HCMC – Canada has initiated a safeguard investigation into certain frozen and canned vegetable products imported from Vietnam amid a spike in exports to the North American market.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has launched an investigation into processed vegetable products, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said, citing the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada.
The products under investigation include corn, peas, green beans, yellow beans, mixed peas and carrots, mixed vegetables, and various beans such as white beans, black beans, red beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas in frozen or canned forms.
Products excluded from the investigation include fresh or dried vegetables, prepared dishes in which vegetables are not the main ingredient, and deeply processed products such as purées, powders, and juices.
Under Canadian regulations, if the CITT determines that increased imports are causing serious injury to domestic production, safeguard measures may be imposed for up to three years and extended to a maximum of eight years.
In response, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam has advised relevant businesses to closely monitor the investigation process, understand Canada’s legal procedures, and review their export activities to prepare appropriate response measures. Enterprises are also encouraged to coordinate with authorities and regularly update information to receive timely support.
Data from Vietnam Customs showed that the country’s vegetable and fruit exports to Canada reached over US$5.5 million in February 2026, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to more than US$12.9 million. In 2025, exports of these products to Canada totaled about US$78.5 million.
