Essentials remain resilient amid cost pressures and health-led upgrades
In Vietnam, value sales of staple foods increased in 2025, supported by steady demand for everyday essentials that households are reluctant to cut back on. Producers largely avoided sharp price rises, while the temporary VAT reduction to 8% through end-2026 helped cushion inflation pressure and protect purchasing power. Even so, affordability remained a key concern, encouraging greater promotion hunting, downtrading and growing interest in private label in large retail chains. At the same time, healthier product launches and reformulation gained momentum, signalling selective premiumisation within essentials where consumers see clear benefits. Over the forecast period, demand is expected to remain resilient, alongside tighter attention to product safety and a continued shift in channel share from small local grocers towards e-commerce and modern grocery formats.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Vietnam with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Vietnam, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Vietnam report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Vietnam?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Vietnam?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Vietnam?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Vietnam?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Vietnam
Essentials remain resilient amid cost pressures and health-led upgrades
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Essential nature of staple foods ensure stable demand in 2025
Affordability remains key concern for local consumers
Sustainability trend slowly gains ground in 2025
Forecast period will see continued demand for staple foods
Food safety to see stricter controls in forecast period
Stakeholders increase focus on sustainable development
Acecook leads, focusing on expansion and sustainability
Masan benefits from broad portfolio, while South Korean players gain greater visibility in Vietnam
Shoppers still prefer to frequent local neighbourhood stores
E-commerce and modern grocery channel steal share from small local grocers
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience and gifting keep baked goods demand steady
Cultural lifestyle and product accessibility support stable demand in 2025
Bread drives overall growth, while prices remain favourable
Cultural gifting trend will continue to support stable demand
Better-for-you variants set to expand over forecast period
Manufacturers to invest more in sustainability efforts
Global companies lead through product innovation and investment in local manufacturing facilities
Orion Food benefits from strong investment in marketing and engagement
Small local grocers continues to lead distribution despite regulatory pressure
E-commerce rises though comes under stricter regulations
Breakfast Cereals in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Urban health routines lift breakfast cereals
Demand expands from low base and cross-category interest
Healthy perception of oats supports growth in hot cereals
Rising health awareness to push growth in breakfast cereals
Muesli and granola benefits from health positioning of nuts
Imported products intensify competition
Global companies lead thanks to long-standing history and global brand reputation
Iconic status of Kellog’s brand ensures robust rises for Kellanova
Supermarkets leads distribution through convenience, broad array and access to imported products
E-commerce under heightened government scrutiny, but still posts rapid growth in 2025
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Canned fruit gains new occasions through café culture
Shelf stable fruit remains key driver in 2025
Fruit-based tea attracts rising interest in Vietnam, supporting sales in specific segments
Fresh food alternatives present rising competitive threat
Product origin increasingly scrutinised by consumers
Foodservice channel set to create aspirational demand
Del Monte leads through high brand awareness and trust, while local companies compete through pricing
Halong Canned Food declines in 2025
Small local grocers continues to lead thanks to accessibility and affordability
Online shopping becomes more ingrained in local lifestyles
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-forward options and format innovation support value growth
Local players see dynamic performance thanks to local knowledge
Tofu and derivatives drive overall category growth
Growth set to continue as producers innovate, consumers get busier and infrastructure improves
Tighter controls over food safety
Sustainability concerns accelerate, shaping future development
Long-standing brands continue to lead though face rising competition
Masan expands into category, boosting dynamism and intensifying competition
Small local grocers continues to dominate distribution, while e-commerce rises rapidly
E-commerce benefits from broader offer on third-party platforms
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Vietnam
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Everyday staples underpin growth as branded rice gains traction
Rice sees stable demand thanks to daily consumption
Consumers increasingly opt for branded rice variants
Shift from unbranded to branded products for higher safety and quality assurance
Premiumisation trend set to accelerate
Sustainability-focused products and initiatives will expand with support from both government and manufacturers
Major players in instant noodles lead overall category
Masan enjoys robust rises in 2025
Small local grocers leads retail distribution for rice, pasta and noodles in Vietnam
E-commerce benefits from greater engagement through social commerce
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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