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January 2010
Frozen processed food Vietnam
Trends ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Prospects .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
HEADLINES
• Frozen processed food recorded retail value growth of 20% and retail volume growth of 11% during 2009
• Frozen processed red meat led growth during 2009, with retail value sales increasing by 21%
• Increased raw material and electricity prices caused frozen processed food unit prices to increase during
2009
• Vissan Import Export Corp (VISSAN) led sales during 2008, recording a retail value share of 21%,
followed by Halong Canned Food Stock Corp on 19%
• Frozen processed food has a projected forecast period constant retail value CAGR of 13%
TRENDS
• Since Vietnam joined the WTO in 2007, there has been a major increase in the availability of imported
frozen processed food products in the country. However, inadequate cold storage warehousing and the fact
that some manufacturers imported large volumes of cheap frozen processed food brands has resulted in an
increase in concerns over the quality of such products.
• Retail value growth in 2009 was slightly higher than the review period average, with sales being fuelled by
rising demand for convenient food solutions and the expansion of supermarkets/hypermarkets and
independent stores throughout Vietnam. In addition, the fact that a growing number of households are now
able to afford larger refrigerators is also helping to fuel demand for such products.
• Frozen processed red meat recorded retail value growth of 21% in 2009. This good performance can be
attributed to the widespread popularity of red meat, which is consumed as a main dish with the majority of
meals in Vietnam and a general increase in demand for convenient food solutions as a result of the
increasingly hectic pace of modern urban life.
• Although frozen processed food is still considered to be less healthy than fresh food by many people, it
continues to grow in popularity amongst increasingly busy higher-income urban consumers. In addition,
manufacturers like Vissan are increasingly focusing on educating retailers on how to store and maintain the
quality of frozen processed food in order to increase food safety.
• Average frozen processed food unit prices increased by 8% during 2009 due to rising raw material costs
and general price inflation. However, thus far price rises have had little impact on demand for frozen
processed food.
• Frozen red meat beef balls led growth within frozen processed red meat during 2009. As consumer
disposable incomes increase, beef ball products are becoming increasingly affordable. In addition, frozen
pork meat, including pork balls, pork rolls, and pork sausages also performed well during 2009.
• Despite a slight decline in volume growth, frozen processed poultry recorded a 20% increase in retail value
sales during 2009. Frozen pate is the most popular type of product in this area and is available in most retail
outlets. Pate continues to increase in popularity amongst consumers due to its convenience and ease of
consumption.
• Frozen processed fish/seafood recorded a decline in retail volume and value growth during 2009. Indeed,
with the exception of fillet products, retail value sales declined within all frozen processed fish/seafood
areas. This poor performance can be attributed to rising consumer price sensitivity because of the economic
downturn. In response to the downturn, consumers have reduced expenditure, especially within areas like
frozen processed fish/seafood, where products are relatively expensive. Nonetheless, frozen processed
fish/seafood still has good potential in Vietnam due to rising consumer health awareness.
• Demand for frozen processed vegetables remained extremely limited in Vietnam during 2009 due to the
wide availability of fresh vegetables, not only in traditional outdoor markets but also within
supermarkets/hypermarkets.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
• Vissan retained its leading position within frozen processed food during 2008, recording a retail value share
of 21%. The company’s success can be partly attributed to its establishment of a number of cattle farms and
its investment in increasing the capacity and modernity of its manufacturing plants. In addition, the
company’s strong presence in the south of Vietnam, which is the fishing heartland of the country, and the
fact that it operates a large number of its own retail stores also helps to explain Vissan’s dominance.
• An Giang Fisheries Import Export (Agifish) was the best performing company during 2008, recording a one
percentage point increase in retail value share. Agifish is a leading tra and basa fish processor and the
company’s success can mainly be attributed to its investment in expanding its distribution network and
strengthening its partnership with large supermarkets like Metro Cash & Carry, Big C, and Coop Mart. In
addition, the company has also boosted sales by offering a wide of range of promotional offers.
• Halong Canned Food Stock Corp (Halong Canfoco) recorded a further decline in value share during 2008
due to its lack of investment in developing new innovative products. The fact that the company only
introduced a small number of frozen processed products such as spring rolls and sausages resulted in an
overall decline in consumer awareness of Halong’s brands.
• In addition to focusing on their operations in Vietnam, many leading players such as VISSAN, Halong
Canfoco, and Agifish are also trying to increase their presence abroad. Most producers are investing in
expanding their distribution networks in order to reach out to more consumers and to increase their market
shares. In addition, manufacturers are also looking to launch new products, open their own supermarkets,
and sponsor cooking events and programmes.
• Local producers dominate frozen processed food because such companies have the advantage of having
good relationships with farmers and operate their own farms in order to supply raw materials like red meat,
poultry, and fish/seafood.
• As frozen processed food products require cold storage, they are mainly distributed through modern
channels such as supermarkets/hypermarkets. However, manufacturers are also looking to increase
distribution through the growing number of convenience stores in the country.
PROSPECTS
• Frozen processed food has a projected forecast period retail value CAGR of 13%, with sales being fuelled
by increasing consumer sophistication, especially within cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In
addition, demand will also be boosted by the expansion of producer owned retail outlets into suburban and
rural areas over the coming years.
