Top 8 Major Chemical Manufacturing Companies in Vietnam

Lam Thao Phosphate Fertilizer and Chemical Joint Stock Company (formerly Lam Thao Phosphate Fertilizer Plant), a pioneer of Vietnam's industrial sector, began its construction on June 8, 1959, in Lam Thao District, Phu Tho Province, the cradle of Vietnam’s ancestors. After three years of construction and equipment installation, with the enthusiastic support of Soviet experts and the collective effort of over 2,000 Vietnamese workers working day and night for 1,000 days, the factory was inaugurated and began production on June 24, 1962.

For over 60 years, Lam Thao Phosphate Fertilizer and Chemical Joint Stock Company has been a steadfast companion to Vietnamese farmers in agricultural production. The company has delivered more than 20 million tons of high-quality, eco-friendly fertilizers to farmlands, contributing to the significant growth of Vietnam’s agricultural industry. Additionally, the company has played a key role in improving production environments and working conditions. Currently, Lam Thao manufactures over 100 types of fertilizer products, including various NPK-S fertilizers, superphosphate, and organic mineral fertilizers. These products are not only trusted by farmers across Vietnam but are also chosen by international markets, including Japan and South Korea, known for their rigorous quality standards.

In its production process, the company selects raw materials with care to ensure high quality and environmental safety. Through thorough research and market analysis, Lam Thao has developed strategies to meet the evolving needs of the market. Over the years, the company has successfully developed new products such as water-soluble and slow-release phosphorus fertilizers, especially phosphorus in NPK-S compound fertilizers, to minimize loss and waste during use. The company has also added essential macro and micro-elements to NPK-S fertilizers to improve soil conditions and adapt to the specific agricultural needs of various regions across the country. Lam Thao has worked with Hanoi University of Agriculture and the Institute of Soil and Fertilizer Science to research and establish balanced fertilization formulas for key crops, and continually adjusts these formulas to respond to changing soil conditions caused by long-term farming. In addition to improving fertilizer quality, Lam Thao has focused on enhancing packaging, design, and packaging standards to increase farmer trust in its products.

Committed to delivering quality fertilizers directly to farmers, Lam Thao has implemented a series of practical measures, including product promotions, public awareness campaigns, and technical training, to educate farmers on the proper use of Lam Thao fertilizers in agricultural production. This also helps farmers avoid counterfeit or substandard fertilizers. The company collaborates with organizations like the Farmers’ Association, Women’s Union, Agricultural Extension Centers, and Plant Protection Centers to implement programs that teach effective and sustainable fertilizer application techniques.

The company operates in the following fields:

• Manufacturing and trading of fertilizers, chemicals, electricity, water, cement, fuel oils.
• Design and construction of industrial facilities; design, fabrication, and installation of chemical production equipment.
• Hotel and restaurant services.
• Other business activities as permitted by law.
• The company’s distribution network spans across Vietnam, with agents in nearly all provinces offering its products.

The growth of Lam Thao Phosphate Fertilizer and Chemical Joint Stock Company is not just reflected in its production capabilities and development projects, but also in the strength of its brand. The company’s logo, featuring “Three Green Palm Leaves,” is a familiar symbol in Vietnam's economy, and the name “Lam Thao Fertilizer” is deeply embedded in the minds of farmers nationwide. The company has had the honor of being visited by President Ho Chi Minh (August 19, 1962), and has been awarded the title of Heroic Unit three times (Labor Hero in 1985, Armed Forces Hero in 1999, and Labor Hero during the Renewal Period in 2000), along with the Ho Chi Minh Order (2005), Independence Medal, Labor Medals, Gold Medal “Farmer’s Friend,” Gold Medal “For the Development of Vietnamese Agriculture,” and many other prestigious awards. Lam Thao Fertilizer is a trusted brand that has earned numerous quality awards over many consecutive years, including the National Famous Brand Award, Vietnam Quality Gold Award, Vietnam Golden Rice Award, Gold Medal “Farmer’s Friend,” Golden Globe Award, and the Gold Cup for Strong Brands and Sustainable Development.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: Phuong Lai Area, Lam Thao Town, Lam Thao District, Phu Tho Province

Phone: 021 0382 5139 & 021 0382 5140

Fax: 0210.3825 126 - 0210.3825 125

Website: supelamthao.vn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Supelamthao246/

Lam Thao Chemical Joint Stock Company was originally established as the Chemical Company under the Ministry of Commerce in 1958. It underwent privatization and became a joint-stock company in accordance with Decision No. 0858/2004/QD-BTM issued by the Minister of Commerce on June 28, 2004.

