Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionDehydrated vegetable product
Market
Dried sliced red beet (beetroot) in Vietnam is a niche processed-vegetable product marketed mainly as a low-moisture ingredient for tea/herbal uses and broader food applications (e.g., juices, bakery, snacks, natural coloring). Available evidence suggests Vietnam has small-to-medium processors/exporters offering dried beetroot slices, with examples including Goodprice Vietnam and VINAHUGO. Supplier listings indicate bulk and retail-style packaging and ocean-freight export logistics via major ports such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong under common terms like FOB/CIF/CFR. For placing prepackaged dried beetroot products on the Vietnam market, import compliance can hinge on product self-declaration/testing and Vietnamese labeling, and plant quarantine requirements may apply to plant-derived products depending on classification.
Market RoleNiche processor and exporter; domestic ingredient market
Domestic RoleIngredient product used in food and herbal/tea applications (supplier-described)
Market Growth
Specification
Physical Attributes- Deep red-purple color (supplier-described)
- Sliced form for drying and use as ingredient (supplier-described)
Compositional Metrics- Moisture target for dried form is supplier-specified (e.g., ≤10% or 10–13% depending on process/spec)
Grades- Food grade (supplier-described)
Packaging- Bulk PP/PE bags (e.g., 10–15 kg/bag) and cartons (supplier-described)
- Smaller PA/PE retail or ingredient packs (e.g., 0.5–1 kg/bag) (supplier-described)
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Beetroot sourcing → cleaning/peeling → slicing → dehydration (drying) → sorting → packing (bulk/retail packs) → shipment via port logistics
Temperature- Typically shipped and stored as a shelf-stable dried product; protect from heat and moisture to prevent quality loss
Atmosphere Control- Moisture control is critical (moisture-barrier packaging; avoid humid exposure during storage/transport)
Shelf Life- Supplier-declared shelf life commonly ranges roughly 12–24 months depending on packaging and specifications
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket entry can be blocked or delayed if the importer lacks required Vietnam compliance elements for prepackaged processed foods (self-declaration/testing and state inspection steps where applicable), Vietnamese labeling/supplementary labeling, and any plant quarantine/phytosanitary documentation that may apply to plant-derived root products.Confirm HS classification and whether plant quarantine applies; align importer checklist to Decree 15 (self-declaration + ISO 17025-aligned test dossier where applicable) and Decree 43/111 labeling; obtain phytosanitary certificate/permits when required before shipment dispatch.
Food Safety MediumImproper drying or moisture pickup during storage/transport can lead to mold growth and potential mycotoxin risk, which can trigger rejection and regulatory action under Vietnam’s national technical regulations on mycotoxin limits.Use validated dehydration parameters, verify final moisture/specs, implement humidity-controlled storage, and test as needed against applicable QCVN mycotoxin limits for the product category.
Logistics MediumSea freight delays and high-humidity exposure in transit can degrade dried-slice quality (rehydration, clumping, off-odors, mold risk) and increase landed cost uncertainty for bulk shipments.Use moisture-barrier packaging, consider desiccants and container moisture controls, and build schedule buffer for monsoon-season disruption and port delays.
Standards- ISO 22000 (supplier-claimed for dried beetroot products)
- HACCP (supplier-claimed for beetroot products)
FAQ
What are common compliance requirements to sell imported packaged dried beetroot products in Vietnam?For prepackaged processed foods, Vietnam’s Decree 15/2018/ND-CP sets out product self-declaration requirements (where applicable), including a recent food-safety test data sheet from a designated or ISO 17025-compliant lab. In addition, goods circulated in Vietnam must meet Vietnamese labeling rules under Decree 43/2017/ND-CP as amended by Decree 111/2021/ND-CP (including supplementary labels for imports when needed).
Does Vietnam require phytosanitary or plant quarantine documents for beetroot-based imports?Vietnam’s plant quarantine framework covers plant products including roots and tubers (which can include beetroot) under Circular 14/2024/TT-BNNPTNT, and Vietnam’s phytosanitary requirements reported via the IPPC include the use of phytosanitary certificates and, for certain articles, import permits issued by the Plant Protection Department. Whether a specific dried beetroot product needs quarantine steps can depend on how it is classified and handled, so importers typically confirm requirements with the Plant Protection Department and their customs broker.
Which HS heading is commonly used for dried sliced beetroot in trade documentation?Dried vegetables that are whole, cut, sliced, broken, or in powder and not further prepared are generally classified under HS heading 0712. In HS 2017, dried vegetables not otherwise specified commonly fall under subheading 071290, but the exact national 8-digit code should be confirmed with the customs broker based on the product’s exact description and processing.