The market is located at the western gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, about 5km from Phu My Hung Urban Area, 700m from the Highway 1A and along the Ben Luc River, very suitable for transporting goods on the waterway.
Binh Dien Market was designed with many large kiosks selling different types of products, such as fresh and dried aquatic products, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit and flowers. At present, the market’s management board is now applying information technology to management to build it into a modern, civilized and e-commercial market.
Binh Dien Market was designed with many large kiosks selling different types of products, such as fresh and dried aquatic products, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit and flowers. At present, the market’s management board is now applying information technology to management to build it into a modern, civilized and e-commercial market.
According to Ho Phuoc Hai, Director of Binh Dien Market’s Management Company, about 1,750 tonnes of products are collected per night at the market, valued at 48 – 50 billion dong (2.3 million dollars). Aquatic products account for 65% of the total revenue; meat of different types about 22%; vegetables about 10%, fruit about 2.5%; and dried seafood 0.5%. The market strictly implemented the regulations on food safety and hygiene which is supervised by relevant bodies.
Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh (from BinhChanh District), a market goer, said that she lived 3km from the market so she often goes to the market early to buy fresh food. Prices of products sold at the market are also cheaper, about 20-30% less than others.
To diversify products, Binh Dien Market’s Management Company signed contracts for importing fruit, poultry and seafood from prestigious partners like the US, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and South Korea, meeting the demand of customers.
Binh Dien Market was designed with many large kiosks selling different types of products, such as fresh and dried aquatic products, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit and flowers. At present, the market’s management board is now applying information technology to management to build it into a modern, civilized and e-commercial market.
 The wholesale market plays an important role in providing food and agricultural products to the South and South Central Coast’s provinces.  There are many large kiosks in the market. |
Binh Dien Market was designed with many large kiosks selling different types of products, such as fresh and dried aquatic products, meat, poultry, vegetables, fruit and flowers. At present, the market’s management board is now applying information technology to management to build it into a modern, civilized and e-commercial market.
According to Ho Phuoc Hai, Director of Binh Dien Market’s Management Company, about 1,750 tonnes of products are collected per night at the market, valued at 48 – 50 billion dong (2.3 million dollars). Aquatic products account for 65% of the total revenue; meat of different types about 22%; vegetables about 10%, fruit about 2.5%; and dried seafood 0.5%. The market strictly implemented the regulations on food safety and hygiene which is supervised by relevant bodies.
Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh (from BinhChanh District), a market goer, said that she lived 3km from the market so she often goes to the market early to buy fresh food. Prices of products sold at the market are also cheaper, about 20-30% less than others.
 The Binh Dien Market is a large one, providing agricultural products to Ho Chi Minh City and provinces nationwide.  An area selling fresh seafood.  The oxygen generator system helps to keep seafood fresh and alive.  Fresh seafood at the market.  An area for selling safe vegetables.  Flower trading area.  Fresh shrimp at the market.  The market operates from the evening to the next morning.  Agricultural products are ready for transporting to retail stores in the city and surrounding provinces.  Trucks line up to transport products at Binh Dien Market. |
To diversify products, Binh Dien Market’s Management Company signed contracts for importing fruit, poultry and seafood from prestigious partners like the US, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and South Korea, meeting the demand of customers.
Story: Nguyen Vu Thanh Dat - Photos: Dang Kim Phuong
