Vietnam’s imports of animal fodders and materials rose 7.38 percent in September 2025 to US$414.28 million from US$385.80 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date imports reached US$3.47 billion.
Imports from Argentina increased 15.17 percent to US$154.47 million, keeping it as Vietnam’s top supplier.
Shipments from the United States grew 10.71 percent to US$75.84 million, while Brazil recorded a slight 0.50 percent dip to US$38.69 million.
China and India saw declines of 11.58 and 5.53 percent respectively, while imports from Indonesia and Thailand also edged lower.
Canada rose nearly 20 percent to US$4.82 million, and France saw a strong 64.63 percent increase to US$4.39 million.
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Vietnam animal fodder & materials imports, September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 414.28 | 385.80 | 7.38% | 3,472.64 |
| Other | 58.01 | 50.02 | 15.98% | 393.69 |
| Argentina | 154.47 | 134.12 | 15.17% | 1,339.50 |
| USA | 75.84 | 68.51 | 10.71% | 591.59 |
| Brazil | 38.69 | 38.88 | -0.50% | 414.54 |
| China | 28.04 | 31.72 | -11.58% | 258.67 |
| India | 19.79 | 20.95 | -5.53% | 134.97 |
| Indonesia | 14.19 | 14.37 | -1.22% | 121.46 |
| Thailand | 9.77 | 11.79 | -17.09% | 94.46 |
| Australia | 5.72 | 6.65 | -13.88% | 46.07 |
| South Korea | 4.92 | 4.79 | 2.88% | 45.48 |
| Canada | 4.82 | 4.02 | 19.87% | 32.22 |
| France | 4.39 | 2.66 | 64.63% | 24.93 |
| Spain | 4.04 | 5.84 | -30.73% | 33.42 |
| Taiwan | 3.80 | 3.51 | 8.19% | 32.36 |
| Malaysia | 2.67 | 2.53 | 5.21% | 22.75 |
| Singapore | 2.42 | 2.80 | -13.59% | 22.55 |
| Germany | 2.41 | 2.28 | 5.68% | 21.02 |
| Philippines | 1.71 | 0.32 | 429.21% | 8.32 |
| Netherlands | 1.69 | 2.55 | -33.88% | 17.45 |
| Belgium | 1.28 | 1.88 | -31.78% | 11.94 |
| Italy | 0.67 | 1.50 | -55.19% | 6.26 |
| Chile | 0.56 | 0.66 | -16.21% | 2.92 |
| Japan | 0.46 | 0.14 | 229.68% | 2.68 |
| UAE | 0.43 | 0.81 | -46.88% | 9.27 |
| Austria | 0.22 | 0.27 | -18.80% | 2.80 |
| Turkey | 0.18 | 0.29 | -36.91% | 4.07 |
| UK | 0.18 | 0.10 | 78.75% | 0.49 |
| Hungary | 0.07 | 0.17 | -57.35% | 1.60 |
| Mexico | 0.00 | 0.53 | -100.00% | 2.43 |
Listed agricultural firms
BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company (HOSE: BAF)
BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company engages in animal husbandry and feed production, including bran and feeds for pigs, alongside processing and pork-meat production.
BAF closed at VND 32,900 on Wednesday down 0.2 percent with 14,392,000 shares traded, worth VND 47,610 million.
Foreign ownership in BAF is currently capped at 50 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 3.1 percent.
Dabaco Vietnam Group Joint Stock Company (HOSE: DBC)
Dabaco Vietnam Group Joint Stock Company operates six animal-feed factories and has integrated operations spanning feed production, livestock breeding, and food processing.
DBC closed at VND 25,600 on Wednesday down 0.1 percent with 26,190,000 shares traded, worth VND 67,047 million.
Foreign ownership in DBC is currently capped at 49 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 3.3 percent.
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Vietnam’s animal feed industry
Vietnam’s animal feed industry plays a vital role in supporting the country’s livestock and aquaculture sectors.
The industry is driven by rising demand for meat, dairy, and seafood products as incomes grow and consumption patterns shift.
Feed production is dominated by large domestic and foreign firms, with operations focused on integrated supply chains from raw material imports to distribution.
Despite strong growth, the sector faces challenges such as dependency on imported ingredients, price volatility, and tightening environmental and quality standards.