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Carrageenan Vietnam Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Plant-Based Deli Slices
HS Code
130239
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Vietnam Carrageenan market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Vietnam are summarized.
  • 86 export partner companies and 17 import partner companies are mapped for Carrageenan in Vietnam.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-16.

Carrageenan Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Vietnam

86 export partner companies are tracked for Carrageenan in Vietnam. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Carrageenan export intelligence in Vietnam, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 130239.
Scatter points are sampled from 75.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Carrageenan in Vietnam

5 sampled Carrageenan transactions in Vietnam include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Carrageenan sampled transaction unit prices by date in Vietnam: 2026-01-12: 16.10 USD / kg, 2025-12-26: 8.42 USD / kg, 2025-12-08: 18.95 USD / kg, 2025-12-08: 11.67 USD / kg, 2025-12-02: 18.95 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-01-12Hig* ******* ************ ******* *********** ******* ***** ****** **** ** **** ********** ******* ***** **** *** ***** ************16.10 USD / kg (Vietnam) (Cambodia)
2025-12-26Foo* ********** *********** ******** ******* ********* **** ** *** *********** ** *** ***** *** ***** ************8.42 USD / kg (Vietnam) (Vietnam)
2025-12-08NPL******************** ******* *********** ******* **** ***** ********* ******** ********** *****18.95 USD / kg (Vietnam) (Vietnam)
2025-12-08NPL******************** ******* *********** ******* ***** ***** ********* ******** ******* **** *****11.67 USD / kg (Vietnam) (Vietnam)
2025-12-02Thi******** ******* *********** ******* **** ***** ********* ******** **************18.95 USD / kg (Vietnam) (Vietnam)

Top Carrageenan Export Suppliers and Companies in Vietnam

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 86 total export partner companies tracked for Carrageenan in Vietnam. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingAnimal ProductionBeverage ManufacturingOthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingOthersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Vietnam Export Partner Coverage
86 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Vietnam export network depth for Carrageenan.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Carrageenan in Vietnam (HS Code 130239)

Analyze 2 years of Carrageenan export volume and value in Vietnam to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202366,301826,889 USD
202275,870897,946 USD

Carrageenan Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Vietnam: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

17 import partner companies are tracked for Carrageenan in Vietnam. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 12.1% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Carrageenan in Vietnam

5 sampled Carrageenan import transactions in Vietnam provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Carrageenan sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Vietnam: 2026-02-26: 16.54 USD / kg, 2026-02-20: 13.50 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 18.90 USD / kg, 2026-01-12: 2.00 USD / kg, 2026-01-10: 10.00 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-26CAR******** **16.54 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-20CAR******** ******13.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-10CAR******** ******18.90 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-12RIC**** *********** ******* ****** ***** ** ********** ******2.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-10Foo* ******** ************ ******* ************ ***** ******** *** ******* *********** ***** *********** **** ************ **** ******** *** *********** ********* *** ****10.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Carrageenan Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Vietnam

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 17 total import partner companies tracked for Carrageenan in Vietnam. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOnline Retail And FulfillmentFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Vietnam Import Partner Coverage
17 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Carrageenan in Vietnam.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Carrageenan in Vietnam (HS Code 130239)

Track 2 years of Carrageenan import volume and value in Vietnam to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20232,278,89731,253,062 USD
20222,913,60637,091,659 USD

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry powder (refined or semi-refined hydrocolloid)
Industry PositionFood Additive Ingredient (hydrocolloid thickener/stabilizer)

Market

Carrageenan (INS 407) and processed Eucheuma seaweed/semi-refined carrageenan (INS 407a) are used in Vietnam as hydrocolloid ingredients for food manufacturing and are regulated as food additives by the Ministry of Health. Vietnam is a net importer for HS 130239 (“mucilages and thickeners, derived from vegetable products”), an HS6 bucket that includes carrageenan and similar thickeners, indicating import-dependent supply for industrial use. Import sourcing for this HS6 line includes regional suppliers (notably China and the Philippines) alongside other exporters. Vietnam also cultivates carrageenan-source seaweeds (e.g., Kappaphycus alvarezii) in parts of the central coast, but trade data suggests domestic supply is small relative to imports for the broader thickener category.
Market RoleNet importer and domestic food-manufacturing input market
Domestic RoleFunctional hydrocolloid ingredient used by food manufacturers as a thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer and emulsifier (depending on formulation and grade).

