Vietnam’s imports of paper products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $116,922,407, a 4.09 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
This positive month-on-month growth contributed to a year-to-date total for this product category, standing at $708,251,030.
In July 2025, the top five origins by dollar value for Vietnam’s imports of paper products were:
China
China was the top origin in July, with import values reaching $91,548,775.
This represents a 9.45 percent month-on-month increase from June.
China’s year-to-date total for these imports stands at $529,320,771, accounting for 74.74 percent of all YTD imports in this category.
Thailand
Thailand followed as the second-largest origin, with July imports valued at $5,914,157.
This figure indicates a 16.33 percent month-on-month increase.
Thailand’s year-to-date total for these imports is $37,071,415, representing 5.23 percent of the total YTD imports for this product category.
South Korea
South Korea secured the third position in July with imports totaling $5,619,372.
This indicates a -0.85 percent month-on-month decrease.
Its year-to-date contribution to Vietnam’s imports of paper products is $33,373,473, making up 4.71 percent of the total YTD imports.
Japan
Japan contributed $4,326,515 worth of paper products in July.
Notably, Japan experienced a -3.56 percent month-on-month decrease.
Japan’s year-to-date total for these imports is $28,082,963, accounting for 3.97 percent of the total YTD imports for this product.
Other
The “Other” category rounded out the top five import origins with $2,593,063 in July imports.
This category saw a 7.56 percent month-on-month increase.
The year-to-date total for this category is $20,659,005, representing 2.92 percent of the total YTD imports.
See also: Vietnam’s Paper Industry 2025: Market Trends & Key Players
Vietnam’s imports of paper products, US$ millions
| July | June | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 116.92 | 112.33 | 4.09% | 708.25 | 100.00% |
| Other | 2.59 | 2.41 | 7.56% | 20.66 | 2.92% |
| China | 91.55 | 83.65 | 9.45% | 529.32 | 74.74% |
| Thailand | 5.91 | 5.08 | 16.33% | 37.07 | 5.23% |
| South Korea | 5.62 | 5.67 | -0.85% | 33.37 | 4.71% |
| Japan | 4.33 | 4.49 | -3.56% | 28.08 | 3.97% |
| Indonesia | 2.52 | 6.40 | -60.61% | 25.61 | 3.62% |
| Taiwan | 1.63 | 1.61 | 1.38% | 12.02 | 1.70% |
| Malaysia | 1.00 | 0.71 | 40.53% | 6.00 | 0.85% |
| Hong Kong | 0.76 | 0.74 | 3.52% | 7.60 | 1.07% |
| USA | 0.60 | 1.11 | -46.11% | 5.74 | 0.81% |
| Germany | 0.37 | 0.41 | -10.08% | 2.38 | 0.34% |
| Singapore | 0.04 | 0.05 | -34.82% | 0.39 | 0.06% |