Vietnam Wood Species Inbound Trade Mission to South Carolina

Vietnam is both a major exporter of wood and wood products (to destinations like the U.S. and Europe) and an emerging, growing importer of raw materials, including U.S. logs, sawn timber, and veneer. In 2024, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports soared to approximately USD 16.25 billion, up over 20% compared with the prior year. Vietnam imported roughly USD 316.36 million worth of U.S. timber in 2024 - this includes about 303,330 m³ of U.S. logs (~ USD 89.9 million), 428,980 m³ of sawn lumber (~ USD 215.3 million), and veneer imports of USD 6.72 million. All were up significantly year over year. Vietnam is pursuing policies to increase imports of U.S. raw materials to satisfy its wood processing sector, which is heavily export oriented.

Exporters are invited to participate in this high-value inbound mission bringing top wood species buyers from Vietnam to South Carolina. This event offers a unique opportunity to build lasting trade relationships with importers actively seeking high-quality wood species products from the Southern United States.

*This event is in conjunction with the India Wood Species Inbound Trade Mission

Participation Fee: $35.00

• One-on-one meetings/facility visits with Vietnamese Buyers in Charleston, South Carolina – April 8-9, 2027

Fee Includes:

• Pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with key buyers, importers, distributors, and/or brokers from Vietnam

Registration Deadline: February 5, 2027(No refunds for cancellation after this date)

Product Samples: All participants are required to provide samples of their products at the event; if there is a reason you cannot sample your products, you must contact SUSTA’s Global Events (events@susta.org) team upon registration.