Refrigeration in Vietnam follows MONRE's Decree 06/2022 regarding greenhouse gas reduction and ODS management. Food facilities must comply with MARD/NAFIQAD standards, while pharmaceutical storage follows Drug Administration of Vietnam (MOH) GSP guidelines. Equipment must meet TCVN national standards.
The Vietnamese cold chain market
Seafood exports and e-commerce are the primary growth drivers.
- Seafood processing and frozen storage in the Mekong Delta and central coast.
- Multi-temperature warehouses for modern retail and QSR chains.
- GSP-compliant pharma warehouses for domestic and export use.
Regulations
Environmental and safety rules are becoming stricter.
- MONRE Decree 06/2022 mandates ODS/HFC reporting and phase-down.
- NAFIQAD/MARD hygiene and temperature certification for export seafood.
- MOH GSP certification is mandatory for pharmaceutical storage.
Cost and timeline drivers
Land costs and electricity efficiency are critical factors.
- High land prices in industrial zones near major ports.
- Investment in energy-efficient systems to counter rising power tariffs.
- Building permits and environmental impact assessment (EIA) timelines.
Official sources for these rules
Rules on this page are summarised from the regulators and legal texts below. Always read the current version before design or tender.
- Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and ozone layer protection — MONRE
- Circular 36/2018/TT-BYT on Good Storage Practices (GSP) — Drug Administration of Vietnam
- Food safety control for exported aquatic and agricultural products — MARD / NAFIQAD
Links checked: 2026-09-26
Local data notice: we do not yet have verified local price data for Vietnam. The estimate on this page uses ColdMatch's global planning baseline, not local market prices, and the regulatory points are general orientation only. Confirm current local rules and costs with the authorities listed below before design.
Preliminary cold store estimate
Enter floor area, clear height, temperature and panel material. The estimate combines layout, materials, a project brief and budget in one result.
1. Layout
2. Building materials
3. Budget
| Insulated panels | VND 609,927,600 |
| Floor insulation / heating | VND 121,920,000 |
| Refrigeration equipment | VND 1,755,648,000 |
| Insulated doors | VND 137,160,000 |
| Pallet racking | VND 1,080,820,800 |
| Installation labour | VND 591,393,900 |
| Electrical & controls | VND 300,328,272 |
| Contingency (10%) | VND 459,719,857 |
| Indicative total | VND 5,056,918,429 |
4. Project brief (copy for suppliers)
Vietnam — Cold store, Chilled 0…+4 °C, 400 m² × 8 m clear height, PIR 100 mm panels, approx. 788 pallet positions, approx. 128 kW refrigeration. Indicative budget VND 5,056,918,429. Please quote on these assumptions.
Rough planning estimate using general assumptions (40/60 W per m³, 1.9 m² per pallet position, typical panel prices). Excludes land, building shell, permits, taxes and freight. Not a quotation.
VND · ×0.6 local cost level · Ministry of Construction: Construction price indices
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Refrigeration in Vietnam follows MONRE's Decree 06/2022 regarding greenhouse gas reduction and ODS management. Food facilities must comply with MARD/NAFIQAD standards, while pharmaceutical storage follows Drug Administration of Vietnam (MOH) GSP guidelines. Equipment must meet TCVN national standards.
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Buyer questions
What are the ODS/HFC regulations in Vietnam?
Decree 06/2022/ND-CP regulates the management of ozone-depleting substances and HFCs, including import quotas and technician requirements.
Who regulates seafood cold storage for export?
MARD and NAFIQAD oversee food safety and hygiene, requiring strict temperature logs and facility approvals for international markets.
Is CO2 or Ammonia common in Vietnam?
Ammonia is widely used in large industrial seafood plants, while CO2 and low-GWP HFCs are gaining traction in modern logistics centers.
Can ColdMatch help with a Vietnam project?
Yes. ColdMatch reviews the brief, prepares a comparable RFQ and introduces independent suppliers. It does not build, sell or finance facilities.
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