Vietnam has become the second largest importer of Australian cattle,behind Indonesia, according to BeefCentral.com, a free news website andmarket intelligence service dedicated to the Australian beef industry.
Thewebsite said that from June 2013 to April 2014, Vietnam imported112,982 heads of cattle. Last year, the country ranked 11th, importing8,900 heads of cattle.
Meanwhile, Research Assistant TessMarslen revealed in futuredirections.org.au, that demand for importedbeef has increased exponentially in Vietnam due to the expansion of theVietnamese middle class.
Marslen also said that the growingnumber of supermarkets and the development of meat-oriented chainrestaurants have created a huge opportunity for Australia in thelive-beef export market. Live buffalo exports to Vietnam are alsoflourishing.
The research assistant also said Vietnameseimporters are currently investing in infrastructure to support theinflux of Australian cattle, which are considered to be superior inquality.
Nguyen Dang Vang, president of the Vietnam HusbandryAssociation told local media that the increasing import of Australianbeef was because beef providers in Laos and Cambodia did not have enoughfor exports.
In addition, Australian beef has also received better and more convenient procedures when exporting to Vietnam.
Vangsaid there were 72,000 Australian heads of cattle imported since thebeginning of this year, predicting it would reach 150,000 by theyear-end.
Australian beef is sold in the supermarkets of big cities in Vietnam.-VNA
Thewebsite said that from June 2013 to April 2014, Vietnam imported112,982 heads of cattle. Last year, the country ranked 11th, importing8,900 heads of cattle.
Meanwhile, Research Assistant TessMarslen revealed in futuredirections.org.au, that demand for importedbeef has increased exponentially in Vietnam due to the expansion of theVietnamese middle class.
Marslen also said that the growingnumber of supermarkets and the development of meat-oriented chainrestaurants have created a huge opportunity for Australia in thelive-beef export market. Live buffalo exports to Vietnam are alsoflourishing.
The research assistant also said Vietnameseimporters are currently investing in infrastructure to support theinflux of Australian cattle, which are considered to be superior inquality.
Nguyen Dang Vang, president of the Vietnam HusbandryAssociation told local media that the increasing import of Australianbeef was because beef providers in Laos and Cambodia did not have enoughfor exports.
In addition, Australian beef has also received better and more convenient procedures when exporting to Vietnam.
Vangsaid there were 72,000 Australian heads of cattle imported since thebeginning of this year, predicting it would reach 150,000 by theyear-end.
Australian beef is sold in the supermarkets of big cities in Vietnam.-VNA
