Quick answer
Who is a reliable timber supplier and exporter for Vietnam?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports timber to buyers in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Cai Mep with about 10–20 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Vietnam needs timber
Vietnam is one of Asia's fastest-growing manufacturing economies, producing electronics, garments, furniture and footwear for export, with heavy infrastructure investment.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Vietnam
Urban growth and infrastructure drive building-material demand.
In Vietnam, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy timber from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys timber: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Cement & building materials plants in Vietnam
Northern cement plants need bearings and couplings.
In Vietnam, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy timber from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys timber: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Wholesale & retail distribution in Vietnam
Distributors and retailers in Vietnam import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Vietnam, hardware stores and supermarkets buy timber from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys timber: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Hospitality & real estate in Vietnam
Hospitality developers in Vietnam order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Vietnam, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy timber from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys timber: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 7 cities for timber in Vietnam
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of timber. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Timber in Hanoivia Hai Phong · 1 day by roadThe capital, with heavy infrastructure investment and northern industrial zones.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Timber in Ho Chi Minh Cityport: Cat Lai / Cai MepVietnam's largest city and economic centre.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 03Timber in Da Nangport: Da NangCentral coast port and resort city.Construction & infrastructureHospitality & real estate
- 04Timber in Thanh Hoaport: Nghi SonNghi Son refinery and cement plants.Cement & building materials plants
- 05Timber in Nha Trangvia Cam Ranh · 1 day by roadBeach-resort city.Hospitality & real estate
- 06Timber in Haiphongport: Hai PhongNorthern port city with car, cement and electronics plants.Cement & building materials plants
- 07Timber in Ha Longport: Cai LanQuang Ninh coal-mining region and tourist bay.Hospitality & real estate
Importing timber into Vietnam: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Vietnam — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Vietnam working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +84 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Vietnamese; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Vietnamese đồng (VND); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | VNACCS / VCIS |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA — preferential duty with Form AI |
| Plan orders around | Tết (Lunar New Year, January–February), when factories and ports slow for one to two weeks |
Timber specifications for Vietnam
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Vietnam's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Products covered by QCVN technical regulations need conformity documentation.
Price, duties & landed cost in Vietnam
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Vietnamese đồng (VND) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Cai Mep |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply) |
| Import conformity | Products covered by QCVN technical regulations need conformity documentation. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Vietnam
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.