Vietnam produced 417.35 million litres of beer in November, up 3.02 percent from 405.11 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Over the first ten months of the year, output reached 4,162.23 million litres.
Listed beer companies
Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage Joint Stock Corporation
Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage Joint Stock Corporation (BHN) is based in Hanoi and produces well-known beer brands including Hanoi Beer and Truc Bach.
BHN closed at VND 33,000 on Wednesday down 0.75 percent with 55,000 shares traded, worth VND 184 million.
Foreign ownership in BHN is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 17.6 percent.
Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation
Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation (SAB) brews and distributes beer and beverages under brands such as Saigon and 333.
SAB closed at VND 51,500 on Wednesday down 1.8 percent with 24,337,000 shares traded, worth VND 126,807 million.
Foreign ownership in SAB is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 58.5 percent.
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Vietnam beer industry news
Recent developments in the industry include:
Hanoi beer relocation
The Hanoi People’s Council has approved a resolution requiring the relocation of the historic Hanoi Beer factory, built in 1890 and now serving as the headquarters and production site of Bia Ha Noi.
The 52,000-square-metre site in Ngoc Ha Ward is among industrial facilities deemed incompatible with the revised master plan for the capital’s central urban area.
Thai-owned beer maker value
ThaiBev’s 53.6 percent stake in local brewery Sabeco has been valued at about US$1.27 billion, down roughly US$3.7 billion from the US$5 billion it paid in 2017.
Sabeco’s share price has fallen about 70 percent from its peak, though the stock has recently rebounded to 49,000 dong (US$1.86) per share.
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Vietnam’s beer industry
Vietnam’s beer industry is one of the largest in Asia and has long been a major contributor to domestic consumption and tourism.
Strong local brands and a growing premium segment continue to shape the market as consumer tastes evolve.
Large brewers operate modern facilities across the country, supporting jobs, supply chains and government revenue.
Investment in product diversification and sustainability is increasing as companies compete in a more mature and regulated market.