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Market Overview

Welcome to the introduction to the Vietnamese market anno 2021. Here you will find a brief overview of the economic situation in Vietnam, including a macro-economic overview with the latest economic key figures, a company list of all Danish companies operating in Vietnam, as well as business cases for companies within various sectors. Furthermore, the sector analyses will give you a brief introduction to the different sectors and guide you to market reports with more in-depth information.

Situation Report from the Vietnam Export Market

Find the Situation Report from the Vietnam Export Market here (Only available in Danish)

Macro-economic Overview

Around 150 Danish companies are currently present in the Vietnamese market, and more are on their way. Vietnam presents a dynamic market with high economic growth rates, an estimated growth rate of 6.4% in 2016, and a population of 90 million people, 50% of which are under the age of 30.

A growing middle class and heightened standards of living creates a demand for modern technology, high quality products and services. Simultaneously, Vietnam is a highly attractive production country due to the low costs of labor compared to other Asian countries.

Entering WTO in 2007 has increased foreign trade and global cooperation in Vietnam. Additionally, a free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA) and a free trade agreement within the ASEAN community was concluded in 2015. Furthermore, Vietnam concluded a free trade agreement with 10 other Pacific-rim countries, including Japan and Canada about a Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Both the EVFTA and CPTPP are in the proces of ratification.

These trade agreements will make Vietnam an increasingly attractive market for Danish companies.

To learn more about the free trade agreement between EU and Vietnam, read the EU Delegation in Vietnam’s guideline to help businesses better understand the main outcomes and achievements of the negations here.

Please click here to read our Economic Country Note for more information.