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The Wood category covers forestry, timber production, and wood product exports. It explores supply chain developments, sustainability efforts, trade policies, and demand in furniture manufacturing, providing insights into investment trends, environmental regulations, and global market competitiveness.
Bamboo and rattan products: Vietnam exports rise 1.12% in May
the-shiv June 17, 2025 5:00 pm
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.
Wood & Wooden Products: Vietnam Imports Climb by 21.89% in May
the-shiv June 17, 2025 4:44 pm
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products reached US$301.02 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 21.89 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.22 billion.
Wood & wooden products: Vietnam exports dip 2.50% in May
the-shiv June 16, 2025 6:00 pm
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products reached US$1.41 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 2.50 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$6.81 billion.
Wood: New Forests makes first Vietnam investment with Tavico Group partnership
the-shiv June 6, 2025 2:09 pm
New Forests has announced its first investment in Vietnam via its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 (TAFF2), acquiring a stake in Tavico Group, one of the country’s largest suppliers of solid wood lumber and logs. The move marks TAFF2’s fourth acquisition and its first in timber processing infrastructure in Vietnam, New Forests has said in a statement.
Wood and wooden products: Vietnam imports down in April, China remains top supplier
the-shiv May 20, 2025 4:50 pm
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products reached US$246.97 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.65 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$915.05 million.
Wood and wooden products: Vietnam exports slightly down 1.80 percent in April, USA top destination
the-shiv May 10, 2025 9:55 am
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products reached US$1.45 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 1.80 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$5.39 billion.
Vietnam’s wood imports surged over 25 percent in March
the-shiv April 20, 2025 6:19 pm
Vietnam imported US$261.75 million worth of wood and wooden products in March, up 25.52 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$667.68 million.
Plywood, veneer, and laminated wood production in Vietnam declines in January
the-shiv March 8, 2025 6:20 pm
Vietnam’s production of plywood, veneer, laminated wood, and other thin boards increased by 23.8 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was slightly lower than December 2024, when output stood at 24.9 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products fall 7.28 percent in January
the-shiv February 22, 2025 6:41 pm
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products decreased by 7.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$74.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$80.26 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s wood processing sector shows strong annual growth in 2024
the-shiv January 31, 2025 5:09 pm
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 13.3 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the entire year of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 8.5 percent compared to 2023, reflecting consistent progress across the industry.
Vietnam’s Wood Manufacturing Industry 2025: Exports, Key Players, & Sustainability
the-shiv January 29, 2025 1:12 pm
Vietnam’s wood manufacturing industry is a rapidly expanding sector, playing a crucial role in the country’s economy and positioning Vietnam as one of the world’s leading exporters of wood products.
Vietnam’s plywood and veneer production grows steadily in 2024
the-shiv January 23, 2025 11:49 am
Year-on-year, the sector expanded by 7.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Over the full year, cumulative growth reached 12.0 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, highlighting robust performance in this industry.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden products exports rise by 8.15 percent in December
the-shiv January 18, 2025 5:58 pm
Vietnam’s wood and wooden products exports total US$16.28 billion for 2024, driven by robust demand across major markets, including the USA and Japan.
Vietnam’s wood processing sector shows robust annual growth
the-shiv January 9, 2025 9:53 pm
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 13.3 percent in December compared to December 2023. For the entire year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 8.5 percent compared to 2023, indicating strong performance throughout the year.
Vietnam’s wood, bamboo, and rattan production show steady annual growth
the-shiv January 8, 2025 5:42 am
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 11.1 percent in December compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 9.7 percent compared to 2023, reflecting consistent progress throughout the year.
Vietnam’s wood processing and related industries continue to grow in November
the-shiv January 3, 2025 6:00 pm
Year-on-year, the sector recorded a notable growth of 13.28 percent in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 9.70 percent compared to the same timeframe last year, underlining the sector’s critical role in supporting the nation’s economic stability.
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports grow in November
the-shiv December 27, 2024 2:00 am
The United States emerged as the largest importer, accounting for US$23.34 million, an impressive 14.39 percent growth compared to October.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports dip by 4.8 percent in November
the-shiv December 19, 2024 2:00 pm
Exports to the USA dropped by 2.64 percent to US$827.3 million, while China and Japan saw sharp declines of 16.59 percent and 15.70 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports surge in October, maintain strong year-to-date growth
the-shiv December 9, 2024 6:00 pm
Year-to-date performance also shows strong growth. From January to October, exports in this category totalled US$13.22 billion, marking a 21.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Vietnam’s wood and bamboo production sees mixed performance in September
the-shiv November 6, 2024 4:26 am
Sawing, planing, and preserving wood experienced a decrease in output, with a 3.4 percent drop compared to August 2024 and a 1.5 percent decline year-on-year. Despite these recent declines, the sector has showed resilience year-to-date, recording a 6.3 percent increase over the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023…
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