The conflict in the Middle East directly affected global logistics, extending shipping times by 15-20 days and increasing freight costs by 30-50%, which in turn disrupted imports of feed ingredients and raised manufacturing expenses for feed producers.

Feed prices increased by around 10-14% compared with the beginning of the year. Market participants said prices could rise by as much as 20-25% during 2026 if tensions in the Middle East remained unresolved.

From the beginning of May, several major feed manufacturers simultaneously announced price increases for livestock and poultry feed products.

GreenFeed Co., Ltd. raised prices by 200-300 dong per kg depending on product type, effective from May 2.

Vinafeed Northern Vietnam Co., Ltd. increased prices by 300 dong per kg for concentrated feed, starter pig feed and fish feed, while other feed products rose by 200 dong per kg from May 2.

De Heus Vietnam also adjusted feed prices from May 4. The company raised prices by 300 dong per kg for concentrated feed and piglet feed and increased prices by 200 dong per kg for other livestock and poultry feed products.

Compared with the period before the Middle East conflict intensified, the price of a 25-kg bag of feed increased by approximately 15,000 dong at warehouses, while transportation charges rose from around 25,000 dong to 35,000 dong per shipment.

The increase reflected the cumulative impact of three to four separate price adjustments announced by feed manufacturers.

Since the beginning of 2026, major feed producers adjusted prices twice, with average increases ranging from 400 to 600 dong per kg.

According to preliminary data released by the Vietnam Customs Department, imports of animal feed and feed ingredients reached more than $317.7 million in April 2026, down 15.05% from March and 22.2% from April 2025.

During the first four months of 2026, imports totaled nearly $1.32 billion, declining 15.77% from the corresponding period of 2025.

The United States remained Vietnam's largest supplier of animal feed and feed ingredients during the January-April period, accounting for 21.99% of total imports.

Imports from the United States reached nearly $291 million, up 28.13% year-on-year. In April alone, imports from the market stood at $51.3 million, down 29.14% from March and 12.31% from the same month last year.

Argentina ranked second with a market share of 16.99%. Imports from Argentina totaled more than $224.8 million in the first four months of 2026, plunging 67.07% from a year earlier.

April imports from Argentina fell sharply to $21.63 million, down 67.11% month-on-month and 88.44% year-on-year.

China ranked third among suppliers. Imports from China rose 43.36% from March and 133.55% from April 2025 to $60.54 million in April.

For the first four months of the year, imports from China increased 59.74% year-on-year to $165 million, accounting for 12.47% of total imports.

Several smaller suppliers recorded strong growth despite relatively modest import values. Imports from India rose 123.46% from a year earlier during the January-April period, while imports from Canada increased 489.35%, Spain 104.41%, and Germany 136.04%.

According to preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Customs Department, Vietnam's exports of animal feed and feed ingredients reached $183.65 million in April 2026, rising 10.75% from March and 51.28% from April 2025.

During the first four months of 2026, export turnover totaled $602.28 million, up 55.18% year-on-year.

China remained the largest export market, accounting for 52.27% of total export turnover.

Exports to China reached more than $314.8 million during the January-April period, surging 78.04% from a year earlier.

In April alone, shipments to China totaled $108.81 million, increasing 25.08% from March and 80.1% from April 2025.

Cambodia ranked second with exports valued at $75.18 million in the first four months, up 56.03% year-on-year and accounting for 12.48% of total exports.

April exports to Cambodia reached nearly $20 million, rising 0.38% from March and 39.74% from the same month last year.

Malaysia ranked third. Exports to Malaysia reached $38.74 million during the first four months, increasing 16.67% from a year earlier and accounting for 6.43% of total export turnover.

Exports to the United States totaled $34.68 million during the January-April period, up 10.74% year-on-year and representing 5.76% of total exports.

Overall, exports of animal feed and feed ingredients increased to most major markets during the first four months of 2026.

Source: Vitic