Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) is a leading state-owned enterprise headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, and the dominant force in the nation's tobacco industry. Established in 1985, the corporation operates a comprehensive, closed-loop production system that encompasses tobacco farming, raw material processing, and the manufacturing of finished cigarettes and cigars. With a workforce of approximately 8,000 employees, Vinataba maintains a domestic market share exceeding 65% and accounts for roughly 75% of Vietnam's tobacco exports. The company operates through a robust network of 11 cigarette production divisions, multiple raw material and auxiliary material units, and a dedicated scientific research institute.
As a major manufacturer and trading company, Vinataba provides OEM and contract manufacturing services, maintaining strategic joint ventures with global industry leaders such as Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco. Its extensive product portfolio includes well-known brands like Saigon Tobacco, Thang Long, and Vinataba Luxury, alongside licensed international brands like Marlboro and Mevius. Beyond its core tobacco business, the corporation has diversified into related sectors including food products, confectionery, beverages, and instant noodles. Vinataba is a significant contributor to the national economy, reporting annual revenues exceeding VND 26,800 billion and contributing over VND 13 trillion to the state budget. The company is recognized for its vertical integration, spanning from post-harvest crop activities to the manufacturing of food product machinery and tobacco auxiliary materials.
Vietnam Tobacco Import Export Company (Vinataba IMEX), established in 1986 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, is a leading state-owned enterprise and a key subsidiary of the Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation (VINATABA). As a dominant force in the regional tobacco industry, the company manages over 60% of Vietnam's imports for tobacco-related machinery, materials, and equipment, while maintaining a significant share of the export market. The company operates as a manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor with a workforce of 51 to 100 employees and holds ISO 9001:2000 certification for its quality management systems.