Vietnam food CPI month-on-month
Vietnam food CPI month-on-month stood at -0.5 in Jul 2026, according to National Statistics Office (NSO). It is one of the indicators in the CPI table (Month on month (MoM) · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2001 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI | -0.12 | -0.39 | 0.29 | 0.84 | 1.23 | 1.14 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 0.45 | 0.2 | |
| Food and catering services | -0.07 | -0.07 | -0.14 | 0.58 | -0.59 | 2.02 | 0.2 | 0.75 | 0.95 | 0.59 | |
| Food grains | -0.5 | -0.78 | -0.68 | 0.67 | -0.06 | 0.94 | 0.29 | 0.55 | 0.3 | 0.02 |
Understanding vietnam food CPI month-on-month
The scope of the food index focuses on items providing starches and processed products derived primarily from them, purchased for household consumption. Prices in the current month are compared to the previous month and then aggregated according to the group's weighting structure. This indicator does not represent all food items: meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, and many fresh ingredients belong to foodstuffs, while prepared meals served outside fall under food services. Consequently, this is a markedly narrower slice than the food and food service group.
Monthly movements may reflect harvest seasons, inventories, transportation costs, or local supply-demand shifts, so a short-term upward tick is not sufficient to conclude that price pressures are protracted. The Tet holiday also alters shopping and distribution schedules unusually. When identifying new shocks, prioritize month-on-month comparisons; when assessing trends, cross-reference year-on-year data and observe adjacent months. Data are published monthly and may be subject to revision, while changes in categories, weights, or the base period can create structural breaks that warrant attention.
Frequently asked questions
- Does rice entirely determine the food index?
- No. The impact of rice depends on its weight, while other food commodities and processed products also contribute to the outcome.
- Does a rise in the food index mean all food prices are rising?
- No. Fresh food and dining out are tracked in other components.
- Why is it advisable to examine adjacent months?
- Harvest seasons and distribution timing can cause short-term fluctuations, meaning a single month does not represent the trend.