Main product groups of the company include:

• Industrial chemicals serving industries such as paper production, building materials, handicrafts for export, detergent production, fertilizer manufacturing, animal feed, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, textiles, and more.
• Food and pharmaceutical chemicals used in the production of beverages, food processing, medicinal products, and pharmaceuticals.
• Various industrial solvents and pharmaceutical solvents.
• Polymer resins, monomers, and plastic industry additives.
• Ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and alloys.
• Warehouse and office space leasing services.

Currently, the company engages with over 400 domestic customers and more than 50 international partners across Asia, Europe, and America. It owns a warehouse area of 10,000 m² on a 50,000 m² plot of land and operates offices in Hanoi. The company is ready to cooperate, form joint ventures, and collaborate with both domestic and international organizations for investment, production, and agency distribution.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 135 Nguyen Van Cu, Long Bien, Hanoi

Phone: 0935 612 866

Fax: (84-4) 38271764

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://chemco.com.vn/

Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company is one of the leading manufacturers of basic inorganic chemicals in Vietnam and is a subsidiary of the Vietnam Chemicals Group. The company’s history spans several stages. After April 30, 1975, through the efforts of the leadership and relevant departments, the company was officially founded on July 21, 1976, under Decision No. 240/HC from the General Department of Chemicals. It initially included four main units: Bien Hoa Chemical Plant (VICACO), Tan Binh Chemical Plant (COPHATA), Dong Nai Chemical Plant, and Thu Duc Chemical Plant. Following its establishment, to support its research and development needs, the company established additional units such as the Bao Loc Bauxite Mine (November 26, 1976), the Experimental Research Workshop (1977), and the Electro-Mechanical Workshop.

In the 1990s, as Vietnam’s economy began to open up and integrate into the global market, the company transitioned from a state-owned enterprise to a joint-stock company under the name Southern Basic Chemicals Company, registered with the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Arbitration Court under business registration number 102408 on March 5, 1993.

After over 35 years of operation and growth, Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company has become one of the leading players in the chemical industry. In 2003, the company was first granted a business license (No. 4104000071) by the Department of Planning and Investment, marking a significant milestone. This led to the company being restructured into a single-member LLC named Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company.

In 2012, following a directive from the Prime Minister on restructuring the Vietnam Chemicals Group, Southern Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company was transformed into a joint-stock company model.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 22 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3829 6620 & 028 3822 5373
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sochemvn.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sochemvn

Established under Decision No. 01/QD-UB on January 4, 1982, by the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the company started as a subsidiary of the General Materials Supply Company of Ho Chi Minh City. The aim was to meet market demands and boost the industrial chemical sector. The first step was the establishment of the Thu Duc Light Calcium Carbonate Plant, which produced light calcium carbonate primarily used as a filler in toothpaste. On March 11, 1993, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued Decision No. 82/QD-UB to form the Chemical Production Enterprise under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry. This state-owned company, originally the Thu Duc Light Calcium Carbonate Plant, specialized in producing light calcium carbonate with an increased capacity of 3,500 tons per year, applied in industries such as paper, plastic, paint, rubber, and toothpaste. On June 18, 1999, the company transitioned into Ho Chi Minh City Chemicals Company under Decision No. 3498/QD-UB-KT.

As the demand for calcium carbonate grew, Ho Chi Minh City Chemicals Company began researching ways to locally produce calcium carbonate from domestic resources to replace imported materials. The plan was approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, which authorized the company to proceed with the investment project. On November 20, 2000, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued Decision No. 7787/QD-UB-DA to approve the relocation and modernization of the calcium carbonate production facility at 938 Nguyen Thi Dinh, Cat Lai Industrial Zone, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.

In early 2003, the new facility for heavy calcium carbonate officially began operations with an annual production capacity of 25,000 tons, producing both uncoated and stearic acid-coated calcium carbonate. This made it one of the first domestic producers of these materials, which were crucial for large industries like plastic, paper, and paint. The factory features an automated process, which accounts for 90% of its operations, ensuring that the calcium carbonate produced could fully replace imports and meet the needs of the domestic market.

