6 min read · Market data · Updated this quarter
All three are legitimate frozen-food sourcing markets — but they're not interchangeable. Growth rate, product strength, and typical order size differ enough to change which one fits a given buyer.
India
- Strongest in potato products, shrimp, vegetables
- Top buyers: US (40%), Australia, Vietnam
Vietnam
- 3rd-largest global frozen exporter by shipment count
- Positioned as a diversification alternative
Thailand
- Steady, mature frozen-food industry
- $144M projected exports by 2026
| Criteria | India | Vietnam | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export growth trend | Fastest (+75% YoY) | Strong (+34% fish) | Steady (+2% YoY) |
| Strongest category | Potato products, shrimp, veg | Fish, seafood | Processed poultry, seafood |
| Typical trial MOQ | 3–10 MT per SKU | Varies, often higher | Established, flexible |
| Best fit for | Buyers wanting growth-market pricing | Supply-chain diversification | Buyers prioritizing supplier maturity |
India's growth rate outpaces both alternatives right now, largely on potato products and shrimp — but Vietnam is the more established second-source for buyers actively diversifying away from a single country. Thailand suits buyers who weight supplier maturity over price.
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