Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports reached an impressive $11.1 billion in the first eight months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. This marks a 6.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, despite challenges posed by natural disasters such as storms, floods, and landslides.
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The ministry’s representative, Mr. Phung Duc Tien, shared that the estimated export value of wood and wood products in August 2025 reached $1.45 billion. The United States remains the largest consumer market for Vietnamese wood products, accounting for a 56% market share. Japan and China follow as significant importers, with respective market shares of 12.4% and 10.9%.
Compared to 2024, wood exports to the US, Japan, and China have seen notable changes, with a 10.3% increase to the US, a significant 24.3% surge in Japan, and a 12.9% decrease in China.
Among the top 15 export markets, Spain witnessed the highest growth rate of 37.4%, while China experienced the most significant decline of 12.9%.
In terms of production, Vietnam has made considerable progress in the first eight months. The area of new concentrated forest plantations is estimated at 184,100 hectares, a 17.8% increase. The area of tended forest plantations reached 485,800 hectares, a 4.1% rise, and the number of scattered forest trees planted increased by 2.7% to 60.4 million.
The country has also prioritized forest protection, with an estimated area of 11.9 million hectares under protection, a 1% increase. Timber production is estimated at nearly 15.5 million cubic meters, reflecting a 7.4% growth./.
Hung Vo
– 10:18 09/04/2025
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