Specification

Primary VarietyKappa-carrageenan (common commercial type; typically associated with Kappaphycus-derived supply chains)
Secondary Variety
  • Iota-carrageenan
  • Lambda-carrageenan
Physical Attributes
  • Dry hydrocolloid powder requiring moisture-controlled storage to avoid caking and performance drift
  • Functionality depends on grade and application (gelling, thickening, stabilizing/emulsifying roles)
Compositional Metrics
  • Conformance to identification and purity specifications under recognized standards (national standards where available; otherwise Codex/JECFA referenced frameworks per Vietnam’s additive management approach)
Grades
  • Refined carrageenan (INS 407)
  • Processed Eucheuma seaweed / semi-refined carrageenan (INS 407a)
Packaging
  • Industrial bags or fiber drums with moisture-barrier inner liners
  • Lot-coded packaging to support traceability and downstream audits

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Overseas producer (refined carrageenan / PES) → sea freight → Vietnam importer/ingredient distributor → (optional) portioning/repacking/mixing → industrial food manufacturer use
Temperature
  • Typically shipped and stored as a dry ingredient under ambient conditions; avoid heat/moisture exposure that can drive caking and inconsistent hydration
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life and performance are sensitive to humidity ingress, contamination, and poor stock rotation; sealed moisture-barrier packaging and dry warehousing are critical
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access can be blocked if carrageenan/PES is not aligned to Vietnam’s permitted food additive list and maximum use levels under Ministry of Health rules, or if the required product self-declaration/registration documentation is incomplete under Decree 15/2018/ND-CP and Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT.Pre-check intended food category and maximum use level against Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT; prepare a Decree 15-compliant dossier (including current ISO/IEC 17025 test results) and keep product identity/specification aligned to recognized standards (e.g., JECFA/Codex) where national standards are not specified.
Food Safety MediumUse of carrageenan/processed Eucheuma seaweed in infant formula is a sensitive area: JECFA evaluations note it is inadvisable to use these additives in infant formulas, which can trigger buyer restrictions and heightened regulatory scrutiny for infant/young-child applications.Avoid infant-formula applications unless explicitly permitted and supported by compliant technical justification; segregate product specs and labeling for sensitive end-uses and align with customer category requirements.
Climate MediumVietnam seaweed cultivation areas have reported production challenges linked to environmental pollution, climate effects, and seedstock deterioration, which can disrupt local raw-material availability and raise quality variability risks where local seaweed sourcing is used.Diversify sourcing (import + multiple domestic sites where applicable), maintain strict incoming quality tests, and qualify suppliers with documented seedstock and environmental management controls.
Logistics LowWhile carrageenan is a relatively compact, dry ingredient, import-dependent supply chains can face short-term shortages if sea freight is delayed or if inventory buffers are thin.Maintain safety stock for key SKUs, dual-source critical grades, and use moisture-protective packaging and sealed container practices to prevent quality loss in transit.
Sustainability
  • Coastal environmental quality and climate impacts can reduce seaweed farming viability and seedstock performance in Vietnam’s central coastal cultivation areas, potentially tightening local raw-material availability.
  • Supply-chain reliance on imported hydrocolloids increases exposure to upstream environmental disruptions in regional producing countries.
Labor & Social
  • Seaweed farming is a coastal livelihood activity; income volatility and downstream quality penalties can concentrate risk on smallholder producers where cultivation exists.
Standards
  • HACCP
  • ISO 22000
  • FSSC 22000
  • GMP

FAQ

Which Vietnam regulation governs the management and use of food additives relevant to carrageenan?Vietnam’s Ministry of Health Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT regulates the management and use of food additives and references alignment with Codex and JECFA approaches for additive management.
What is a key compliance step before marketing a food additive like carrageenan in Vietnam?Food additives are generally subject to product self-declaration before being marketed under Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, and the dossier typically includes a self-declaration form plus food safety testing results issued within the previous 12 months by a designated or ISO/IEC 17025-compliant laboratory.
Are there special sensitivities for using carrageenan in infant formula applications?Yes. JECFA evaluations note that it is inadvisable to use carrageenan or processed Eucheuma seaweed in infant formulas, so infant/young-child applications can face heightened scrutiny and buyer restrictions even when general food uses are permitted.

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