Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats and oils reached US$149.53 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 20.17 percent compared to April, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$607.41 million.

Indonesia remains the top supplier with substantial growth:

Indonesia was the leading supplier in May, with imports valued at US$77.48 million. This marks a substantial increase of 24.18 percent from April and accounts for the largest share of the year-to-date imports at 56.71 percent.

Malaysia remains a key supplier with moderate growth:

Malaysia was the second-largest supplier in May, with imports valued at US$45.12 million, showing an increase of 9.38 percent from the previous month. Malaysia accounts for 26.09 percent of the year-to-date imports.

China sees extraordinary growth:

Imports from China surged by 386.95 percent in May, reaching US$8.20 million. China accounts for 3.05 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Thailand records substantial growth:

Imports from Thailand experienced a substantial increase of 33.93 percent in May, reaching US$7.71 million. Thailand accounts for 5.47 percent of the year-to-date imports.

India records significant growth:

Imports from India saw an increase of 29.67 percent in May, reaching US$1.86 million. India accounts for 1.28 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Significant month-on-month increases and decreases:

USA experienced the largest month-on-month increase at 156.89 percent, followed by Singapore and China. Conversely, Australia experienced the most significant decrease at 63.22 percent, followed by South Korea and Chile.

Vietnam imports of animal, vegetable fats and oils, May 2025, US$ millions

	May	April	MoM	YTD	% of YTD
Total	149.53	124.43	20.17%	607.41	100.00%
Other	6.13	7.56	-18.88%	0.00	0.00%
Indonesia	77.48	62.39	24.18%	344.49	56.71%
Malaysia	45.12	41.26	9.38%	158.48	26.09%
China	8.20	1.68	386.95%	18.51	3.05%
Thailand	7.71	5.76	33.93%	33.25	5.47%
India	1.86	1.43	29.67%	7.79	1.28%
Chile	1.00	1.51	-34.24%	5.15	0.85%
Australia	0.64	1.74	-63.22%	7.01	1.15%
Singapore	0.57	0.35	63.77%	1.81	0.30%
USA	0.44	0.17	156.89%	1.45	0.24%
South Korea	0.38	0.57	-34.41%	2.60	0.43%

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