Vietnam Sugar Market Overview
Vietnam imports significant quantities of sugar both for direct consumption and for its growing food processing industry. Domestic sugar production has declined due to high production costs vs Thailand, making Vietnam increasingly reliant on imports. ASEAN ATIGA tariffs benefit Thai exporters significantly. Ho Chi Minh City is the primary entry point for containerized shipments.
Thailand exports 300,000-600,000 MT of sugar to Vietnam annually, primarily under ASEAN preferential terms.
Export-Ready Sugar Products for Vietnam
We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to Vietnam. Buyers typically select from the grades below based on application — refining, industrial food manufacturing, retail distribution, or private label.
Refined White Sugar
ICUMSA 45 — premium refined grade for food, beverage, and retail.
Raw Cane Sugar
ICUMSA 600-1200 for refinery feedstock and industrial applications.
Organic Cane Sugar
USDA / EU / JAS certified — non-GMO, Thai-grown cane.
Brown Sugar
Natural brown sugar in light and dark varieties.
Liquid Sugar
Ready-to-use liquid sugar for beverage and food manufacturing.
Powdered Sugar
Ultra-fine icing sugar for confectionery and bakery.
Logistics & Export Handling to Vietnam
Shipments depart from Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port in Thailand. Export logistics are arranged based on destination port and shipment schedule, with standard Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CNF available.
Destination Ports in Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai)
- Hai Phong
- Cai Mep
Shipping Lines Serving Vietnam
Packaging for Vietnam Buyers
- 50kg bags
- 1 MT jumbo
- Bulk
Import Documentation for Vietnam
We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in Vietnam handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by Vietnam authorities:
- 1Form D (ASEAN ATIGA certificate)
- 2Phytosanitary certificate
- 3Vietnam FSA registration for food products
- 4Certificate of Origin
Why Source Thai Sugar for Vietnam?
Strong cane supply base
Thailand is a top global sugar exporter with a deep supply of Thai-grown cane across the Isaan and Central regions.
Large-scale production
Combined 4,340 tons/day capacity across 9 facilities — sized for containers and vessel parcels alike.
Export-experienced handling
Documentation, inspection, port handling, and shipping-line relationships built over 20+ years of export to 50+ countries.
Packaging flexibility
50kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk vessel, and private-label retail — all supported from a single supplier.
Consistent bulk supply
Year-round availability with 300-day operating windows across our production network.
ASEAN / FTA advantages
Where applicable, preferential Certificate of Origin forms reduce duty exposure for qualifying importers.
Why Buyers in Vietnam Choose Kanthararom Sugar
- Thailand-based supplier and exporter with a registered manufacturing presence in Nakhon Ratchasima — not a reseller or trader.
- Direct access to a large Thai sugarcane network with 8,000+ partner farms across the country's sugarcane belt.
- Support for bulk container and vessel orders to Vietnam — from single-container trial orders to multi-vessel contracts.
- Full export documentation support: B/L, COO, COA, phytosanitary, health certificates, Halal and organic certifications where applicable.
- Responsive export sales handling with 24-hour quotation turnaround on qualified RFQs.