Frozen Boneless Buffalo Meat to Vietnam at a glance
- Trade agreement
- ASEAN–India AITIGA 2010 (review ongoing); no bilateral FTA [S7]
The Vietnam market for Indian frozen boneless buffalo meat
Vietnam is one of the largest destinations for India's buffalo meat exports: about US$740.7 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share in the official export data.
Vietnam (18.24%) and Malaysia (15.21%) are the top two markets (APEDA FY2024-25). Malaysia accepts only DVS-approved plants and JAKIM-recognised halal certification; recognition lists can change.
Indian community in Vietnam (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 2,700 NRIs.
Frozen Boneless Buffalo Meat specification for Vietnam orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Core temperature at loading | -18 °C or colder (typical) |
| Chemical lean (trimmings) | 65 / 80 / 85 / 90 CL (typical) |
| Packing | Individually poly-wrapped cuts in 20 kg (approx.) master cartons (typical) |
| Slaughter | Halal, under recognised halal-certifier supervision |
| Microbiology | Per destination standard (TPC, E. coli, Salmonella absent in 25 g) (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping frozen boneless buffalo meat to Vietnam
Typical sea transit Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Ho Chi Minh City: 11-16 days. Via Singapore/Port Klang
Supply window: Indian frozen boneless buffalo meat is mainly produced or harvested Two crops/yr; main harvest Apr-Jul and Oct-Dec (ASSUMPTION); Fishing season Aug-May (monsoon ban Jun-Jul both coasts) (ASSUMPTION - statutory ban dates vary by coast). Allow 11-16 days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Vietnam customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' about 18-25 MT in a 20' reefer, 40' HC about 26-28 MT in a 40' HC reefer.
Quoted on CFR, CIF, FOB; CIF Ho Chi Minh City is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Vietnam
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | Cat Lai (Saigon Port); Cai Mep-Thi Vai deep-water port (Ba Ria-Vung Tau, now merged into H | Indian restaurants/HORECA, garment & textile input importers (cotton/yarn/fabric), pharma/API |
| Hanoi | Haiphong (Lach Huyen / Dinh Vu), ~120 km · Noi Bai International (HAN) | Indian HORECA, electronics & engineering inputs, pharma/API |
| Da Nang | Tien Sa Port (Da Nang); Lien Chieu port under development · Da Nang International (DAD) | HORECA & hospitality suppliers, IT/electronics, seafood processing equipment |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Vietnam take?
Typically 11-16 days port-to-port from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Ho Chi Minh City, plus 5–10 days for stuffing, export clearance and destination clearance (estimates).
Does Vietnam have a trade agreement with India?
ASEAN–India AITIGA 2010 (review ongoing); no bilateral FTA [S7] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
How much frozen boneless buffalo meat does Vietnam buy from India?
India's exports of buffalo meat to Vietnam were about US$740.7 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share published in India's official export data. That line includes products other than frozen boneless buffalo meat.
Which HS code applies to frozen boneless buffalo meat from India?
Usually HS 020230. Vietnam applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
Is Indian bovine meat beef?
Indian exports are buffalo meat (carabeef) only; export of cow beef is prohibited under Indian policy.
Which halal certificate do you provide?
Each consignment carries a halal certificate from a body recognised by the importing country - for example Saudi Halal Center-accredited bodies for Saudi Arabia and JAKIM-recognised bodies for Malaysia.
Can you supply bone-in buffalo meat?
Indian policy permits boneless buffalo meat; bone-in product is generally not exportable.
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