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Issue Date: 30 July 2013
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Harry Hoan Tran, CFA 3 Plastic Packaging from Major Beverage Players 15
Senior Analyst
harry.tran@stoxplus.com 3.1 Overall market analysis of Soft-Drinks Market 16
+75 1597 1532
3.2 Summary of Major Players 17
Trang Truong
Senior Manager 3.2.1 Tan Hiep Phat 18 20
Institutional Data Clients
trang.truong@stoxplus.com 3.2.2 PepsiCo (Vietnam) 21 23
+84 98 342 2985
3.2.3 Coca Cola (Vietnam) 24 25
Duy Nguyen
3.2.4 Universal Robina Corporation (Vietnam) 26 27
Associate
Research Division
3.2.5 Nestle (Vietnam) 28 29
Duy.nguyen@stoxplus.com
+84 90 326 2010
3.2.6 Vinamilk 30 32
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Part 1: Analysis of the Vietnam Plastic Container Market
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Part 1: Analysis of the Vietnam Plastic Container Market
Plastic packaging market is estimated at US$2.4bn in 2012. Two segments enjoying a high growth are flexible
packaging (mainly for foods) and PET plastic containers (mainly for beverages)
Figure 2: Major Players in Flexible Packaging Segment Source: StoxPlus, Vietnam Plastic Association
Kim Cuong
2.33%
Others
[3] Plastic bottles in Vietnam were almost imported before 2000 and the pioneer in this sector
Tan Tien
Rang Dong 18.25% 17.49% is Ngoc Nghia and Bao Van with their first plants established in early 2000. PET bottle
3.50% Thanh Phu
8.75% manufacturing are now mainly dominated by local companies including Bao Van Plastics
Saplastic JSC and Ngoc Nghia Plastics whose combined market share up to 80%, as claimed by
4.55%
company management. Total plastic revenue of Ngoc Nghia for 2012 at US$84.5mn their
30% market share would imply a total market size of US$282mn in 2012 (for independent
Liksin
Saigon 7.00% Huktamaki manufacturers only).
Trapaco 7.81%
4.78% [4] PE and PP containers are mainly for agricultural products such as rice, sugar and coffee;
JS 5.25% Tin Thanh and chemical (fertilizers) etc. This market is significantly large because there are more
Ngai mee 7.35% than 1.5 billion plastic sacks per year for this sector, according to VPA.
Tong Yuan
7.11%
5.83%
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Part 1: Analysis of the Vietnam Plastic Container Market
Plastic packaging is the largest sector within plastic industry in Vietnam and it has been increasing in recent years
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Part 1: Analysis of the Vietnam Plastic Container Market
Export of Plastic Products and Materials from Vietnam amounting to about US$2bn in 2012
Figure 7: Export of plastic products and materials from Vietnam Figure 9: Plastic Products Export by Vietnam
USDmn
Plastic materials (PE, PET, PVC etc) 239 397 66% 1500
Total 1,594 1,982 24% 1,049.0
930.0
1000 750.0 808.0
485
Main export items are finished products and the plastic material export is very small 500 336
because the Vietnam petro-chemical has not yet developed.
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Pre-forms are included in this category. Major exporters are Ngoc Nghia
(US$22.5mn in 2012) and Bao Van.
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Part 2: Regulations on Disposal and Recycling of Plastic Containers in
Vietnam
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Part 2: Regulations on Disposal and Recycling of Plastic Containers in Vietnam
Taxation regulations on plastic products are ambiguous causing many confusions for plastic manufacturers
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Part 2: Regulations on Disposal and Recycling of Plastic Containers in Vietnam
About 20% of plastic wastes in HCMC are buried at landfills. Waste collection system in Vietnam has not yet been well
established
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Part 3: Soft-Drink and Major Players
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Part 3: Soft-Drink and Major Players
Overall market analysis: RTD tea is currently the highest growing segment due to its healthy and wellness
characteristics
Market sizing
Figure 14: Soft drink market sizing and segmentation, 2011
Total soft drink market in Vietnam is estimated at US$1.7bn by 2011 end by
Off-trade On-trade Total Value
Euromonitor International. In which, on-trade market (hotels, bars, restaurants etc)
and off-trade market (off licenses such as supermarkets, corner shops etc) accounting 1,000 877
for 55% (US$929mn) and 45% (US$776mn), respectively. 900
800
Segmentation 700
US$mn
600
500 426
The highest value segment is RTD tea amounting to US$877mn in 2011 which is
400
dominating by THP (Green Tea) and URC (C2). 300 213
200 93 56
The second largest segment is carbonated drinks amounting to US$426mn and in 100 5 1 33
which Coca-Cola and PepsiCo accounting for about 80% total market share. -
The third largest is bottled water market with 3 biggest players: PepsiCo (Aquafina),
La Vie and Coca-Cola Vietnam (Dasani) which is about US$213mn total market size.
