Vietnam’s frozen pork imports jump 19% in 2025

• ✅ Russia: 48.44% of total import volume
• ✅ Brazil: 30.91% share

Together, these two suppliers accounted for nearly four-fifths of Vietnam’s imported pork supply, highlighting concentrated sourcing patterns.

Domestic market pressures

The surge in pork imports coincided with volatile domestic live hog prices in early 2026. Converted to USD terms, prices ranged from USD 2.65-3.30/kg, creating cost pressures across the domestic supply chain and reinforcing reliance on imported pork to stabilize supply.

Broader meat import context

While pork led growth, Vietnam’s overall meat imports reached 978,300 tons worth USD 2.004 billion in 2025, up 11.6% in volume and 12.2% in value year-on-year.

Imports included poultry, edible offal, and frozen buffalo meat, with India remaining the largest overall supplier.

Limited export capacity

Despite rising imports, Vietnam’s meat exports remained modest. In 2025, exports totaled 22,300 tons worth USD 116.49 million, with Hong Kong as the main destination. Export volumes to Hong Kong, however, fell more than 21% year-on-year, underscoring ongoing challenges in expanding outbound trade.