Paper exports inch up
VOV.VN - Exports of paper and paper products in the first ten months this year increased by 5.6% to US$413.4 million against the same period last year, according to Vietnam Customs.
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The US remained the largest consumer in the reviewed period with an import value of US$77.41 million, accounting for 18.7% of Vietnam’s total export revenue of paper and paper products (up 0.9%).
Japan came second among importers of Vietnamese products with US$74.15 million, making up 16.5% (up 16.8%) and Taiwan ranked third with US$67.05 million, accounting for 16.2% (up 5.3%) of Vietnam’s total export revenue.
Exports of paper and paper products saw a positive growth in many markets like China (up 37.3%), the UAE (up 34.3%) and Thailand (up 31.4%). Meanwhile, some markets suffered a decline in value such as Hong Kong (down 13.2%), the Republic of Korea (down 11.9%) and Singapore (down 11.2%).
