In the first 8 months of 2024, Vietnam has seen a significant increase in its meat imports, with a 20.3% surge year-on-year, leading to a trade deficit of approximately 970 million USD. The country imports a variety of meat products and by-products from 37 countries, with India, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Canada, the US, Spain, and Poland being the main suppliers. The low prices of these imported products, especially pork and poultry, are causing concerns about quality and safety, as well as potentially undermining local production and increasing the risk of disease spread.