Vietnam Rapeseed Meal Import Guide 2023-2026

To help global rapeseed meal producers, exporters, bulk agricultural commodity suppliers, exporters, distributors, and international traders efficiently expand into the Vietnamese market, the analyst has released the "Vietnam Rapeseed Meal Import Guide 2023-2026." The guide provides an overview of the Vietnamese rapeseed meal industry, import market, and import company information for the period.

The types of importing companies are diverse, including major agricultural groups, feed processors, regional distributors, traders, and key end buyers. etc. This guide features the top 10 importing companies, including company profiles, contact information, and important information such as import volume, value, price, import resources, and major suppliers for 2023-2026 (including Excel data source).

The publication of the "Vietnam Rapeseed Meal Import Guide 2023-2026" aims to provide agricultural exporters with precise customer acquisition channels, helping them expand into the Vietnamese market more efficiently. It also provides valuable decision-making insights for international trading companies and investment institutions, helping them optimize their regional supply chain strategies. This guide will help suppliers stay abreast of market trends in Vietnam, mitigate potential risks and enhance their international competitiveness.

Industry Overview

Rapeseed meal is commonly used as a partial substitute for soybean meal in animal feed. It is widely incorporated into formulations for swine, aquaculture, and certain ruminants to reduce feed costs and optimize the composition of protein sources.

In Vietnam, rapeseed meal primarily serves the domestic livestock, poultry, and aquaculture feed production sectors, constituting a vital component of plant-based protein feed ingredients.

Driven by the sustained growth of Vietnam's livestock and aquaculture sectors, the demand for protein-rich feed ingredients continues to rise. However, due to the limited scale of domestic rapeseed cultivation and a weak foundation in the rapeseed crushing industry, domestic production of rapeseed meal remains limited; consequently, market supply is predominantly met through imports.

Vietnam is one of the world's major aquaculture and livestock farming countries, and its feed production has continued to grow in recent years, driving a steady increase in demand for plant protein raw materials, including rapeseed meal.

Driven by advancements in feed formulation technology and a heightened corporate focus on cost control, the substitution ratio of rapeseed meal in certain feed formulations has gradually increased, thereby further expanding its market demand.

Against the backdrop of large-scale development of Vietnam's livestock industry, continuous expansion of aquaculture, and stable growth of the feed industry, the market demand for rapeseed meal, as an important source of plant protein, is expected to maintain steady growth.

Import Market Overview

In recent years, rapeseed meal imports continue to expand in Vietnam

According to analysis, Vietnam's livestock and aquaculture sectors have experienced sustained growth in recent years, leading to a rapid expansion in demand for animal feed. Due to limited domestic production of rapeseed meal, market supply is primarily driven by imports.

According to statistics, approximately 14 buyers in Vietnam imported rapeseed meal in 2024, totaling US$ 5.72 million. In 2025, Vietnam's total rapeseed meal imports reached US$ 13.49 million, an increase of 159.1% compared to the same period in 2024.

Canada and China are Vietnam’s Top 2 sources of rapeseed meal imports.

According to analysis, Canada, China and United Arab Emirates were the top three sources of Vietnam’s rapeseed meal imports, accounting for approximately 48.0%, 29.0% and 13.1% of total imports respectively in 2025.

The analyst predicts that, in the short term, Vietnam's imports of rapeseed meal will continue to maintain an upward trend, driven by the sustained expansion of the feed processing industry, the upgrading of the livestock farming value chain, and the optimization of cross-border trade channels.

Overview of Foreign Investment in Vietnam's Rapeseed Meal Industry

Investment Background

With the rapid development of Vietnam's livestock and aquaculture sectors, the scale of its feed industry continues to expand, driving a steadily increasing demand for protein-rich feed ingredients. However, the scale of domestic rapeseed cultivation in Vietnam remains limited. Rapeseed meal and other plant protein raw materials have long relied on imports.

In recent years, the Vietnamese government has consistently worked to reduce the import costs of animal feed raw materials. For example, lower or even zero import tariffs may be imposed on some key feed ingredients to promote the development of the feed industry and enhance the competitiveness of the livestock industry. This also creates a favorable investment environment for foreign-funded enterprises to participate in the trade and processing of these related raw materials.

Investment Advantages

• Political stability and rapid economic development. The Vietnamese government has strong governing capabilities, consistent policies, and a focus on economic development and improving people's livelihoods.
• Relatively low labor costs.
• Strategically located in the eastern part of the Indochina Peninsula, with a 3,260-kilometer coastline and numerous ports, transportation is convenient.
• Relatively relaxed policies and regulations provide foreign investors with comprehensive legal protections and generous preferential policies.
• Vietnam has a high level of openness to the outside world, with 19 free trade agreements signed or in progress. Investors can use platforms such as RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area to explore a broader international market.

Investment Regulations

According to Vietnam's Investment Law and other regulations, the production and processing of animal feed in Vietnam do not fall under sectors restricted or prohibited to foreign investment. Foreign investors can establish wholly foreign-owned enterprises or joint ventures with local companies in accordance with the Investment Law and the Enterprise Law. However, companies must also obtain a feed production license issued by the agricultural authorities.

Guide Highlights:

• Comprehensive Coverage: This directory includes major importers in Vietnam, including large agricultural groups, feed processors, regional distributors, traders, and key end buyers. etc.
• Detailed Information: Including basic information of the TOP10 importers, contact information, import quantity, import value, price, import source and main suppliers.
• Product Focus: With data-driven and market-oriented approach, we focus on key industries and conduct in-depth analysis of Vietnam's import policies, market demand and major sources of imports. Whether you are a foreign trade company, an investment institution, or a practitioner upstream or downstream of the industrial chain, you can quickly find reliable information and practical strategies here.
• Efficient Connectivity: The guide has a clear format and includes Excel data, which facilitates quick screening, group management and batch contact, helping global suppliers to efficiently connect with the Vietnamese market.
• Market Value: The guide includes an overview of Vietnam's rapeseed meal industry, an overview of the import market, and a brief analysis of market demand trends, helping global suppliers seize the Vietnamese market and opportunities.