The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has secured US$242,600 in funding from the US Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Program (EMP) to expand its market development efforts in Vietnam, World Grain has reported.
Key details:
- Funding source: Awarded under USDA’s EMP, which supports technical assistance and trade capacity building in developing markets.
- Export growth: US animal food exports to Vietnam rose 40 percent year-on-year to US$2.8 million in 2024.
- AFIA support: The funding will help strengthen B2B ties, conduct training, and organise workshops to boost export opportunities.
- Upcoming mission: An AFIA-led trade mission to Vietnam is scheduled for October 20–23, including buyer meetings and facility tours.
The American Feed Industry Association’s receipt of US$242,600 from the USDA to expand animal feed export efforts in Vietnam highlights growing confidence in Vietnam’s livestock and aquaculture markets.
Backed by a 40 percent surge in US exports to Vietnam in 2024, this funding signals rising demand for high-quality animal nutrition products and a strategic push to deepen US-Vietnam agribusiness ties through trade missions, training, and B2B development.
For foreign investors, this move affirms Vietnam’s potential as a key agricultural growth market. Increased US involvement may create more opportunities in feed production, logistics, and related services, while also improving trade conditions through technical support and policy engagement.
It’s a favourable signal for firms looking to enter or expand in Vietnam’s expanding animal protein value chain.
See also: Agriculture in Vietnam 2025: Exports, Challenges & Industry Trends