Viet Nam Milling Assessment
For decades Viet Nam struggled to feed itself but is now the
second-largest exporter of rice after Thailand. In 2007, Viet Nam
sold 4.5 million tons to foreign buyers, but the government's
decision to reduce rice exports by 22% caused countries, such as
the Philippines, to urgently secure supplies.
Viet Nam may has a rice surplus, but inflation, an unusually long
winter, pests and diminishing land for rice cultivation, as well as
increasingly frequent and damaging typhoons, are raising concerns
within the government. Improvements in production such as new rice
varieties, better fertilizers, new farm machinery and a reduction
of post-harvest losses have resulted in increased production
Natural Disasters and Adverse Weather
Viet Nam is located in an area where there are frequent typhoons, and sometimes drought, either of which can result in severe crop damage. Fortunately, those areas which suffer most from typhoons are of minor importance in terms of rice production (i.e. the central region, and part of the northern plain). Some areas in the northern plain also suffer from fog, but the damage from this is negligible if properly managed.
Further information on the milling sector in Vietnam can be found by searching the following webpages:
Website of IRIN - provides humanitarian news and analysis
Website of the FFTC - regional information center in the Asian and Pacific Region
Milling Company Chanh Khang Rice Milling
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Chanh Khang Rice Milling 38-11 Dodclong Street, Tanquy Ward, Tanphu District, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam |
Name: Mr. Phan Thiep Title:Manager Email: ckc@viettel.vn Email: chang_khang@yahoo.com.vn Web: n/a |
Tel: +84 8 3559 0409 Fax: +84 8 6265 8717 |
Summary of Role and Services: n/a |
Milling Company Viet Nam Flour Industry Co
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Viet Nam Flour Industry Co Vinh Loc Industrial Park, Lot 32C/I, Street 2G, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam |
Name: n/a Title: n/a Email: n/a |
Tel: n/a Fax: n/a |
Summary of Role and Services: n/a |
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Mekong Flour Mill Ltd Floor 2, 28 Phung Khac Khoan St Dakao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam |
Name: n/a Title: n/a Email: Mekong@mfml.vnn.vn Web: n/a |
Tel: +84 8 825 7317 Tel: +84 4 825 7318 Fax: +84 8 825 7316 |
Summary of Role and Services: n/a |