More than twenty Russian manufacturers of food – sausages, confectionery products, mineral water and groceries – presented their products to potential buyers from Vietnam. With the Vietnamese side the event was attended by representatives of 12 retailers and more than 50 importers and distributors. The conference was attended by representatives of the Asian e-marketplaces Lazada and Аdayroi.

"Now there is the changing role of Vietnam in the modern world and the Asia-Pacific region due to economic and social processes in the country. Vietnam as well as China, goes to a new development paradigm, the basis of which will be domestic consumption, the rate on the middle class, making the growing Vietnamese market attractive to exporters", — said Mikhail Mamonov, managing Director for international projects REC.

In his opinion, has now developed a favorable environment for the supply to Vietnam of agricultural products and foodstuffs, in particular meat products and fats of vegetable and animal origin. Now the export of Russian food in the Republic has shown significant growth over the first 9 months of 2016, it increased 2.2 times compared to the same period last year and amounted to 23 million dollars. USA.

According to M. Mamonov, a favorable factor for increasing imports of Vietnam has been the entry into force in October 2016, of the agreement on free trade with the EEU.

"It is profitable, first of all, our suppliers of agricultural products and food industry products. The fact that the Vietnamese market of agricultural products and food industry now has a fairly high degree of protection. Now the customs duties on a number of products will significantly decrease or disappear, and our producers and exporters will gain significant competitive advantages", — said managing Director of REC.

According to M. Mamonov, the range of Russian products with the potential in the Vietnamese market is extremely wide. Is poultry, beef, milk, some kinds of vegetables, preserves, jams, separate kinds of confectionery, flour, sunflower seeds, peas, including peas, legumes, confectionery, juices, wines.

Outreach "Russian Gastroweek" – a unique format that includes presentations of Russian companies – manufacturers of food products, b2b-the exchange of contacts and tasting. The first events were held in spring and autumn in China in the cities of Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. In 2017, the REC plans to hold tasting sessions in India, Japan and the Middle East.

JSC "Russian export center" (REC) – state Institute of export support, was established with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation.