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Vietnam’s wood imports rise 5.56 percent in February 2025

Vietnam’s wood and wooden product imports increased by 5.56 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$208.53 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$197.54 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.92 million.

China remained Vietnam’s top supplier, contributing US$79.45 million, despite a 15.30 percent decline. The USA followed with US$26.32 million, marking a 4.69 percent increase. Imports from France saw a notable 70.17 percent surge to US$9.28 million, while Russia recorded the most dramatic rise, soaring 786.31 percent to US$3.04 million. In contrast, imports from Italy dropped by 50.44 percent to US$1.37 million.

Vietnam’s wood import trends indicate a mix of rising demand and shifting supplier dynamics, particularly with significant fluctuations across key trading partners.

See also: Wood Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam wood imports, February 2025, US$ millions

February% TotalJanuaryMoMYTD
Total208.53100.00%197.545.56%405.92
Other44.6021.39%29.1253.12%73.73
China79.4538.10%93.79-15.30%173.26
USA26.3212.62%25.144.69%51.29
Thailand10.334.96%7.7533.33%18.08
France9.284.45%5.4570.17%14.74
Laos6.102.92%8.17-25.36%14.27
Congo4.972.38%1.52226.91%6.49
New Zealand4.232.03%4.230.11%8.46
Germany3.651.75%2.6836.32%6.33
Brazil3.381.62%3.341.31%6.72
Russia3.041.46%0.34786.31%3.39
Chile2.050.98%2.55-19.58%4.61
Indonesia1.880.90%2.10-10.15%3.98
Canada1.440.69%1.2812.72%2.72
Italy1.370.66%2.76-50.44%4.13
Malaysia1.230.59%1.53-19.59%2.76
Belgium1.150.55%1.077.56%2.22
Argentina0.770.37%1.03-25.27%1.81
Cambodia0.730.35%0.6413.45%1.35
Australia0.530.26%0.514.35%1.05
Finland0.450.22%0.86-47.79%1.31
South Korea0.440.21%0.440.74%0.88
Sweden0.380.18%0.3314.33%0.70
Japan0.240.12%0.1649.15%0.41
Ghana0.220.11%0.31-28.16%0.53
Lithuania0.160.08%0.08109.49%0.24
Taiwan0.100.05%0.21-53.23%0.31
South Africa0.030.01%0.15-82.32%0.17

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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