Vietnam

Market Overview

Total Population

98M

Muslim Population

100K (0%)

Market Growth (CAGR)

6.5%

GDP (USD)

$430B

Per Capita Halal Spend

$5-15 domestic

Ease of Business Rank

#70

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

Halal Certification Agency Vietnam (HCA Vietnam)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

No mandatory halal legislation; Vietnam's halal strategy 2021–2030 launched under Decision 10/2023/QD-TTg to develop export-oriented halal industry

Import Requirements

No mandatory halal import requirements; exporters to Muslim markets require third-party certification

Labeling Requirements

Voluntary halal labeling for export products

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Seafood (shrimp, pangasius), rice, coffee, cashews, processed food to Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia

Top Halal Imports

Halal ingredients, additives for manufacturing

Government Incentives

National Halal Committee established 2023; government subsidy for halal certification of exporters; VinGroup and state enterprises targeting halal F&B

FDI Rules

100% foreign ownership in manufacturing; strong FDI incentives in industrial zones

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

Low domestically (tiny Muslim population); high export awareness

E-Commerce Adoption

High (Shopee, Lazada) — but halal-specific negligible

Cold Chain Maturity

Moderate-High (export-grade)

Per Capita Halal Spend

$5-15 domestic

Dining Scene

Halal restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi for Muslim tourists and expats; limited

Halal Food Availability

Limited domestically; export production well-certified

Tourism Infrastructure

Limited halal tourism; Ho Chi Minh City has halal dining options for Muslim tourists

Events in Vietnam

Companies in Vietnam

Halal Certifiers in Vietnam

Market Statistics