Binh Dien wholesale market was planned to be built in 2003 and put into operation in 2006 under the policy of relocating the wholesale places in the inner city to the suburb of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Accordingly, 8 out of 10 wholesale markets including Cau Ong Lanh Market, Cau Muoi Market, Xom Cui Market, Tran Chanh Chieu Market, An Lac Market, etc. were relocated to Binh Dien Market with the main businesses being Seafood, fresh water food and Vegetables.
The market is operated and managed by Binh Dien Market Management and Trading Company - a branch of Saigon Trading Corporation. Currently, the Market has completed and put into operation 7 markets specializing in meat products, fresh seafood, dried seafood, vegetables, fruits and fresh flowers and a network of ancillary services.