• Frozen processed poultry will continue to lead retail value and volume growth over the forecast period, with
sales being fuelled by the fact that such products are becoming increasingly affordable amongst middle- and
lower-income consumers. Although frozen processed red meat and fish/seafood will also perform well over
the coming years, retail volume growth will be lower than that recorded over the review period due to the
impact of increasing maturity and rising prices on demand.
• Constant value unit prices are expected to increase during the forecast period due to rising raw material and
transportation costs. The fact that frozen food storage and display areas are costly to run means that rising
fuel and electricity costs will have a significant impact on overall prices. However, producers will look to
keep price increases to a minimum in order to avoid alienating increasingly price sensitive consumers.
• Over the forecast period, manufacturers will try to diversify their product ranges in response to rising
consumer sophistication and increasing demand for healthy, convenient, and affordable food. Marketing
activities will remain limited with the exception of the offering of price promotions in order to attract new
consumers.
SECTOR DATA
Table 1 Sales of Frozen Processed Food by Subsector: Volume 2004-2009
tonnes
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Frozen processed red meat 4,588.1 5,184.5 5,754.8 6,416.6 7,122.4 7,834.7
Frozen processed poultry 426.3 464.7 529.7 611.8 697.5 781.2
Frozen processed fish/ 4,647.1 5,576.5 6,636.0 7,830.5 8,926.8 9,998.0
seafood
Frozen processed - - - - - -
vegetables
Frozen meat substitutes - - - - - -
Frozen processed potatoes - - - - - -
- Oven baked potato chips - - - - - -
- Other oven baked - - - - - -
potato products
- Non-oven frozen - - - - - -
potatoes
Frozen bakery products - - - - - -
Frozen desserts - - - - - -
Frozen ready meals - - - - - -
Frozen pizza - - - - - -
Frozen soup - - - - - -
Frozen noodles - - - - - -
Other frozen processed - - - - - -
food
Frozen processed food 9,661.4 11,225.6 12,920.5 14,858.9 16,746.7 18,613.8
Source: Official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews, Euromonitor International
estimates
VND billion
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Frozen processed red meat 165.7 180.7 202.3 230.7 279.1 336.3
Frozen processed poultry 26.5 28.3 32.9 38.5 46.5 55.8
Frozen processed fish/ 299.3 365.1 449.1 556.9 685.0 822.0
seafood
Frozen processed - - - - - -
vegetables
Frozen meat substitutes - - - - - -
Frozen processed potatoes - - - - - -
- Oven baked potato chips - - - - - -
- Other oven baked - - - - - -
potato products
- Non-oven frozen - - - - - -
potatoes
Frozen bakery products - - - - - -
Frozen desserts - - - - - -
Frozen ready meals - - - - - -
Frozen pizza - - - - - -
Frozen soup - - - - - -
Frozen noodles - - - - - -
Other frozen processed - - - - - -
food
Frozen processed food 491.5 574.1 684.3 826.0 1,010.6 1,214.1
Source: Official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews, Euromonitor International
estimates
% volume growth
Source: Official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research, store checks, trade interviews,
Euromonitor International estimates
Seaproducts Corp
(Seaprodex Vietnam)
Others 8.7 9.5 10.6 12.2 11.2
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Source: Official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research, store checks, trade interviews,
Euromonitor International estimates
tonnes
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Frozen processed red meat 7,834.7 8,539.8 9,351.1 10,286.2 11,366.2 12,616.5
Frozen processed poultry 781.2 859.3 949.5 1,053.9 1,175.2 1,316.2
Frozen processed fish/ 9,998.0 10,897.8 11,933.1 13,126.4 14,570.3 16,318.7
seafood
Frozen processed - - - - - -
vegetables
Frozen meat substitutes - - - - - -
Frozen processed potatoes - - - - - -
- Oven baked potato chips - - - - - -
- Other oven baked - - - - - -
potato products
- Non-oven frozen - - - - - -
potatoes
Frozen bakery products - - - - - -
Frozen desserts - - - - - -
Frozen ready meals - - - - - -
Frozen pizza - - - - - -
Frozen soup - - - - - -
Frozen noodles - - - - - -
Other frozen processed - - - - - -
food
Frozen processed food 18,613.8 20,296.9 22,233.7 24,466.5 27,111.7 30,251.4
Source: Official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews, Euromonitor International
estimates
VND billion
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Frozen processed red meat 336.3 369.9 414.3 466.1 526.7 597.8
Frozen processed poultry 55.8 62.0 70.1 79.5 90.6 104.2
Frozen processed fish/ 822.0 904.2 1,021.7 1,159.7 1,322.0 1,513.7
seafood
Frozen processed - - - - - -
vegetables
Frozen meat substitutes - - - - - -
Frozen processed potatoes - - - - - -
- Oven baked potato chips - - - - - -
- Other oven baked - - - - - -
potato products
- Non-oven frozen - - - - - -
potatoes
Frozen bakery products - - - - - -
Frozen desserts - - - - - -
Frozen ready meals - - - - - -
Frozen pizza - - - - - -
Frozen soup - - - - - -
Frozen noodles - - - - - -
Other frozen processed - - - - - -
food
Frozen processed food 1,214.1 1,336.1 1,506.1 1,705.3 1,939.4 2,215.8
Source: Official statistics, trade associations, trade press, company research, trade interviews, Euromonitor International
estimates
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Frozen Processed Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2009-2014
% volume growth
2013/14 2009-14 CAGR 2009/14 TOTAL
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Frozen Processed Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2009-2014