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Sao Ta Foods | Vietnam's second largest shrimp processor. Strong in exports to Japan.

2026.03.26

Article summary

Founded in 1996 and based in Soc Trang Province, Sao Ta Foods (Fimex VN) is Vietnam's second-largest shrimp processor. Part of PAN Group, it specializes in exports to Japan and holds the largest share of the Japanese market at 43.8% (as of 2022). Its export destinations are the United States at 33%, Japan at 28%, and Europe at 21%. Sales in 2025 rose 18% year on year, and it is strengthening value-added processing to cope with tariff changes.

This article is based on what we could verify As of August 1, 2026 This article is based on public materials and news reports from Vietnam. Vietnam's tax system, regulations, and administrative divisions change frequently, so information here may have been updated since publication. For actual business decisions, please confirm the latest details with the relevant government authorities or local experts as primary sources.

Sao Ta Foods (Fimex VN) is Vietnam's second-largest shrimp processor, and as part of PAN Group it has built its strength on shrimp exports to Japan. Its share of the Japanese market reached 43.8% (as of 2022), the largest of any Vietnamese company. Its export mix is the United States at 33%, Japan at 28%, and Europe at 21%, and to manage tariff risk in the United States it is deepening its presence in the Japanese, Canadian, Australian, and Korean markets. Sales in 2025 rose 18% year on year. Its strategy is to reduce the impact of tariff changes by strengthening value-added processing.

Company profile

Item	Details
Legal name	Sao Ta Foods
Year founded	1996
Headquarters	Can Tho City (Soc Trang Province was merged into it in July 2025)
Format	Seafood processing (shrimp)
Official website	https://saotafoods.com/

What it means for Japanese companies

For Japanese companies considering entry into Vietnam's shrimp processing sector, Sao Ta Foods is a company to watch as either a competitor or a potential partner. Vietnam expansion for Japanese brands and Vietnam Food E-Commerce is also worth a look.