On July 8, 2008, Ho Chi Minh City Chemicals Company transformed into Ho Chi Minh City Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company under Decision No. 4103010768, marking its entry into the joint-stock company model. The current production capacity is now 45,000 tons per year, with 20,000 tons of stearic acid-coated calcium carbonate. In April 2015, the company introduced a new production line that manufactures ultra-fine particle sizes with high uniformity, expected to provide over 100,000 tons per year to the market.

With the principle of stable quality and swift responsiveness to customer requirements, Ho Chi Minh City Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company has earned a strong reputation in the market. The company is praised by customers and partners alike, with a dedicated team of young and passionate employees who are well-equipped to meet all client demands.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 938 Cat Lai Industrial Zone, Nguyen Thi Dinh, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: (028) 3742 1196 & (028) 3742 3547
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hcmc.com.vn

LACOSME Trading and Service Co., Ltd. is known as one of the leading distributors of a wide variety of high-quality cosmetic ingredients in Vietnam. The company imports its ingredients from top international markets including the UK, France, the US, Italy, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan. All ingredients are certified with COA standards, including those with ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NPA certifications.

Advantages of the company:

• 100% imported raw materials with complete documentation and certification for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  
• Cosmetic ingredients with COA certifications. Organic ingredients with the highest active content.
  
• Official cosmetic ingredients with guaranteed documentation and source certification.
  
• LACOSME offers transportation support to various regions such as Hanoi, Binh Duong, Long An, and others.

As of now, LACOSME is regarded as one of the top suppliers of cosmetic raw materials, formulations, and training services in Vietnam. LACOSME is a trusted partner for cosmetic manufacturers, spas, beauty salons, and those involved in handmade cosmetics production. The company prioritizes the quality of its products above all other values. LACOSME firmly believes that the best quality is what leaves a lasting impression on consumers. While they may purchase products once due to low prices, they will repeatedly return for high-quality products.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 106/58, Cong Lo, P.15, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 0389 836 526
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lacosme.vn/

With over 50 years of growth, Duc Giang Chemical Group Joint Stock Company (DGC) has worked tirelessly to become one of Vietnam's leading industrial chemical companies. With a strong historical foundation and modern management and technology at an international level, we have consistently met the needs of both domestic and international customers.

Founded in 1963, the company is best known in Vietnam for its Duc Giang laundry detergent brand. Originally a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Chemical Industry, the company was privatized in 2003 and has since led the way in the phosphate chemical industry, with ambitions to produce phosphate compounds for the pharmaceutical sector.

DGC primarily manufactures laundry detergents and cleaning agents, which account for nearly 70% of the group's revenue in 2012 and 2013. In addition, the company produces and trades a wide range of chemicals such as H3PO4, pharmaceutical chemicals, pure chemicals, and industrial chemicals. All of DGC’s products are produced in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 quality management systems certified by GLOBAL (UK), meeting rigorous technical standards for laboratories, factories, schools, research institutes, hospitals, and consumers.

Recently, DGC celebrated the successful inauguration of a modern chemical complex in the Tằng Loỏng Industrial Zone in Lao Cai Province, with an investment of over 2,000 billion VND. This complex includes four factories: a phosphoric acid plant with a capacity of 160,000 tons per year, a sulfuric acid plant with a capacity of 80,000 tons per year, a dicalcium phosphate (DCP) plant for animal feed with a capacity of 50,000 tons per year, and a Supe Lân Đơn and MAP fertilizer plant with a capacity of 200,000 tons per year.

Phosphoric acid is the main raw material for producing phosphate compounds. Leveraging our strengths and investing strategically in our research and development center, Duc Giang has successfully developed several phosphate compounds, such as DCP, SSP, MAP, and FDCP. We are confident that Duc Giang will become a leading producer of raw materials in the animal feed and agriculture industries, offering competitive quality and prices compared to domestic and imported products.

