Vietnam’s animal feed imports down 6.9% in the first four months of 2025
During the first four months of 2025, total import value of animal feed and raw materials down 6.9% from the same period in 2024.
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According to preliminary data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in April 2025, the import value of animal feed and raw materials reached nearly USD 408.36 million, an increase of 11% compared to March 2025, but a decrease of 18.1% compared to April 2024.
Overall, during the first four months of 2025, total import turnover of this commodity group exceeded USD 1.57 billion, down 6.9% from the same period in 2024.
Argentina – the largest import market:
- Import value in the first four months: USD 682.78 million.
- A sharp increase of 75.8% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Accounted for 43.5% of Vietnam’s total animal feed import turnover.
- In April 2025 alone: USD 187.21 million, up 40.3% from March 2025 and 29.2% from April 2024.
Brazil – the second largest market:
- Import value in the first four months: USD 233.9 million.
- A slight increase of 1.2% year-on-year.
- Accounted for 14.9% of the total.
- In April 2025: USD 52.15 million, down 19.2% from the previous month but up 46.2% from April 2024.
United States – the third largest market:
- Import value in the first four months: USD 227.06 million.
- A sharp decline of 46.6% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Accounted for 14.5% of the total.
- In April 2025: USD 58.52 million, up 4.6% from March 2025 but down 57.3% compared to April 2024.
Domestic demand remains challenging
Although the total import turnover of animal feed in April showed a slight recovery compared to the previous month, the sharp year-on-year decline indicates that domestic demand continues to be affected by several factors, including high production costs, large inventories, and sluggish consumption.
In May, at the recent conference titled ‘Developing Vietnam’s Poultry Industry in a Sustainable Value Chain’, Nguyễn Thanh Sơn, Chairman of the Vietnam Poultry Association, emphasized that in the face of market fluctuations, the poultry sector needs a long-term strategy focused on sustainability and enhancing competitiveness both domestically and internationally.