Growth rate
For off-trade market, it historically achieved a growth rate of 25.8% for the 5 year
period 2006-2011. RTD tea is the highest growth segment with annual rate of 58.4%
for the same period.
Competition dynamics Figure 15: Breakdown of Off-trade soft drinks, 2011 and growth
Before 2005, soft drinks in Vietnam comprised mostly of carbonates, international Off-trade 2011-2006 CAGR
manufacturers such as PepsiCo Vietnam and Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam
dominated due to their financial strength and global expertise. In 2006, Tan Hiep Phat 900 774 70.0%
800 Masan Consumer 60.0%
introduced Zero Green Degree Tea and since then, this product has totally changed 58.4%
700 has recently tapped 50.0%
the competition landscape of soft drinks in Vietnam. In 2009, THP has officially 600 on this segment
US$mn
surpassed the two foreign giants and obtained the largest market share in soft drinks 500 390 40.0%
25.8%
400 30.0%
in Vietnam. 218
300 21.2% 21.9% 20.0%
In 2011, URC has overtook Coca-Colas position to become the third ranked player 200 15.3%
59 12.0% 10.3%70 32 10.0%
100 5 1 6.2%
with highest sales volume share from its brand namely C2 Cool & Clean products. - 0.0%
The high growth of RTD tea by THP thanks to the health and wellness trend and their
aggressive marketing. With improving living conditions, better access of information
and with increasing number of people suffering from diabetes and over-weights,
Nutrition intake became an important factor for consumers decision. Vinamilk, the
largest milk player, also tapped on this market by introducing its artichoke RTD tea,
Coca-Cola with Real Leaf (2011) and most recently in 13 June 2013, Masan
Consumers launched a RTD tea in summer season in Hanoi.
Source: StoxPlus, Euromonitor International
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3.1 Tan Hiep Phat Group 1. Dr. Thanh Established in 1994, Tan Hiep Phat Groups main business is the manufacturing and distribution
2. Zero Degree Green Tea of RTD tea, sports and energy drinks, fruit/vegetable juice, bottled water and beer. Zero Degree
3. Number 1 Green Tea and Number 1 are among the most popular non-alcoholic brands of the company,
being the leading brand in RTD tea and ranked second in energy drinks in retail volume terms.
3.2 PepsiCo Vietnam 1. Carbonates Entered into Vietnam in February 1994, PepsiCo set up a joint venture with International
2. Aquafina bottled water Beverages Company (IBC) to manufacture and distribute Pepsi-Cola and 7Up products in
3. Energy drinks Vietnam right after the US Embargo to Vietnam was lifted. PepsiCo now has 10 portfolio items in
4. Juices soft drinks. For carbonates only, PepsiCo is the largest player with 41% off-trade market share.
3.3 Entered into Vietnam in Aug 1995, the first joint-venture between Coca Cola and Vietnam Food
Coca-Cola Vietnam Im-export Corporation established at Thuong Tin dist., Hanoi. In 09/ 1995, the 2nd JV between
1. Carbonated Cokes
Coca Cola and Chuong Duong also was built in Binh Duong. In 01/1998, the 3rd Plant Non Nuoc
2. Dasani bottled water
in Da Nang established. In 10/1998, three joint ventures was merged into one. Currently, Coca
3. Energy drinks
Cola has 10 brands in Vietnam namely Coca - Cola, Coke Light, Sprite, Fanta, Real Leaf, Minute
4. Juices
Maid Nutriboost, Minute Maid Teppy, Schweppes, Samurai and Dasani. In carbonates, Coca Cola
holds 33% off-trade market share.
3.4 Universal Robina Universal Robina Corporation (Vietnam) was set up in 2003 in VSIP, Binh Duong province. URC
(Vietnam) currently has 2 factories in Binh Duong and Ha Noi. It portfolio in Vietnam includes:
1. C2
Confectionary: CreamO, Magic, Dynamite; Snack: Funbite, Piattos; and RTD Tea: C2, Red
2. Red Dragon
Dragon. Its most well-known brand is C2. This RTD tea brand only ranked after THPs RTD
brands.
3.5 Nestle Vietnam Nestle Vietnam engages in various products including: Confectionary: KitKat; Cereals/Nutrition
1. La Vie foods: Milo, KoKo Krunch; Coffee: NesCafe; Mineral water: La Vie; and Dressings, Sauces:
2. Maggi Maggi. Its most well-known products in Vietnam are La Vie and Maggi which are both using PET
bottles.
