Vietnam's finest aromatic rice varieties—ST21, ST20, Hom Mali, KDM, and Fragrant Perfumed Rice—sourced directly from dedicated farmer cooperatives and modern processing mills in the Mekong Delta.
B2B Commercial Sourcing Overview
Filosha Exports connects international commodity buyers, retail supermarket chains, and food distributors with the renowned rice bowl of Vietnam: the Mekong Delta (Soc Trang, An Giang, Dong Thap). We source premium specialty fragrant long-grain varieties including ST20 and ST21 (the aromatic varieties created by engineer Ho Quang Cua that paved the way for world-champion ST25), alongside fragrant KDM (Khao Dak Mali) and Vietnamese Hom Mali. Characterized by their slender long grains, distinct pandan-like natural aroma, soft chew, and lingering sweetness, these varieties offer an exceptional premium table-rice experience.
Export Grade Specifications & Quality Parameters
| Varietal Classifications | Vietnamese ST21 Rice, ST20 Rice, Hom Mali, KDM Rice, Perfumed Fragrant Rice |
|---|---|
| Milling Standard | Well-milled, double water polished, 100% Sortex color sorted |
| Average Grain Length (AGL) | Illustrative: 6.6 mm to 7.0 mm (Long Grain Fragrant) |
| Broken Grain Tolerance | Max 5.0% Broken (Premium Table Grade) or custom 10% / 15% broken |
| Moisture Content | Max 14.0% (standard export specification) |
| Foreign Matter & Chalky Grains | Foreign matter max 0.1% / Chalky kernels max 3.0% - 4.0% |
| Aroma & Cooking Texture | Natural sweet pandan aroma, soft, tender, and slightly sticky texture when cooked, retains softness when cooled |
| Bulk Export Packaging | 25kg / 50kg Heavy-Duty Polypropylene (PP) Woven Bags with optional PE inner liner |
| Retail OEM Packaging | 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg Laminated BOPP or Vacuum-Sealed Stand-Up Pouches with custom branding |
*Note: Export loading ports, container weight allowances, average grain lengths, and harvest dispatch schedules are illustrative trade examples. Final milling specifications, broken percentages, aroma intensity standards, packaging artwork, and shipment terms (FOB, CFR, CIF) are confirmed against the selected Mekong Delta mill partner at quotation stage.
Illustrative Origin Routing
Ho Chi Minh Port / Cat Lai & Can Tho Port (Mekong Delta, Vietnam) – designated at quotation
Container Capacity (FCL)
20ft FCL: Approx. 25.0 - 27.0 MT (standard container load capacity)
Dispatch Lead Time
Estimated 7 - 12 business days for fresh seasonal milling, Sortex cleaning, and vessel stuffing
Frequently Asked Questions by International Buyers
How do Vietnamese ST20 and ST21 compare with Hom Mali and KDM fragrant rice varieties?
ST20 and ST21 are specialized cultivars developed by engineer Ho Quang Cua in Soc Trang, Southern Vietnam, possessing slender, translucent grains that cook up tender, cohesive, and naturally scented with sweet pandan leaf notesretaining softness even hours after cooling. In contrast, Hom Mali (derived from Thai Jasmine lines) and KDM (Khao Dak Mali grown along the Cambodia-Vietnam border) feature distinct floral Jasmine aromatics and slightly broader grain geometry. We source authentic Soc Trang ST varieties alongside Mekong-milled KDM and Hom Mali lines to meet specific regional importer preferences.
How do you protect fragrant rice grains from losing their natural pandan aroma during shipping?
Aromatic volatile compounds are sensitive to heat and oxygen. We coordinate fresh milling immediately prior to container stuffing. For long-distance export transit (Europe, Americas, Africa), consignments are packed in virgin woven polypropylene bags with inner polyethylene (PE) moisture-barrier liners or vacuum-packed in nitrogen-flushed retail pouches to lock in natural freshness.
What packaging sizes and private-label OEM retail branding options do you offer for Vietnamese rice?
We provide full OEM packaging customization: 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, and 10kg transparent windowed vacuum bags, high-gloss BOPP full-color printed bags, and wholesale 25kg / 50kg PP bags. We assist international importers with multilingual nutritional panel layouts and destination country compliance markings.
What are the typical commercial order quantities (MOQ) and container shipping terms?
Standard export MOQ is 1 x 20ft FCL (accommodating approximately 25 to 27 Metric Tons depending on shipping line axle load constraints). Flexible multi-varietal container stuffing (e.g., combining ST21 with Jasmine or Glutinous rice in one container) is supported for trial shipments. Quotations are provided on FOB Ho Chi Minh, CFR, or CIF Incoterms 2020.