History and Development
Kien Giang Import–Export Joint Stock Company (KIGIMEX) originated from Hai Nam Import–Export Company, established in 1975 under the Mekong Delta Import–Export Company, with its headquarters in Can Tho City.
Key stages in the development of Kien Giang Import–Export Joint Stock Company (KIGIMEX)
1975
1975 – The beginning of KIGIMEX
KIGIMEX traces its origins to Hai Nam Import–Export Company, established in 1975 under the Mekong Delta Import–Export Company and headquartered in Can Tho City. This laid the foundation for the KIGIMEX brand today.
1976 – 1995
1976–1995: Consolidating the business model and expanding operations
During this period, the company underwent several name changes to reflect its development and new management structures.
Key milestones:
- 1993: Received an import–export licence from the Ministry of Trade.
- 1994: Merged with Kien Giang Food Company.
- 1995: Became a member of Vietnam Southern Food Corporation (Vinafood II).
2000 – 2011
2000–2011: Expanding production
KIGIMEX increased investment in infrastructure and its network of operating units:
- 05 export grain processing enterprises
- 01 anchovy processing enterprise
- 01 petroleum trading enterprise
- 01 branch in Ho Chi Minh City
This period marked the transition from a trading company to a large-scale producer and exporter.
2016
2016: Equitisation – A strategic turning point
On 1 July 2016, KIGIMEX officially became Kien Giang Import–Export Joint Stock Company, in line with the State-owned enterprise equitisation policy and roadmap of the Government and Vietnam Southern Food Corporation. This opened a new phase focused on:
- Modern corporate governance
- Financial transparency
- Improved operational efficiency
2017
2017: Entry into the securities market
On 14 September 2017, KIGIMEX shares, under the ticker KGM, were approved for trading registration and officially traded on UPCoM with 25,430,000 shares, strengthening the company’s standing in the capital market.
Continued growth and sustainable development
KIGIMEX infrastructure and production capabilities
Grain and rice:
- Warehouse capacity: 127,000 tonnes per year.
- Drying capacity: 96,000 tonnes per year.
- Milling capacity: 120,000 tonnes per year.
- Polishing capacity: 256,000 tonnes per year.
- Colour sorting (Sortex) capacity: 220,000 tonnes per year.
- Packaging in 1–50 kg bags, with a capacity of 200–1,500 tonnes per day.
- Annual supply capacity of 300,000–500,000 tonnes of quality paddy and rice to meet domestic and international customer requirements.
Anchovy products:
- Fresh anchovy procurement and processing capacity: 1,200–1,800 tonnes per year.
- Cold storage capacity of over 360 tonnes.
- Three anchovy procurement vessels with refrigerated holds of over 80 tonnes.
- Annual supply capacity of 300–450 tonnes of quality anchovy products meeting food safety requirements for domestic and export markets.
Petroleum products:
- Storage capacity of over 4.6 million litres, supported by modern specialised tanker trucks and barges and a network of compliant retail outlets and dealers.
- Annual supply capacity of 40–50 million litres for An Giang Province and surrounding areas.
Building on this foundation, KIGIMEX:
✔️ Strengthens its brand in grain, seafood and petroleum.
✔️ Expands domestic and international markets with a focus on trust and quality.
✔️ Pursues sustainable development and corporate responsibility to the community.
Core values and business philosophy
“Strengthen trust – Lead with quality – Put customers first”
We pursue continuous innovation, uphold quality as a matter of integrity and build our growth on trust. Every product is designed to meet standards and exceed customer expectations.
Trust
Honour every commitment, act with integrity and build lasting relationships with customers and partners.
Leading with quality
Put quality first to deliver safe, reliable and distinctive products.
Customer focus
Put customers at the centre of every decision, value cooperation and uphold domestic and international standards of business ethics.