Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products reached US$79.93 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 1.12 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$368.21 million.
USA maintains strong lead with significant growth:
The USA remains the overwhelming primary destination for Vietnamese bamboo and rattan products, with exports reaching US$43.41 million in May. This marks a substantial increase of 17.92 percent from April and accounts for a dominant 46.64 percent of the total year-to-date exports. The continuous strong demand from the US highlights its importance as a key market for these eco-friendly and versatile products.
France, Sweden, and Taiwan show notable surges:
Several markets experienced significant month-on-month growth in May:
- France exports surged by 32.10 percent.
- Sweden saw a strong increase of 33.62 percent.
- Taiwan recorded a remarkable 56.65 percent increase.
- Australia also showed a slight increase of 0.66 percent, while Germany had a modest 5.37% increase.
Significant declines in other key markets:
Conversely, several notable markets experienced substantial declines in May:
- Netherlands saw the largest drop of 57.54 percent.
- Denmark exports plummeted by 59.84 percent.
- Canada exports fell by 38.09 percent.
- China imports decreased by 35.34 percent.
- Russia recorded no imports in May after having imports in April, indicating a 100% decline.
- The UK, Spain, India, South Korea, Italy, and Poland also experienced significant double-digit percentage decreases.
The overall slight increase in May’s bamboo and rattan product exports indicates a resilient sector, heavily reliant on the US market. While demand from the US remains strong, the significant declines in exports to several other major markets suggest a fluctuating global demand or shifts in sourcing patterns.
See also: Vietnam’s Wood Manufacturing Industry 2025: Exports, Key Players, & Sustainability
Vietnam exports of bamboo & rattan products, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 79.93 | 79.05 | 1.12% | 368.21 | 100.00% |
| Other | 7.20 | 7.20 | 0.07% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| USA | 43.41 | 36.82 | 17.92% | 171.73 | 46.64% |
| Japan | 4.22 | 4.90 | -13.91% | 21.08 | 5.73% |
| UK | 3.74 | 4.60 | -18.72% | 21.64 | 5.88% |
| Spain | 3.55 | 4.31 | -17.81% | 19.05 | 5.17% |
| France | 3.07 | 2.33 | 32.10% | 14.33 | 3.89% |
| India | 2.73 | 3.33 | -17.96% | 14.31 | 3.89% |
| Germany | 2.30 | 2.18 | 5.37% | 11.49 | 3.12% |
| South Korea | 1.83 | 2.17 | -15.64% | 7.49 | 2.03% |
| Australia | 1.34 | 1.33 | 0.66% | 6.18 | 1.68% |
| Canada | 1.28 | 2.07 | -38.09% | 10.16 | 2.76% |
| Netherlands | 1.14 | 2.69 | -57.54% | 9.20 | 2.50% |
| Italy | 0.84 | 1.03 | -17.73% | 6.25 | 1.70% |
| Sweden | 0.79 | 0.59 | 33.62% | 3.51 | 0.95% |
| Poland | 0.70 | 0.97 | -28.58% | 5.06 | 1.37% |
| Belgium | 0.59 | 0.80 | -25.99% | 4.60 | 1.25% |
| China | 0.46 | 0.71 | -35.34% | 2.91 | 0.79% |
| Taiwan | 0.38 | 0.25 | 56.65% | 1.04 | 0.28% |
| Denmark | 0.26 | 0.64 | -59.84% | 2.73 | 0.74% |
| Brazil | 0.07 | 0.09 | -15.51% | 0.74 | 0.20% |
| Austria | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.03 | 0.01% |
| Russia | 0.00 | 0.06 | -100.00% | 0.15 | 0.04% |