Food Export Midwest Northeast USA logo
banner image

Focused Trade Missions

Focused Trade Mission to Vietnam for Wood Products at the HAWA Expo

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
March 1—7, 2026
Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Early Registration Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Early Registration Price
$425

Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Vietnam

The Vietnamese wood and wood products (W&WP) sector demonstrated strong resilience and remarkable recovery in 2024, achieving an export value of US$ 16.3 billion (or $16.27 billion), representing a significant increase of 20.8% compared to 2023. This performance successfully surpassed the industry’s $15.2 billion target set for the year.

The United States has consistently topped the list of hardwood suppliers to Vietnam for nearly a decade. In 2024, Vietnam imported $316.36 million worth from the US, marking a significant increase of 32.9% compared to 2023. The US accounted for 11.2% of Vietnam’s total wood and wood products (W&WP) import turnover.

  • The U.S. is Vietnam’s largest export market for wood and wood products, accounting for approximately 56% of Vietnam’s total export value.
  • Vietnam’s wood processing sector is heavily import-dependent for its raw materials, importing over $2.81 billion worth of wood and wood products in 2024. Raw materials (HS 44 group), such as logs and sawn wood, account for 85.2% of Vietnam’s total import value.
  • Vietnam’s wood processing sector is a global manufacturing powerhouse and a perpetually lucrative market for US hardwood and timber suppliers. Its explosive export growth in finished goods is fundamentally dependent on securing high-quality, legally sourced raw materials, a demand largely met by the United States.

Download the Flyer for the Focused Trade Mission to Vietnam for Wood Products at the HAWA Expo

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand:

  • Raw wood necessary for Vietnam’s finished furniture exports:
    • Sawn Wood
    • Round Wood
    • Veneer
  • Hardwood:
    • Oak, Walnut & Ash for Logs
    • Poplar, Oak, Walnut & Aider for Sawn Timber

U.S. hardwoods are primarily converted into high-demand furniture products for the US market. Finished goods exports (HS 9401 and HS 9403) accounted for over 89.9% of Vietnam’s export value to the US in 2024.

Mission Itinerary 

Sunday, March 1, 2026: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City

Monday, March 2, 2026: Market & Industry Briefing / Retail & Market Visits

Tuesday, March 3, 2026: One-on-One Meetings with Buyers / U.S. Trade Reception

Wednesday, March 4, 2026: HAWA EXPO 2026 Opening Ceremony & Show Day

Thursday, March 5, 2026: Offsite Visits to Binh Duong Province (BIWA)

Friday, March 6, 2026: Offsite Visits to Dong Nai Province (DOWA)

Saturday, March 7, 2026: Optional Show Visit / Departures

Schedule is subject to change.

Travel Information

Please consider resources such a www.travel.state.gov when determining if this event is appropriate for you or your company.

Focused Trade Mission Services Provided

  • One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers from Vietnam
  • Pre-event custom product research
  • Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
  • Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure.
  • On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
  • Identifying top leads

Preparation Assistance

Market & Country Profiles

Start your trade mission journey now.
We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.

Access in-depth country-specific data and industry research

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date
exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

View Available Webinars

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

Learn More

BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for 50% reimbursement on:

  • Promotions and product demonstrations
  • Advertising
  • Select international travel costs
  • Marketing and point-of-sale materials
  • Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
  • And much more!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

Your Connection To Growth®

©2025 Food Export Association of the Midwest USA and Food Export USA–Northeast. All Rights Reserved.


Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact us. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer.

Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast reserve the right to deny services to any firm or individual which, in the sole opinion of Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast, does not comply with FAS, MAP or Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast regulations or policies, or otherwise offer the best opportunity to achieve its mission of increasing food and agricultural exports. Submission of any false or misleading information may be grounds for rejection or subsequent revocation of any application or participation. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are equal opportunity employers and providers.