Trade & Export Markets
USSEC Celebrates 30 Years of Partnership with Vietnam
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) marked three decades of collaboration with
Vietnam—highlighting a long-standing partnership that has supported reliable U.S. soy supply,
technical training, and market development in feed, aquaculture, and food applications. The milestone
underscores how consistent engagement and shared quality standards can help a fast-growing market
meet nutrition and manufacturing goals.
What the partnership focuses on
- Supply reliability: Coordinated work on logistics, quality management, and documentation to align U.S. origin specifications with buyer needs.
- Feed & livestock: Technical programs on ration formulation, meal quality, and storage/handling to support efficient animal nutrition.
- Aquaculture: Collaboration with feed mills and producers on best practices for fish and shrimp diets incorporating soy-based ingredients.
- Food uses: Knowledge sharing on soy ingredients for tofu, beverages, bakery, snacks, and fortified products.
- Capacity building: Trainings, seminars, plant visits, and data exchange that connect buyers with U.S. exporters and technical experts.
Why it matters
- Growth & modernization: Vietnam’s evolving agri-food sector benefits from steady raw material quality and technical know-how.
- Shared standards: Common quality and sustainability expectations reduce frictions along the chain and improve product consistency.
- Resilient trade: Long-term relationships help buyers and sellers navigate price cycles, freight shifts, and policy changes.
Signals to watch
- Crush & consumption trends: Local protein demand and feed production trajectories.
- Logistics & costs: Ocean freight, container availability, and port operations.
- Quality specs: Protein, moisture, and handling standards that influence procurement decisions.
Editor’s note & disclaimer
This article is an independent, plain-language summary intended for general information. It does not reproduce proprietary text from USSEC or Vietnamese institutions. For official details, consult USSEC releases and partner communications.