food and beverage
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.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 8.47 percent in December
Vietnam produced 147.64 million litres of fresh milk in December, down 8.47 percent from 161.31 million litres in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Milk imports Vietnam up 3.18 percent in November, New Zealand / Ireland top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$106 million in November, up from US$102 million in October, a change of 3.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam down 5.89 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nut to the tune of US$475 million in November, down from US$504 million in October, a change of -5.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 3.02 percent in November
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.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 2.32 percent in November
Vietnam produced 146.59 million litres of fresh milk in November, up 2.32 percent from 143.27 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fruits and vegetables imports into Vietnam, up 8.12 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$250 million in October, up from US$231 million in September, a change of 8.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.64 percent in October
Vietnam produced 419.86 million liters of beer in October, up 4.64 percent from 401.25 million liters in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 4.94 percent in October
Vietnam produced 14.79 thousand tons of powdered milk production in October, up 4.94 percent from 14.10 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 6.79 percent in October
Vietnam produced 148 million litres of fresh milk in October, up 6.79 percent from 139 million litres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fruit & vegetable imports into Vietnam, up 1.26 percent in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fruit and vegetables reached US$231.06 million in September 2025, rising 1.26 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Dairy imports into Vietnam, down 5.10 percent in September, New Zealand and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s milk and milk product imports fell 5.10 percent month-on-month to US$100.14 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.06 billion, with New Zealand remaining the largest supplier at US$19.94 million, down 16.87 percent. The United States rose 22.13
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.52 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s beer production rose 4.52 percent month-on-month in September to 424 million litres, up from 405 million litres in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam up 3.91 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports rose 3.91 percent in September 2025 to US$491.30 million, up from US$472.79 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 0.83 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s fresh milk output in September 2025 reached 136 million litres, down 0.83 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Coffee exports from Vietnam up 0.50 percent in September 2025, Italy and Germany top buyers
Vietnam’s coffee exports in September 2025 reached US$462.28 million, up 0.5 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This modest increase brought year-to-date exports to US$7.01 billion.
Fruit & vegetable exports from Vietnam up 38.02 percent in September, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables surged in September 2025, reaching US$1.31 billion, up 38.02 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
F&B: Report finds modest Vietnam H1 revenue growth, number of outlets down 7.1 percent
Vietnam’s food and beverage sector earned VND 406.1 trillion or US$15.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a marginal rise from VND 403.9 trillion or US$15.3 billion a year earlier, according to iPOS.vn and reported by The Investor.
Drinks and tobacco prices in Vietnam up 2.35 percent year-on-year in September
Vietnam’s drinks and tobacco consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.12 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, driven by higher consumer demand during the summer and the Vu Lan Festival, alongside increased production costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam cashew nut exports rise 2.76 percent in August: China, US top buyers
Vietnam’s cashew exports increased 2.76 percent in August to US$473 million, bringing total shipments for the year to US$3.28 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam fruits & vegetables exports surge 24.36 percent in August on China demand jump
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose 24.36 percent in August to US$951 million, pushing year-to-date shipments to US$4.82 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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