Vietnam’s meat import market expanded notably in 2025, but frozen pork stood out as the fastest-growing category. According to consolidated data from the Import and Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) and the General Department of Customs, pork imports surged both in volume and value, underscoring the protein’s rising importance in domestic consumption and food processing.
Sharp growth in pork imports
- ✅ Vietnam imported 183,400 tons of frozen pork in 2025, valued at USD 418.54 million.
- ✅ This represented an 18.75% increase in volume and nearly 21% growth in value compared with 2024.
- ✅ The average import price was approximately USD 2273/ton.
Key suppliers
Vietnam’s frozen pork supply relied heavily on two countries:
- ✅ 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.