A different perspective on Vietnam’s economy and doing business in Vietnam. Make sure to  subscribe.

Wood and wooden products: Vietnam imports down in April, China remains top supplier

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.

China remains the dominant supplier despite a slight decrease:

China was the leading supplier in April, with imports valued at US$111.35 million. This marks a slight decrease of 2.43 percent from March but still accounts for a commanding 43.60 percent of the total year-to-date imports.

USA sees an increase to become a major supplier:

The USA was the second-largest supplier in April, with imports valued at US$35.26 million, an increase of 10.31 percent from the previous month. The USA accounts for 12.97 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Laos sees a moderate increase:

Imports from Laos experienced an increase of 9.49 percent in April, reaching US$11.34 million. Laos accounts for 3.93 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Thailand experiences a significant decrease:

Imports from Thailand saw a substantial decrease of 28.70 percent in April, falling to US$9.88 million. Thailand accounts for 4.57 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Significant month-on-month increases and decreases:

Australia experienced the largest month-on-month increase at 114.54 percent, followed by Canada and Taiwan. Conversely, Congo experienced the most significant decrease at 52.17 percent, followed by Brazil and South Korea.

See also: Wood Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam imports of wood and wooden products, April 2025, US$ millions

AprilMarchMoMYTD% of YTD
Total246.97261.75-5.65%915.05100.00%
Other32.7342.46-22.91%149.0116.28%
China111.35114.12-2.43%399.0043.60%
USA35.2631.9710.31%118.6412.97%
Laos11.3410.369.49%35.943.93%
Thailand9.8813.85-28.70%41.814.57%
France7.036.990.59%28.753.14%
New Zealand5.746.19-7.36%20.382.23%
Germany4.894.0321.32%15.251.67%
Brazil4.085.61-27.26%16.401.79%
Russia3.772.9229.02%10.071.10%
Chile3.343.58-6.71%11.521.26%
Indonesia2.882.639.29%9.491.04%
Congo1.974.13-52.17%12.591.38%
Canada1.921.2553.28%5.820.64%
Italy1.761.79-1.33%7.690.84%
Belgium1.711.4617.51%5.380.59%
Australia1.360.63114.54%3.040.33%
Finland1.281.28-0.30%3.870.42%
Argentina1.251.97-36.61%5.030.55%
Malaysia0.831.16-28.52%4.750.52%
Sweden0.530.68-21.95%1.910.21%
Cambodia0.480.60-19.72%2.420.26%
Ghana0.400.2745.19%1.200.13%
Taiwan0.380.14171.71%0.830.09%
South Korea0.311.08-71.71%2.290.25%
Japan0.270.50-44.81%1.180.13%
South Africa0.180.07167.07%0.420.05%
Lithuania0.070.0545.07%0.350.04%
get the latest news sent straight to your inbox
Vietnam
Labour Market Report
Q1 2025
Help Wanted: Business Development Manager (Freelance) ​

We’re looking for a self-starting freelance Business Development Manager to help shape and grow the-shiv’s commercial strategy. You’ll be responsible for identifying new revenue opportunities, pitching services, and building partnerships.

Read more...

Create your listing