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.
Tea: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.36 percent in April, Pakistan top destination
Vietnam’s exports of tea reached US$14.81 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.36 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$57.84 million.
Milk & milk products: Vietnam imports fall 2.5 percent in April, New Zealand main source
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products reached US$111.38 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight 2.50 percent decrease compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$451.94 million for this category.
Animal fats and oils: Vietnam imports fall 10.55 percent in April despite surge from Malaysia
Vietnam imported US$124.43 million worth of animal and vegetable fats and oils in April, down 10.55 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$457.81 million, with Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand the top suppliers.
Wheat: Vietnam imports surge in April, Brazil remains top supplier despite decrease
Vietnam’s imports of wheat reached US$207.69 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 56.54 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$637.93 million.
Dairy: Vietnam milk powder output rises 3.4% in April, steady year-to-date
Vietnam’s milk powder production saw modest growth in April 2025, with an estimated output of 13.2 thousand tons, marking a 3.4 percent increase year-on-year, according to official estimates. This follows preliminary production of 12.2 thousand tons in March 2025.
Dairy: Vietnam fresh milk production up 8.9% in April, maintains positive year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s fresh milk production continued its upward trajectory in April 2025, with output estimated at 141.2 million litres, representing an 8.9 percent increase compared to April 2024, according to data from the National Office of Statistics.
Food and Beverage: Vietnam organic food industry forecast to reach US$3 billion by 2033, IMARC
Vietnam’s organic food market was valued at US$1.2 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach US$3.0 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.9 percent, according to a report by IMARC Group.
Food & beverage: Russian Pizza chain to exit Ho Chi Minh City
Russia’s Dodo Pizza will close all of its Ho Chi Minh City outlets from May 26, due to “many objective factors and new strategic directions”, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Fruits and vegetables: Vietnam exports up 9.66 percent in April, China top destination
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables reached US$523.52 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 9.66 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.69 billion.
Rice: Vietnam exports up 5.60 percent in April, Philippines top destination
Vietnam’s exports of rice reached US$560.23 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.60 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.77 billion.
Coffee: Vietnam exports down 9.20 percent in April, Germany top destination
Vietnam’s exports of coffee reached US$965.83 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.20 percent compared to March, although the year-to-date (YTD) export value remains high at US$3.80 billion.
Retail: Japan’s Aeon plans eightfold store expansion in Vietnam by 2030
Japan’s Aeon aims to expand from 12 to 100 general merchandise stores and super-supermarkets in Vietnam by 2030, Nikkei Asia has reported. It also plans to grow its network of smaller grocery stores to around 200 locations.
Food & beverage: Vietnam wine consumption set to hit US$2.8 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s wine market reached US$2.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.73 percent to reach US$2.8 billion by 2033, according to a report from IMARC Group.
Dairy: TH Group to invest US$234 million in southern Vietnam factory expansion
Vietnamese dairy giant TH true MILK plans to build a US$234 million (VND6.07 trillion) factory in Binh Duong province to produce milk, yoghurt, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages, with phased development through 2037, English language news site, The Investor is reporting.
Tax: Hanoi presser hears Vietnam’s sugary drink tax plan falls short of WHO recommendations
Vietnam plans to introduce a new excise tax on sugary drinks starting at 8 percent, but health officials and WHO experts have told a press conference in Hanoi a much higher rate is needed to curb rising obesity and non-communicable diseases, as reported in by Dan Tri.
Dairy: Vietnam’s Vinamilk sees minimal impact from US tariffs, optimistic on growth
Vietnam’s largest dairy producer Vinamilk expects minimal disruption from US reciprocal tariffs due to its strong domestic focus, CEO Mai Kieu Lien told shareholders at the 2025 AGM on Friday, as reported by The Investor.
Vietnam’s pastry and cereal exports up 23.55 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereal products rose 23.55 percent month-on-month in March, reaching US$107.91 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s milk imports fall 6.6 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$114.23 million worth of milk and milk products in March, down 6.64 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value for the first quarter to US$340.44 million.
Beer: Vietnam’s Sabeco to double down on local market amid tariff risks
Sabeco will focus its strategy on the domestic Vietnamese market rather than export markets, CEO Lester Tan Teck Chuan told shareholders at the company’s 2025 annual general meeting. Exports currently account for just 1 percent of Sabeco’s revenue, and rising global risks, including potential U.S. reciprocal tariffs on aluminum, have reinforced the brewer’s domestic focus, English news site The Investor is reporting.
Vietnam’s food prices dip in March despite rise in pork, processed goods
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) for food and catering services in March fell by 0.05 percent compared to the previous month, slightly easing overall inflation. Lower rice and vegetable prices outweighed a sharp increase in pork prices linked to seasonal demand and supply constraints, according to the General Statistics Office of Statistics.
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