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Wood product exporters ready to expand global market share

The export of wood and wood products is expected to fetch 8 billion this year up from 7 3 billion last year Huynh Van Hanh, deputy chairman of the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (Hawa), said global demand for furniture will continue to increase, so the domestic industry can look forward to doing better. According to preliminary statistics compiled by the ...

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Vietnamese Chicken Products to Be Exported to Japan

Processed products from chicken breast raised in the southern province of Dong Nai will be exported to the Japanese market for the first time this July. This will be the first batch of products from chicken farms in Dong Nai and southeastern provinces to be shipped to the Japanese market, opening up big opportunities for a domestic chicken-raising industry currently faced with difficulties. The ...

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Binh Duong and Thai Nguyen exceeded Bac Ninh on exports

Finishing 2016, Bac Ninh was the second largest export province of the country, far exceeding the next provinces which were Thai Nguyen and Binh Duong, but in January, 2017, the situation was reversed.   Chart: T. Binh 5 key provinces According to the update by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, till the end of January 2017, Ho Chi Minh city continued to be ...

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Brazil to Import Robusta Coffee from Vietnam

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture’s manager in charge of coffee, Silvio Farnesi, has said that the government has approved the importation of robusta coffees for the first time in history, including those from Vietnam, in order to meet domestic demand for instant coffee production. The approval on February 15 forced imported robusta to be subject to a 2% tariff. Brazil plans to import one ...

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Mobile phones exported to South Korea increased by more than 100%

While mobile phones exported to important markets slightly increased or decreased, mobile phones exported to South Korea sharply increased by 107.7%.   Illustrative photo. According to the latest statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in January 2017, Vietnam exported mobile phones to 37 countries and territories. Notably, compared to the same period in 2016, South Korea has surpassed the United Arab Emirates ...

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Rice exports of Vietnam face tough year ahead

Vietnam farmers face another difficult year as confidence falters with industry analysts particularly pessimistic the country will reach overseas sales of more than five million metric tons in 2017 the Vietnam Food Association has said Speaking at a recent industry forum in Ho Chi Minh City, Huynh Minh Hue, secretary of the Association, noted that in 2016 rice exports dropped 25.5% in volume and ...

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Exports to US up nearly 15%

Vietnam exports to the US increased by nearly 15% to US$38.5 billion last year while imports rose by 11.7% to US$8.7 billion, according to statistics of Vietnam Customs Thus, Vietnam still enjoyed a trade surplus with the US – its second largest trade partner after China. The US is also the top importer of many Vietnamese key products. Garment ranked first with an export ...

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2017: trying to export more than the rate of 6-7%

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set the export target for the year 2017 higher than the target assigned by the National Assembly and the Government (6-7%), import surplus at a rate lower than the set target by the National Assembly and the Government (3.5% of export turn-over).   Vegetable exports achieved significant growth (above 30%) in 2016. Photo: Internet. Export surplus According ...

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Increase nearly 40,000 import-export enterprises over 10 years

In 2016, the number of firms operated in the field of import-export is up to 73,170 enterprises, increased by nearly 40,000 enterprises compared to 10 years ago (2007). Data source: General Department of Customs According to General Department of Customs, in 2016, there were 73,170 enterprises operating in the field of import-export, a total value of 9.8 million VND of Customs declarations, and total ...

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PM wants shrimp exports to reach US$10 billion by 2025

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the shrimp industry to strive for an export value of US$10 billion by 2025 during a conference on shrimp production held in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on February 6. Vietnam has become the world’s third largest shrimp exporter and the world’s leading exporter of giant tiger prawn, heard participants.  Shrimp export accounted for nearly 50 percent ...

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