Introduction

In this report, Vietbiz will introduce actual M&A deals in the cold chain sector that we are able to introduce. First, we will briefly review the cold chain situation in Vietnam, and then introduce actual deals in the latter half of the page.

 Vietnam’s Cold Chain Market

Compared to other countries in the Southeast Asian region, Vietnam’s cold chain market is immature and has potential for development.

The market value of Vietnam’s cold chain reached approximately $169 million in 2019. It is projected to reach $295 million in 2025 due to growth in seafood processing and consumer demand. (According to Cushman &Wakefiel Report (2022))

Vietnam’s cold chain market will grow primarily due to the following factors

• Increased consumer demand for frozen foods
• Reducing supply chain disruptions caused by the new coronavirus pandemic
• Government support: development of a third port strategy, development of transportation terminals for various goods, and resolution of rail issues to improve industrial prospects

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and countries such as Laos and Cambodia has boosted Vietnam’s role as a major agro-processing and logistics center in the region.

Overview of Cold Chain Facilities in Vietnam

According to the Gosmartlog report (2022), as of September 2021, Vietnam had 48 refrigerated warehouses with a total capacity of over 600,000 pallets. By region, they are as follows.

• South: 36 refrigerated warehouses with a capacity of 526,364 pallets
• North: 11 refrigerated warehouses with a capacity of 54,780 pallets
• Central: 1 refrigerated warehouse with a capacity of 21,000 pallets

The southern part of the country has more refrigerated warehouses than the rest of the country, due to the significant development of fishing and agriculture in the region.

In particular, Long An Province is the most focused on cold storage because of its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City and its close relationship to the Mekong Delta (the largest rice producer). In addition, Long An Province is close to Cat Tri Port and can be directly connected to the airport.

In 2021, 80% of Vietnam’s refrigerated warehouses were highly utilized (utilization rate). In terms of transportation, the country has more than 700 refrigerated vehicles and more than 450 trains carrying containers of refrigerated goods.

Future Prospects for the Vietnamese Cold Chain

Two major points can be made about the future prospects for the cold chain market in Vietnam.

• According to the General Administration of Customs, as of December 2021, Vietnam’s import and export value of fresh fruits, meat, fish and seafood recorded a growth of 17.1% over the same period in 2020. Vietnam is also one of the world’s five largest fruit and vegetable exporters.
  Domestic demand for high-quality products is also increasing rapidly. With increasing demands for food hygiene and safety, companies are beginning to invest resources in new refrigerated warehouses.
• Many foreign companies are also increasingly interested in investing in Vietnam and building cold storage facilities. This is because of a number of optimal factors, such as the advantages of urbanization and modernization, the development of the retail industry in large cities with strong growth, and the country’s export of seafood products with high quality refrigeration requirements.

Introduction of M&A Deals

This chapter will provide an overview of actual projects that Vietbiz can introduce. Pseudonyms will be used for project owners.

Company A Cold Chain Project ①

This cold chain project was built in one major city in southern Vietnam. It was recognized as one of the largest and most modern cold storage facilities in Southeast Asia.

Basic Information

1	year established	September 2003
2	location	southern Vietnam
3	classification	refrigeration
4	Refrigeration temperature	-25～5℃
5	capacity	60,000 Pallets
6	Land use area	2.8 ha
7	land rent	350 – 400 dollers /m2
8	Land Use Period	More than 30 years
9	situation	woking, valid
10	Total initial investment	56.5 million dollars
11	Net sales	170 million
12	Estimated time to sign the contract	Before Chinese New Year
13	Reason for sale	The owner is in financial difficulties.



Company A Cold Chain Project ②

The land belongs to an industrial park in a large city in southern Vietnam, strategically located on a national highway and road traffic axis, adjacent to residential areas, schools and hospitals.

Basic Information

1	location	southern Vietnam
2	land area use	4 ha
3	Land Use Period	for 25 years
4	land rent	250 – 260 dollers/m2
5	total initial investment	Approximately $3.7 million
6	reason for sale	The owner is financial difficulties.



Company B Cold Chain Project ②

The project was developed by a large company in the logistics industry and is expected to be completed within one year of the start of construction. They are currently looking for a suitable location and potential partners.

Basic Information

1	Time to completion (projected)	for 1year
2	total invested capital (forecast)	Approximately $13 million
3	Hope to build a venue	Industrial Zone in Southern Vietnam
4	situation	in planning
5	capacity	10,000 pallet
6	Temperature	Min. -22°C
7	Area (projected)	From 5,000 m2
8	Investment Ratio	At least 50%.
9	Refrigerated products (forecast)	Ice cream, vegetables, meat, processed seafood, nuts, milk and dairy products, health foods, etc.
10	Reason for construction	As part of its expansion in Vietnam, the company plans to build a 60,000-pallet refrigerated warehouse in 2022. So far, the investor has begun construction of a 50,000 pallet refrigerated warehouse and is looking for a good location to invest the remaining 10,000 pallets.



Company C Cold Chain Project

WIND Group is planning to build cold storage warehouses on partners’ land in two provinces in northern Vietnam. The purpose is to collect and distribute agricultural products within Vietnam and between Vietnam and China.

Basic Information

1	Total invested capital (forecast)	2 trillion VND
2	Desired Construction Location	Two major provinces in North Vietnam
3	situation	in planning
4	capacity	in planning
5	temperature	in planning
6	area（forecast）	10,000m2-20,000m2
7	Investment Ratio	Majority or maximum 100%.
8	Refrigerated products（forecast）	Items requiring refrigeration
9	Investor Expectations	・The Vietnamese side will be the operator and will be responsible for the business and management of the cold storage warehouse. ・Foreign investors need only have sufficient financial resources



Conclusion

In this report, we have introduced four projects in the Vietnamese cold chain sector that Vietbiz can actually introduce.
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