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Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports jump by 4.43 percent in February 2025

Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products jumped by 4.43 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$155.41 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports total US$304.76 million for 2025, with key markets like the USA, China, and Cambodia leading the way.

The increase in exports was driven by a jump in shipments to several markets, including positive was observed in exports to Thailand, which surged by 36.70 percent, and Indonesia, which rose by 60.91 percent. Exports to China saw a modest increase of 3.30 percent. Meanwhile, exports to the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and the UK all declined.

See also: Paper and Paper Products Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam paper and paper products exports, February 2025, US$ millions

February January MoM % of Total YTD
Total 155.41 148.81 -4.43% 100.00% 304.76
Other 13.35 13.57 -1.59% 8.59% 27.76
USA 42.55 45.23 -5.92% 27.38% 87.46
China 21.57 20.88 3.30% 13.88% 42.46
Cambodia 13.51 13.32 1.45% 8.69% 26.82
Thailand 14.15 10.35 36.70% 9.10% 24.52
Taiwan 7.49 9.03 -17.00% 4.82% 16.52
Indonesia 11.37 7.07 60.91% 7.32% 18.41
Japan 5.46 6.22 -12.24% 3.51% 11.68
Australia 6.53 6.09 7.12% 4.20% 12.62
Malaysia 5.61 3.63 54.50% 3.61% 9.23
South Korea 3.39 3.54 -4.27% 2.18% 6.92
Philippines 4.17 3.36 24.19% 2.69% 7.53
UK 0.88 1.61 -45.33% 0.57% 2.49
Singapore 1.85 1.43 29.50% 1.19% 3.27
Myanmar 1.28 1.16 10.85% 0.83% 2.44
Laos 1.02 1.04 -1.95% 0.66% 2.07
Hong Kong 0.59 0.61 -1.94% 0.38% 1.20
Germany 0.18 0.47 -62.68% 0.11% 0.65
UAE 0.47 0.23 106.53% 0.30% 0.70

See also: How to Start an Export Business in Vietnam.

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