According to European Commission (EC) data, Vietnam imported over 56,500 tons of poultry (including chicken, duck, and goose) from the European Union (EU) in 2025. This volume positioned Vietnam as the second-largest importer in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines importing over 68,000 tons. In the first month of this year alone, Vietnam's consumption of these EU products led the region, exceeding 5,300 tons.

Mr. Dariusz Goszczyński, a European poultry industry representative, noted a growing interest among businesses in product consumption cooperation. He also serves as the Chairman of the Management Board of the National Poultry Council (Polish Chamber of Commerce).

"Vietnam is a key market for the European poultry industry in Asia," he affirmed at a recent event in Ho Chi Minh City. This event was part of the "European Poultry - From Farm to Fork" campaign.

Mr. Dariusz Goszczyński speaking at a recent event in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: KRD-IG

Among European suppliers, Poland accounted for the largest share of exports to Vietnam, with over 37,300 tons last year. Other significant contributors included France (4,900 tons), Hungary (4,680 tons), Italy (2,750 tons), and the Netherlands (2,170 tons).

Poultry meat imports from Europe to Vietnam experienced a decline during 2021-2022, coinciding with the Covid-19 pandemic, averaging about 30,000 tons annually. However, since 2023, import volumes have nearly doubled.

"Consumption growth reflects high demand, with Vietnamese consumers increasingly trusting European products due to strict production standards," stated Mr. Piotr Harasimowicz, Head of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) in Vietnam.

Mr. Dariusz Goszczyński anticipates continued growth in EU poultry consumption in Vietnam. He specifically expects imports from Poland to reach 45,000 tons annually.

According to Agro Monitor, an agricultural market data company, chicken meat consumption within Vietnam's consumer structure rose from 29% in 2022 to 33% in 2024. Additionally, average chicken and duck egg consumption stands at 198 eggs per person per year, which is below the global average of 250-300 eggs per person annually. This presents a significant opportunity for the livestock industry and poultry product imports to continue their development.

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