Buyer's guide
Sourcing furniture & wood products from Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the world's largest furniture exporters. Factories range from large export plants to small workshops that subcontract, so knowing who actually makes your product matters.
Typical products
| Outdoor furniture | Acacia, eucalyptus, aluminium and synthetic rattan |
|---|---|
| Indoor furniture | Rubberwood, oak, ash, MDF and veneer |
| Wood components | Panels, legs, mouldings to drawing |
| Home décor | Bamboo, rattan and wood accessories |
What to check before shipment
- Wood moisture content and species
- Finishing, colour against the approved sample, assembly and hardware
- Stability, load and drop tests for cartons
- Carton marking, assembly instructions and labels
- Timber legality documents for your market
Documents you will usually need
- Timber legality / FSC documents where claimed
- Fumigation certificate if solid wood packaging is used
- Certificate of origin
Requirements depend on the destination country and buyer. Confirm with your customs broker.
How do I know the factory doesn't subcontract my order?
We audit the site that will produce your order, check capacity against your volume, and can make unannounced visits during production.
Other categories
Rice & grains
ST25, jasmine, japonica and glutinous rice from the Mekong Delta and Red River mills.
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Coffee, cashew & pepper
Robusta and Arabica green coffee, roasted coffee, cashew kernels and black pepper.
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Lime, minerals & building materials
Quicklime, hydrated lime, dolomite, limestone and stone products from Northern Vietnam.
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