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Việt Nam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption

Việt Nam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption

According to the department, pork has a significant impact on the food market and the consumer price index (CPI).
New food safety rules halted as container backlog builds at ports

New food safety rules halted as container backlog builds at ports

The government has paused new food safety rules until April 2026 after confusion over their immediate enforcement brought import procedures to a halt and clogged major ports, including HCM City’s Cát Lái.
Rising US fruit imports find fresh favour in Việt Nam

Rising US fruit imports find fresh favour in Việt Nam

Việt Nam is seeing a surge in imports from the US, with fruit, seafood and raw materials leading the way.
Cheap imports threaten sustainability of Việt Nams livestock industry

Cheap imports threaten sustainability of Việt Nam’s livestock industry

Officials attributed the increase to rising domestic consumption and higher local raw material costs, which pushed Vietnamese meat prices above those of foreign products.
Exports and imports maintain surplus as customs tighten anti-smuggling measures

Exports and imports maintain surplus as customs tighten anti-smuggling measures

Alongside encouraging trade results, smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transportation of goods remain complex, particularly on key maritime and border routes.
Việt Nam spent nearly 2.6 billion on imported livestock products

Việt Nam spent nearly $2.6 billion on imported livestock products

Higher local costs and demand have made Vietnamese meat less competitive, boosting imports, the ministry said.
Customs enhances dialogue to address challenges in agricultural and mineral imports

Customs enhances dialogue to address challenges in agricultural and mineral imports

The Customs Branch of Region XX on Wednesday held a Customs–Business Dialogue focusing on the importation of natural resources, minerals, agricultural products, sugar and agricultural machinery through border gates.
Clean meat, warm habits: Việt Nam grapples with hygiene gaps

Clean meat, warm habits: Việt Nam grapples with hygiene gaps

As Việt Nam modernises its pork industry to improve food safety, deep-rooted habits and informal supply chains continue to challenge progress.
Việt Nam to spend US1.7 billion on meat imports

Việt Nam to spend US$1.7 billion on meat imports

Việt Nam''s meat and byproducts imports are set to surge in 2024, with spending expected to reach about US$1.7 billion.
Việt Nam boosts fruit imports from the US

Việt Nam boosts fruit imports from the US

The import of fruits and vegetables from several markets, particularly the US, to Việt Nam surged significantly in the first 10 months of 2024.
Việt Nam increases ore and mineral imports

Việt Nam increases ore and mineral imports

Australia and Brazil were Việt Nam''s two largest markets for importing ore and minerals in the first 10 months of 2024, with 9.75 million tonnes and 5.96 million tonnes, respectively.
Car imports increase 37.5 per cent in 10 months

Car imports increase 37.5 per cent in 10 months

Việt Nam imported 142,794 completely built units (CBUs) in the first 10 months of this year, an increase of 37.5 per cent over the same period last year, according to data from the General Department of Customs.
General Department of Customs warns of tax evasion schemes in steel imports

General Department of Customs warns of tax evasion schemes in steel imports

The General Department of Customs issued directives to provincial and municipal customs departments, highlighting specific issues related to steel imports.
Pharmaceutical imports surge in first nine months

Pharmaceutical imports surge in first nine months

Over the first nine months of 2024, pharmaceutical imports totalled nearly US$3.15 billion, a 24.2 per cent increase year-on-year. 
HRC steel imports surge despite anti-dumping investigation

HRC steel imports surge despite anti-dumping investigation

Hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel imports are pouring into Việt Nam despite an ongoing anti-dumping investigation.