Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$288 million in March, up from US$270 million in February, a change of 6.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$734 million worth of wheat by the end of March.
Australia accounted for US$47 million of Vietnam’s wheat imports in March, up from US$40 million in February, a rise of 17.97 percent. Year to date, Australia has shipped US$129 million worth of wheat to Vietnam.
Canada followed with US$31 million in March, up from US$11 million in February, a 197.12 percent increase. Year to date, exports reached US$64 million.
Brazil recorded US$17 million in March, down from US$42 million in February, a decline of 60.57 percent. Year to date, shipments totalled US$93 million.
The USA posted US$3 million in March, down from US$16 million in February, an 84.17 percent decrease. Year to date, exports reached US$30 million.
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Listed agriculture companies
Key agriculture firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:
PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (DCM)
PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (DCM) produces and sells urea and other nitrogen-based fertilisers for agriculture. (DCM)
In March, DCM shares moved from 42.95 to 48.30, a change of 5.35 (12.46%).
Foreign ownership moved from 2,294,032.91 to 2,095,804.52, a change of -198,228.39 (-8.64%).
Hoang Anh Gia Lai JSC (HAG)
Hoang Anh Gia Lai JSC (HAG) operates in agriculture, livestock farming, and real estate development across Southeast Asia. (HAG)
In March, HAG shares moved from 15.95 to 16.40, a change of 0.45 (2.82%).
Foreign ownership moved from 5,953,091.86 to 5,967,621.70, a change of 14,529.84 (0.24%).
PAN Group JSC (PAN)
PAN Group JSC (PAN) operates in agriculture and food processing through subsidiaries like Vinaseed and Bibica. (PAN)
In March, PAN shares moved from 33.00 to 31.70, a change of -1.30 (-3.94%).
Foreign ownership moved from 596,023.09 to 605,799.09, a change of 9,776.00 (1.64%).
BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company (BAF)
BAF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company (BAF) engages in animal husbandry and feed production, including bran and feeds for pigs, alongside processing and pork-meat production. (BAF)
In March, BAF shares moved from 37.70 to 34.80, a change of -2.90 (-7.69%).
Foreign ownership moved from 1,386,336.00 to 1,416,975.58, a change of 30,639.58 (2.21%).
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Vietnam agriculture news
Recent developments include:
Environmental monitoring tampering
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has said nearly 160 monitoring stations, about 55 percent nationwide, were found to have manipulated emissions data.
Authorities said violations stem from technical monitoring gaps and intentional manipulation, exploiting weaknesses in data transmission and system management. Read more→
Pig gene editing ambitions
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said it plans to research gene editing of Mong Cai pigs to reduce fat content.
Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien announced the plan at a national conference on livestock and veterinary science covering developments and priorities for 2026 to 2030.
The ministry reported recent advances, including cloning pigs from somatic ear cells and progress in embryo technologies and breeding research. Read more→
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Wheat in Vietnam
Vietnam relies heavily on imported wheat due to limited domestic production, with supply primarily sourced from major exporters such as Australia, Canada, and Brazil.
The commodity is a key input for the country’s flour milling industry, supporting demand from food processing sectors including noodles, bread, and animal feed.
Import volumes and pricing are closely linked to global market conditions, freight costs, and currency movements, making the sector sensitive to external shocks.
Growth in processed food consumption and urbanisation continues to underpin demand, while suppliers compete on price, quality, and logistical reliability.
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The data
Vietnam imports of wheat in March, 2026 US$m
| March | February | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 288.39 | 269.97 | 6.82% | 734.11 |
| Other | 189.77 | 157.75 | 20.30% | 405.66 |
| Australia | 46.88 | 39.74 | 17.97% | 129.35 |
| Canada | 31.20 | 10.50 | 197.12% | 64.18 |
| Brazil | 16.57 | 42.02 | -60.57% | 92.75 |
| USA | 2.53 | 15.95 | -84.17% | 29.81 |
| Ukraine | 0.00 | 0.00 | -70.20% | 8.26 |
| Russia | 0.48 | 0.77 | -38.06% | 4.11 |