Vietnam Agribusiness Limited (VAL), a joint venture between Bunge and Wilmar International, has inaugurated its second soybean oil crushing line at Phu My 1 Industrial Park in southern Vietnam, strengthening domestic supply security for the livestock feed and food industries.
The new production line, officially commissioned on December 10, adds 4000 tons per day of processing capacity, lifting VAL’s total crushing capacity to 7800 tons per day when combined with Line 1, which has been in operation since 2011.
Built with an investment exceeding USD 100 million, Line 2 is fully automated, covering cleaning, dehulling, flaking and extraction stages. The system integrates advanced sensors and near-infrared (NIR) technology to continuously monitor product quality.
One of Southeast Asia’s largest soybean crushing complexes
The VAL complex spans 11.2 hectares and includes eight silos with a total storage capacity of 120,000 tons, equipped with automated temperature and humidity control systems to maintain raw material quality.
At full operation, the two crushing lines can process up to 2.6 million tons of soybeans per year, producing nearly 2 million tons of soybean meal annually. This output is estimated to cover around 30% of Vietnam’s domestic feed demand, significantly reducing reliance on imported soybean meal.
Domestic production shortens delivery lead times, improves supply reliability for feed manufacturers, and helps retain added value within Vietnam’s livestock value chain.
In addition to meal production, the plant has capacity to produce more than 500,000 tons of crude soybean oil per year, contributing to export activity and strengthening Vietnam’s position among regional soybean oil suppliers.
Supporting feed, livestock and food industries
VAL supplies a range of key products to the feed and vegetable oil sectors, including:
- Degummed soybean oil for edible oil processing and feed applications
- High-protein soybean meal with strong digestibility for livestock
- Soybean hulls as a fibre source for ruminants, particularly dairy cattle
- Lecithin used as a nutritional additive, especially in aquaculture feeds
Strategic logistics and sourcing capabilities
Established in 2008, VAL initially received investment from Bunge, with Wilmar International joining as a strategic shareholder in 2016. The company benefits from integrated logistics infrastructure, including the ability to receive Panamax vessels of up to 100,000 tons, ensuring stable soybean imports from South America and the United States.
Its location and multimodal transport connections allow efficient distribution across Vietnam and regional Asian markets, reinforcing VAL’s role as a strategic oilseed processing and logistics hub.
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