3.6 Vinamilk The leading the dairy industry in Vietnam with more than 40% market shares and a production
capacity far beyond that of other competitors. Vinamilk dominates some segments such as
1. Vfresh
condensed milk (85% market shares) and yogurt (90% market shares). Vinamilk recently
introduced various soft drinks under Vfresh brand including Soy bean, ICY water and many other.
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Tan Hiep Phat It is their strategy to self-serving their bottling and packaging demand
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PET bottles at PepsiCo (Vietnam) will be increasing but it seems that they tend to self-serving
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Universal Robina Corporation (Vietnam) Key Notes from meeting with URC (Vietnam)
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Part 4: Packed Foods and Major Players
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Part 4: Packed Foods and Major Players
4.1 Tuong An Oil JSC Tuong An is the second largest manufacturer of edible oils and fats in Vietnam. It also
involves in instant packaged foods such as instant noodles and porridge. In packed foods,
1. Tuong An
Tuong An holds 4% value share and ranked the 7th.
4.4 Masan Consumer Masan Consumer provides a wide range of packed food products including Fish sauce,
1. Fish Sauce Soya Source, Chili Source, Instant Noodles, Coffee and Instant Cereal. Fish Sauce and
2. Soya Sauce
Soy Sauce of Masan Consumer each dominates 80% total market share while Chilli Sauce
3. Chilli Sauce
holds 40% total market share in Vietnam. Most recently, it diversified into bottled water by
4. Vinh Hao bottled water
acquisition of Vinh Hao Mineral Water JSC.
4.5 Unilever Vietnam Unilever Vietnam is the largest player in personal and home care products. It also engages
in food businesses with well branded names such as Knorr (dressings), Lipton Tea (hot and
1. Knorr
RTD tea) and Wall (ice cream). Total revenue of Unilever in Vietnam is about US$1bn.
2. Lipton IceTea
They have demand for PET bottles in Sunlight - a brand of home care. For Lipton tea, it
needs PET bottles but currently this brand is manufactured by PepsiCo under their joint
venture cooperation.
4.6 Miko Foods JSC Mikofood is established by the same owners of Micoem. While Micoem has been produced
instant noodles in Vietnam in the past 20 years (its well known brands for instant noodles
1. Ong Tay Fish Sauce include Micoem, Cung Dinh, etc.), Mikofood is established to operate in sauces, dressing
and condiments sector. So far Mikofood has had only one brand in sauces, namely Ong
Tay fish sauce.
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Cai Lan Oils and Fats Industries Company (CALOFIC) is a joint venture Brand Type Sales Volume Average Price
between Vietnam Vegetable Oils Industry Corporation (Vocarimex - under tons/year '000/litre
Ministry of Industry and Trade) and Wilmar Group, Singapore. 1 Neptune Edible Oil 95,000 42
2 Simply Edible Oil 77,500 45
Vietnam Vegetable Oils Industry Corporation (VOCARIMEX) is a state-owned
3 Meizan Edible Oil 30,000 38
company, a leading company in processing and trading vegetable oils, aromas
and cosmetics in Vietnam. VOCARIMEX has 4 subsidiary units including: 4 Cai Lan Edible Oil 40,000 30
Tuong An Vegetable Oil Joint Stock Company, Tan Binh Vegetable Oil Joint 5 Kiddy Edible Oil 2,000 147
Stock Company, Vegetable Oil Extraction Joint Stock Company (VOE) and 6 Olivoila Edible Oil 100,000 252
Vegetable Oil Trading Joint Stock Company (VOT) as well as 4 associated
companies Golden Hope - Nha Be Edible Oil Co. Ltd, Cai Lan Oils & Fats
Industries Co. Ltd, LG VINA Cosmetic Co. Ltd and Vegetable Oil Packing Joint
Stock Company.
80%
tons/day
1 Ha Long, Quang Ninh prov. 2 500 420 60% Others
2 HCMC 2 800 330 22% 23% 23%
22% 21%
2 800 330 40% Tuong An JSC
2 HCMC
20% Calofic
33% 34% 35% 36% 37%
Total capacity is 2100 tons per day, in equivalent to 700,000 tons per year.
0%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Cai Lan Oils & Fats Industries Company Ltd (Calofic) Key Meeting Notes
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Part 5: Analysis of Major Plastic Container Companies
2012 Plastic
No Company Business model Key notes
Sales (US$mn)
5.1 Ngoc Nghia Industrial- Service-Trading PET plastic products (pre- 82.5 Ngoc Nghia JSC is a group of businesses in plastic packaging and food
JSC forms, bottles, and caps) . manufacturing.
Food businesses (sauces
and confectioneries) For plastic business, Ngoc Nghia is one of the leading PET bottle
manufacturers in Vietnam with an market share of about 30-35% for major
players in carbonated drinks such as PepsiCo, in edible oils & fats such as
Calofic and in bottled water such as Vinh Hao.