With each success, Duc Giang continues to embrace the philosophy: "Great goals require great efforts." This mindset is shared by our entire leadership and workforce. With a solid foundation and unwavering determination to elevate DGC to new heights, Duc Giang Chemical Group is committed to continuing to leave a lasting impact, contributing to the prosperous development of the nation.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 18/44 – Duc Giang Street, Thuong Thanh Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi
Phone: 024 3827 1620
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ducgiangchem.vn

Vietnam Chemical Group (VINACHEM) is a state-controlled enterprise operating under a parent-subsidiary model. It was established on December 23, 2009, following the restructuring of the Vietnam Chemicals Corporation by the Prime Minister's Decision No. 2180/TTg. The parent company, Vietnam Chemical Group, is a 100% state-owned enterprise. In addition to its office and functional departments, it also includes two dependent units: the Chemical Science and Technology Information Center and the Chemical Trade and Services Center.

On June 23, 2010, according to Decision No. 953/QĐ-TTg by the Prime Minister, the Vietnam Chemical Group was restructured into a single-member limited liability company, with the government as the sole owner.

Currently, besides the parent company, VINACHEM has 3 fully owned subsidiaries, 21 subsidiaries with more than 50% ownership, 13 subsidiaries with less than 50% ownership, one research institute, and one vocational school.

VINACHEM's primary business activities include:

• Investment and management of state-owned capital; production and trading of fertilizers, pesticides, basic chemicals, consumer chemicals, chemical industry products, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, rubber processing, and mining.
• Trading of machinery, equipment, and raw materials for the chemical industry; training high-quality human resources; and other activities as per legal regulations.

The operational goals of VINACHEM are defined by three key criteria: achieving profitable business, maintaining and developing the state-owned capital invested in VINACHEM and the capital invested by VINACHEM in other enterprises; playing a central role in the development of a diversified Vietnam Chemical Group with dominant state ownership; and maximizing the operational efficiency of the Vietnam Chemical Group.

Over the years, VINACHEM has maintained an industrial production growth rate of over 10%. Many of its flagship products hold a significant share of the domestic market, including phosphate fertilizers, NPK fertilizers, basic chemicals, detergents, and automotive, motorcycle, and bicycle tires. With substantial contributions to the national economy and people's lives, VINACHEM has been honored twice with the Ho Chi Minh Order, the First-Class Independence Medal, and numerous other prestigious awards from the Party and State.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 1A Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Phone: 024 3824 0551

Fax: 024.38252995
Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.vinachem.com.vn

Viet Tri Chemical Joint Stock Company originated from the Viet Tri Chemical Factory, the first basic chemical plant in Vietnam, which began construction in 1959 and started production in 1961. Over nearly six decades of development, the company has flourished with unwavering commitment from its leadership and employees, maintaining a top position in the Vietnamese chemical manufacturing industry.

The leadership and staff at Viet Tri Chemical (Vitrichem) have continuously worked together to overcome challenges, taking proactive steps in business and production development. Ensuring product and service quality is our primary responsibility and driving force behind our growth. Vitrichem's development is closely aligned with the progress of its clients. The company’s policies are focused on delivering high-quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Today, Vitrichem has an extensive customer base across the country, with relationships built on cooperation, equality, and mutual growth. The company is always open to partnerships, both domestic and international, with the goal of fostering sustainable development together.

Vitrichem recognizes the critical importance of environmental protection as safeguarding our shared home. Thus, the company is dedicated to enhancing awareness and actively participating in environmental preservation initiatives within the company and the wider community. Vitrichem embraces innovative solutions and advanced, eco-friendly “Green” and “Clean” technologies to meet its social objectives. The company has been honored with the Golden Cup for Environmental Protection by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for its efforts in contributing to environmental clean-up through technology and equipment investments.

Social and charitable work has become a cherished part of Vitrichem’s cultural legacy. The company's contributions to the community will continue to light the way with compassion and foster the spirit of kindness, which is a deep-rooted tradition among the people of Vietnam. This tradition will be preserved and enhanced as Vitrichem progresses, laying the foundation for the company’s continued growth. The goal for the future is to solidify Vitrichem’s position as the leading producer of basic chemicals in Vietnam, quickly integrate into regional and global markets, and contribute to the modernization of Vietnam’s industrial sector.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: Song Thao Street, Tho Son Ward, Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province

Phone: 021 0391 1696

Fax: (0210) 3911 512

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://vitrichem.vn/