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.
Shipping Sugar from Thailand to Vietnam
We ship sugar from Laem Chabang and Bangkok ports in Thailand to all major Vietnam destination ports. Ocean transit time is approximately 3-5 days via direct or transshipment routes.
Destination Ports in Vietnam
- ⚓Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai)
- ⚓Hai Phong
- ⚓Cai Mep
Shipping Lines Serving Vietnam
Sugar Grades Preferred in Vietnam
Based on our years of exporting to Vietnam, here are the sugar grades and packaging formats most commonly imported:
Top Grades
- • Raw Sugar
- • ICUMSA 45
Common Packaging
- • 50kg bags
- • 1 MT jumbo
- • Bulk
Import Requirements for Vietnam
Importing sugar into Vietnam requires the following documentation. We handle all Thai-side export documentation; you arrange import-side clearance through your customs broker.
- 📋Form D (ASEAN ATIGA certificate)
- 📋Phytosanitary certificate
- 📋Vietnam FSA registration for food products
- 📋Certificate of Origin