Vietnam has also developed very fast to become one of the best exporters of plywood in the whole world, with a wide customer base that requires quality products as well as conformity.

The industry is steadily expanding in 2025 due to the impact of international sustainability policies and rising demand of eco-friendly plywood products.
This report will provide the top export destinations, certification and trends that will influence the market environment in the Vietnam plywood export.

1. The Export Performance of Vietnam 2020 – 2024.

In 2020-2024, plywood exports grew by 8.3 per year on average in Vietnam due to the recovery in the construction sector after the pandemic and the transition towards green materials in the world.
Based on the data provided in the industry, the total export volume was more than 1.5 million m3 in 2024, which ranks Vietnam as one of the top five suppliers of plywood in the world.

Key Highlights:

• Consistent production foundation: Sustainable Plywood and Film Faced Plywood are manufactured in more than 300 factories in Northern and Southern Vietnam to be sold to the export market.
• Low cost competitiveness: Vietnam has a 10-15 per cent lower price than Indonesia and Malaysia because of streamlined veneer supply and logistics.
• Growth that is driven by compliance: FSC 2, EUDR and CARB-P2 certifications have emerged as critical distinguishing factors in ensuring EU and US marketplace access.

The plywood export industry still remains in the center stage of the Vietnam wood industry as it records about a quarter of all wood product exportation in terms of value.
This is enhanced by the traceability systems and digitized compliance tracking that are funded privately.

2. Top Import Markets 2025

The exports of plywood in Vietnam will reach over USD 1.1 billion in 2025 and four key markets will control the demand.

European Union (EU)

One of the major growth driving forces is the EU and this is more so following the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The demand of suppliers that provide FSC Certified Plywood with proven origin and complete chain-of-custody is growing among the importers.
Germany, the Netherlands and France are the popular places where FOMEX GLOBAL is actively providing Commercial and Furniture-grade Plywood.

United States

Carb-P2 Plywood is still compulsory in the US in terms of indoors use.
The manufacturers in Vietnam such as FOMEX GREENWOOD produce hardwood and eucalyptus-core plywood, which pass the EPA Title VI TSCA standards.
The US imports volume in Vietnam grew by almost 9% in the year-on-year because the prices were stable and the products were of better quality.

Korea

Vietnam plywood manufacturers still use Korea as a strategic regional partner.
Its importers treasure moisture-regulated and equal-thickness plywood to use in furniture and buildings.
The most imported type is a high-grade Film Faced Plywood that is primarily used in the formwork and interior decoration works.

Middle East (ME)

Middle East is an area with an increasing demand especially in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The customers prefer Film Faced Plywood and LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) to be used in infrastructure and real estates.
Durability and heavy usage cycles are among the important considerations in the decision making process making Vietnam a cost effective but dependable supplier.

3. Significant Certifications Building momentum.

The Vietnamese plywood exporters have been forced to rely on certifications as the basis of the international trade. Not only they imply the legality but also establish trust and long-term associations.

• FSC 2 ( Forest Stewardship Council): Ensures responsible sourcing of wood and complete traceability of supply chains.
• CARB-P2: Regulates the formaldehyde emissions in order to safeguard the indoor air quality, which is mandatory in the USA and Canada.
• EUDR Compliance: Commits to deforestation-free sourcing of all the plywood that is exported to the EU.
• EPA TSCA Title VI: compatible with the U.S. environment safety standards of composite wood.

In the case of FOMEX GLOBAL all plywood lines, such as Commercial Plywood to Film Faced Plywood are certified to these international standards.
This code of compliance can assist in ensuring open export practices and assure the importers of uniform quality.

4. Trends: Sustainability and Digital Documentation.

The plywood sector all around the world is in the process of digital transformation that does not just limit to production but also to documentation and traceability.
The exporters in Vietnam are rapidly embracing these trends in order to fulfil the expectation of the international market.

• First sustainability: Sustainable Plywood with FSC is becoming a more and more popular demand by importers with EUDR alignment, as the consumers demand sustainability in sourcing.
• Digital traceability: EU and US buyers find it easy to comply with the use of QR-coded invoices, digital chain-of-custody reports, and an online document sharing.
• Added value plywood: Interior furniture markets have high demands on value added plywood with their finishes, moisture control and low emitting adhesives.
• Long-term relationships: Customers would like to work with suppliers who have stable prices, who provide clear communication and shipment tracking, these are values that are at the core of the FOMEX GLOBAL brand proposition.

All these tendencies repackage Vietnam as a supplier but as a strategic manufacturing partner of certified and sustainable plywood solutions.

5. Strategic Position of FOMEX GLOBAL.

Being one of the major Vietnam Plywood Suppliers, FOMEX GLOBAL has developed its reputation based on the principles of quality, compliance, and partnership.
As the producer of certified, traceable and sustainable plywood solutions, the company has its production bases under the FOMEX GREENWOOD and FOMEX PROMAX name and has the importers in more than 25 countries.

• Consistent Quality: Veneer sourcing and moisture control are some of the activities that are executed in ISO and FSCuiso-compliant practices.
• Sustainable to the Green Life: The factories are EUDR and CARB-P2 compliant to encourage production of plywood that is environmentally friendly.
• Long-term Partnership: The open pricing and regular correspondence with the importers would provide credibility and recurrent business.

FOMEX engages in investments in digital export documentation, the new high-tech coordination of logistics, and traceability systems, as well, which places it in the position of a technologic manufacturer of the wood industry in the global market.

Learn more about how we are responsible in our production in the Market Guides.

Conclusion: Plywood Industry in Vietnam is Still on the increase.

The Vietnam export projection is also portending an increased role of the country as a global supplier of goods.
With the FSC Certified Plywood, EUDR compliance and high performance on the Vietnam Plywood Export, the country will become a reliable sourcing destination of sustainable and high quality plywood.

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