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.
CONFECTIONERY
NON-TOBACCO MATERIALS
TOBACCO LEAF GROWING
TOBACCO LEAF
CIGARETTE – CIGAR
Ben Tre Tobacco Company Limited
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1985201-300 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Own brand
Eco-friendly supplier
Shipments
1
Key customer
RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Key market
Asia
Description
Ben Tre Tobacco Company Limited is a prominent Vietnamese manufacturer and trading company specializing in the tobacco industry. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Ben Tre Province, the company operates as a state-owned one-member limited liability company under the umbrella of Saigon Tobacco Company Limited. With a workforce of approximately 200 to 300 employees, the company maintains a significant production capacity, generating between 1,000 and 1,500 tons of fiber cigarettes and 60 to 81 million packs of cigarettes annually. Its core product portfolio includes cigarettes, cigars, stem tobacco, and tobacco materials, while also offering OEM services. Beyond its primary tobacco operations, the company has diversified its business interests into confectionery, tobacco paper, and aquaculture equipment. Ben Tre Tobacco Company Limited is an active participant in international trade, exporting products primarily to Asian markets and importing specialized materials from Germany and China. The company is recognized for its commitment to operational efficiency and environmental performance through the integration of cleaner production initiatives into its management systems.