Introduction: Why Vietnamese Buyers Care About MOQ and Packaging
Whether you’re a food processor in Ho Chi Minh City or a trading company in Hanoi, sourcing sodium bicarbonate from China means balancing MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) with packaging preferences.
Vietnamese buyers often face questions like:
- Can I start with a mixed container or trial order?
- Do you offer 25kg or jumbo bags?
- Can the bags include Vietnamese labeling?
- Is palletizing required for my customs broker?
In this article, we outline the most common MOQ scenarios, packaging options, and export best practices for importing baking soda into Vietnam.
View our full sodium bicarbonate product line and export options here.
1. MOQ Options When Importing from China
For most Chinese suppliers, sodium bicarbonate is shipped in 20ft FCL containers (27 – 27.5 metric tons net). But depending on your buyer profile, here are your options:
✅ A) Standard MOQ – 1 x 20ft FCL (Full Container Load)
- Quantity: ~1,080 bags x 25kg = 27 MT
- Best for: Distributors, medium/large factories
- Advantage: Lower unit price, fixed freight
✅ B) Flexible MOQ – LCL or Mixed Products
- Quantity: 3–10 MT possible, subject to supplier approval
- Best for: Trial buyers, testing market fit
- Notes: Slightly higher cost per ton, but better cash flow
🎯 At Bergano Chemical, we support LCL and mixed orders for new Vietnam buyers.
✅ C) Custom MOQ by Packaging Type
- Some buyers prefer jumbo bags (1MT each), which may reduce handling cost. MOQ for jumbo format can be negotiated.
- Explore our industrial-grade sodium bicarbonate with jumbo bag packaging available.
2. Packaging Types Available for Vietnam Market
Packaging impacts product safety, customs clearance, and warehouse handling. Here’s what Vietnamese importers typically choose:
📦 25kg PP Woven Bags with Inner PE Liner
- Most popular format for food and feed factories
- Features:
- Double-layer protection
- Moisture resistant
- Easy manual handling
- View food-grade baking soda with standard 25kg bag specs.
- Palletized or non-palletized options available
📦 1350kg Jumbo Bags (Big Bags)
- Preferred for bulk buyers or mixing plants
- Reduces bag count, improves unloading efficiency
- Options:
- Top spout / bottom discharge
- Customized printing or tag label
📦 OEM/Private Labeling for Vietnam
- ✅ Custom print in English or Vietnamese
- ✅ Paper stickers (for small orders)
- ✅ Sewn-on woven labels (for larger runs)
- MOQ for custom print usually starts at 10 MT or 400 bags
3. Palletizing: Is It Required in Vietnam?
✅ Most food buyers request palletized shipments
- 50 bags per pallet × 22 pallets per container
- Stretch-wrapped and corner-protected
- Faster unloading and warehouse safety
✅ Feed and bulk buyers often skip pallets
- To maximize space (non-palletized = ~1080 bags)
- Bags are stacked directly in container
🧭 Bergano offers palletized or loose shipment as per buyer instruction.
4. Recommended Packaging by Industry
| Industry | Preferred Packaging | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Food Processing | 25kg bags, palletized | Pallets needed |
| Feed Additives | 25kg bags or jumbo | No pallets needed, space-efficient |
| Aquaculture | Jumbo bags | Label with “Aquaculture Use” preferred |
| Traders/Distributors | Mixed options | Dual packaging for different customers |
Learn more about how different industries in Vietnam use baking soda.
5. Required Labeling and Documentation
Vietnam customs authorities are strict with labeling and documents.
📑 Standard Markings Include:
- Product name: Sodium Bicarbonate (or Baking Soda)
- Net weight: 25kg or 1350kg
- Batch number
- Manufacturer name: Bergano Chemical Co., Ltd.
- HALAL / ISO logo (if applicable)
- Country of Origin: China
✅ Export Documents You Will Receive:
- COA
- MSDS
- Packing List
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin (Form E if needed)
See Vietnam sodium bicarbonate market page for documentation templates and labeling guidance.
6. Cost Considerations by Packaging Type
| Packaging | Cost Impact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 25kg bags | 💲 Standard pricing | Higher labor cost but easy handling |
| Jumbo bags | 💲 Lower cost per ton | But may not suit all factories |
| Palletizing | 💲 Slightly higher freight | Required for food imports |
| OEM printing | 💲 Based on order size | Optional but adds trust value |
7. What’s the Best Option for New Vietnamese Buyers?
If you’re placing your first trial order, we recommend:
- ✅ 5–10 MT in 25kg bags
- ✅ Halal + COA included
- ✅ Basic label in English or Vietnamese
- ✅ Palletized if importing through strict customs channels
If you’re a distributor, consider:
- Mixed packaging (25kg for retail, jumbo for industry)
- Volume pricing at 1×20ft container or more
- Branded packaging to build trust in the local market
📩 Request Sample, COA, and Packaging Templates
Interested in starting with a trial order or sample request?
Bergano Chemical can provide:
- 🧪 Free samples (500g–1kg)
- 📄 Template labels for Vietnamese customs
- 📦 Real photos of packaging formats
👉 [📦 Request Sample]
👉 [📘 View Packaging Templates]
👉 [📩 Contact Our Export Team]
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