Export turnover of bamboo handicrafts decreases slightly

The United States continues to lead the country's main export market for bamboo and rattan products, accounting for 20.9% of total turnover.
According to preliminary statistics released by the GDVC, in July, the export turnover of rattan, bamboo, sedge and carpets decreased by 5.2% compared to June, equivalent to 19.8 million USD, calculated from By the end of July 2017, the export value of this item increased slightly by 0.56% against the same period last year to USD 147.6 million.

The United States continues to lead the country's main export market for Vietnamese bamboo and rattan products, accounting for 20.9% of the total turnover, with USD 30.9 million, but the export turnover is higher than the same period last year. down 10.7%. Japan was second with $ 27.9 million, up 22 percent, followed by Germany, down 10.38 percent from the same period last year, to $ 15.9 million.

In addition to the three main markets mentioned above, Vietnam's rattan and bamboo products are also exported to the Netherlands, Australia, the UK and South Korea. In general, the export turnover in the first 7 months of this year has growth rate, accounting for 57.8% and reverse market turnover decreased 42.1%.

Particularly, exports to the Belgian market were only 2.1 million USD, but compared with the same period in 2016, the increase was 61.78%. Conversely, exports to the Indian market declined sharply, falling 84.83% to $ 180.8 thousand.