The Food & Beverage category covers market trends, production insights, and trade developments in the food and drink industry. It explores consumer preferences, supply chain issues, exports, imports, and regulatory policies, providing insights into sustainability, pricing trends, and investment opportunities in the sector.

Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables fall 21.15 percent in January

the-shiv March 2, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables declined by 21.15 percent month-on-month in January to US$239.91 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$304.28 million recorded in December.

Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereal product exports fall by 16.28 percent in January

the-shiv February 28, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products declined by 16.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$97.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Beer and malt production in Vietnam sees slight annual growth despite January decline

the-shiv February 25, 2025

Vietnam’s beer and malt production increased by 75.2 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 99.3 percent above 2019 levels.

Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products fall 46.15 percent in January

the-shiv February 21, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products decreased by 46.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$40.5 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$75.22 million recorded in December.

Vietnam’s tea exports decline by 24.39 percent in January

the-shiv February 21, 2025

Vietnam’s tea exports fell by 24.39 percent month-on-month in January, totalling US$16.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports fall by 29.21 percent in January

the-shiv February 18, 2025

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports declined by 29.21 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$374.50 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam’s imports of wheat rise 6.48 percent in January

the-shiv February 18, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of wheat increased by 6.48 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$107.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$100.89 million recorded in December.

Vietnam’s rice exports decline by 10.54 percent in January

the-shiv February 17, 2025

Vietnam’s rice exports fell by 10.54 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$324.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Fruit and vegetable processing industry in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline

the-shiv February 17, 2025

Vietnam’s processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables increased by 118.4 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 140.6 percent above 2019 levels.

Vietnam’s fishery product exports decline by 11.25 percent in January

the-shiv February 16, 2025

Vietnam’s fishery product exports fell by 11.25 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$773.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products rise 4.76 percent in January

the-shiv February 15, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products increased by 4.76 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$103.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$99.23 million recorded in December.

Vietnam’s imports of soya beans fall 22.29 percent in January

the-shiv February 14, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of soya beans decreased by 22.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$85.93 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$110.58 million recorded in December.

Vietnam’s imports of corn fall 27.24 percent in January

the-shiv February 14, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of corn declined by 27.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$249.77 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$343.29 million recorded in December.

Accommodation and food services sector in Vietnam records US$13.63 million in January FDI

the-shiv February 13, 2025

In January, Vietnam’s accommodation and food services sector registered a total of US$13.63 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across seven new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$8.2 million compared to December, which saw US$21.8 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects increased from two in December.

Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 6.1 percent in January

the-shiv February 12, 2025

Vietnam’s coffee exports increased by 6.1 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$728.97 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats, and oils drop in January

the-shiv February 12, 2025

Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils fell by 30.78 percent month-on-month in January to US$98.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$142.20 million recorded in December.

Beverage and tobacco prices in Vietnam rise in January

the-shiv February 11, 2025

Beverage and tobacco prices in Vietnam increased by 0.69 percent in January, with alcohol prices rising by 0.8 percent and cigarette prices increasing by 0.7 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.

Food and catering service costs in Vietnam increase in January

the-shiv February 10, 2025

Food and catering service costs in Vietnam rose by 0.74 percent in January, contributing 0.25 percentage points to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. The increase was driven by food prices rising 0.3 percent, while foodstuff saw a larger gain of 0.97 percent, contributing 0.21 percentage points to the overall CPI.

Vietnam’s imports of fishery products rise by 26.90 percent in December

the-shiv February 7, 2025

India led the growth, with imports surging 70.44 percent to US$49.29 million. Norway and Indonesia followed, recording increases of 42.14 percent and 38.45 percent, respectively. South Korea also showed strong growth, with imports rising by 41.30 percent to US$10.49 million. Imports from the USA grew by 33.13 percent to US$7.03 million.

Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 95.36 percent in December

the-shiv February 7, 2025

Vietnam’s exports of coffee total US$5.62 billion for 2024, reflecting strong demand in key markets…