5.2 Visy Packaging Vietnam Ltd PET preforms and bottles 6.0 Established in 1998 and in April 2009, it won major supply contracts in
Vietnam with a bottled water company (La Vie a brand of Nestle) and a
major edible oil manufacturer (Neptune and Meizan brands of Calofic - a
joint venture between Vocarimex and Winmar (a Singapore Edible Oil
Manufacture). Currently, its plant at Binh Duong almost all operating at
100% capacity for these two major customers.
5.3 Dynaplast Packaging Vietnam Ltd Rigid PET containers 19.0 Established in 1959, PT Dynaplast Tbk. is the leading manufacturer of
high quality rigid plastic packaging in Indonesia catering to a diverse mix of
companies and industries. Dynaplast Packaging (Vietnam) Co., Ltd is one
of 14 production centers of Dynaplast PT Dynaplast Tbk in Indonesia,
Thailand and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Dynaplast has only one factory in Binh
Duong
5.4 Duy Tan Plastic Ltd PET pre-forms and bottles 100.0 Duy Tan is one of the leading local plastic company (a 100% private-
Other plastic container owned company), having one parent company and two subsidiaries, with 3
factories (1 in HCMC and 2 in Long An province).
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Service - Trading JSC
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Main Product Categories (Group level) Parent & Subsidiary Companies of Ngoc Nghia Group
Charter capital
1 PET Containers PET bottles; PET preforms and PET caps
# Subsidiary Business model % owned (VNDbn)
Sauces made by Hong Phu Foods JSC with major brands: 1 Ngoc Nghia Plastics PET bottles Parent co. 522.5
2 Foods
Kabin and Thai Long 2 VinaPET JSC PET bottles 99.00% 23.62
Made by Dong A Foods JSC with brand: Deli Food. Major 3 INTERPET JSC PET pre-forms & bottles 98.00% 80.00
3 Confectionery product categories are chocolates, cakes, Cookies and
4 Global Cap JSC Caps & closures 98.00% 30.00
candy/sweets.
5 Dong A Foods JSC Confectionery 95.05% 55.00
6 Hong Phu Foods JSC Sauces 90.00% 90.00
Key notes: Ngoc Nghia is currently the largest PET bottle manufacturer in Vietnam. Comparing to its direct competitor, the size of Ngoc Nghia is almost double of Bao
Van Plastic JSC. Total plastic revenue of Ngoc Nghia in 2011 is a VND1714bn (US$85mn) while that of Bao Van is about US$40mn. The Company claims that they
have currently more than 1000 customer portfolio in beverage (mostly soft drinks), foods (mostly Oils & Fats, Seasonings & Dressings) and pesticides. Ngoc Nghias
largest customers are PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. It is released that 10% of total production volume by PepsiCo are bottled via integrated bottling system with Ngoc
Nghia.
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Source: The Companys Annual Report 2012, Interviews with companys May 2012: Global Cap JSC, 99.4% owned by Ngoc Nghia,established with charter
representative, Trade sources, Assocation sources capital of VND30bn and then increased to VND99bn in mid 2013.
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VND billions
1,838.0 1,873.0 28% 28%
81.5 2000 24% 25%
1,000.0 1500 1,203.3 20%
1,714.7 1,732.6 503.9
1000 370.0 15%
- 500 48.6 41.7 10%
500.0 1,121.8
0 5%
- 749.9 -500 0%
520.0 Actual (110.5)
Actual Actual (27.1)
Forecast Forecast Forecast
-
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Main revenue sources of Ngoc Nghia are still plastic PET. Investments in food
The company is forecasted to continue making loss in 2013 due to losses from food
businesses started from mid 2009 and it generated revenues from 2010 and
businesses. As per our interview, the company will not make investment in new
enjoyed a moderate growth rate but still in large loss-making positions.
factories by 2015 but rather increase the capacity utilisation from existing facilities.
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Part 5.2: Dynaplast Packaging Vietnam Co., Ltd
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Part 5.2: Dynaplast Packaging Vietnam Co., Ltd
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Part 5.3: VisyPak Packaging (Vietnam) Ltd
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Part 5.3: VisyPak Packaging (Vietnam) Ltd
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Part 5.4: Duy Tan Plastic Corporation
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Part 6: Appendices
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Part 6: Appendices
SOFT DRINKS: BREAKDOWN BY SALES VALUE, 2011 SOFT DRINKS: BREAKDOWN BY SALES VOLUME, 2011
No Product Type Off-trade On-trade Total Value No Product Type Off-trade On-trade Total Value
US$mn US$mn US$mn million litres million litres million litres
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Appendix 2: Soft Drink Brands: Sales Volume and Market Shares, 2008-2011
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