Tuyen Quang proactively adapts and promotes goods export

In recent years, Tuyen Quang's export activities have had many positive changes, gradually affirming its role as a driving force for local economic growth.

According to the report of the Department of Industry and Trade, in 2024, the province's export value of goods reached 170.143 million USD; the first quarter of 2025 continued to record positive export results when reaching 51.54 million USD, equal to 176.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

The main export items of Tuyen Quang province include: tea, pulp, writing paper, textiles, barite powder, wood and wood products such as: acacia wood, floorboards, swing chairs, wooden chopsticks, envelopes, refined wood and antimony... In particular, the province's typical agricultural products such as: Xuan Van grapefruit, guava tea, honey, male papaya flowers have been exported to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, opening up great potential for local agricultural products to reach the international market. Currently, the province has many stable export markets such as: America, Europe, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Peru, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

One of the bright spots in export activities in the province is Woodsland Tuyen Quang Joint Stock Company. After nearly 10 years of operation, the company now has three factories producing interior and exterior wooden furniture and industrial boards for export. In 2024, revenue reached 1,600 billion VND, an increase of 23% compared to 2023, contributing more than 60 billion VND to the state budget. Two products of the company, Woodsland flooring and interior and exterior wooden furniture, have been recognized as National Brand products.

Mr. Le Quang Khanh, Director of Woodsland Tuyen Quang Joint Stock Company, said: The company's export output to the US accounts for 25% and is high-quality, high-value products. In 2024, the export output to the US market is 929,000 products, with an export value of 7.7 million USD. In 2025, the export to the US market is expected to reach 4 million USD. Currently, the company is adjusting its production and market plans to better adapt in the coming time. At the same time, rebuilding production and export plans; working with partners to agree on situations to respond to market fluctuations and challenges.

In the province, there are currently eight enterprises exporting products to the US market with the main items being: garments, wooden furniture, interior and exterior furniture, tea, canvas rolls with a total export value of 57.1 million USD in 2024, expected to reach 78.5 million USD in 2025. In order to promptly grasp the production, business and export situation of enterprises exporting goods to the US, the Department of Industry and Trade of Tuyen Quang province has proactively worked with enterprises producing key export products. At the same time, grasping the thoughts, aspirations and proposals of each enterprise for the industry, the province, the Government , accompanying enterprises to find ways to maintain production and ensure jobs for workers.

Ms. Cao Thi Cam Tu, Deputy Director of Sao Viet Tuyen Quang Limited Liability Company, said: Currently, the company is producing plywood lines that meet technical, environmental and design standards for demanding markets such as the US, Japan and the Middle East. These are large, potential markets, but also have certain fluctuations. In the current context, the US is one of the largest consumer markets for wood and wood products from Vietnam, with a tendency to tighten trade policies and impose high taxes on goods from some countries.

The company's board of directors has met and made decisions to proactively adapt. In addition to strengthening connections, developing technology, and improving the quality of human resources, the company has identified expanding exports to new markets as an inevitable trend. "In the coming time, the company will expand and diversify markets to minimize risks and not be dependent on one market. Along with that, we will meet, search, and sign more contracts with partners from Japan and will step up the search for partners in the European market. Currently, there have been initial steps of connection, some partners from Europe have visited the company's plywood factory to learn about the products," Ms. Tu emphasized.

2025 is the final year of implementing the Resolution of the 17th Tuyen Quang Provincial Party Congress. Accordingly, the province strives to achieve an export turnover of 190 million USD. However, to achieve this goal, all levels of the province and enterprises have been and are making fundamental plans, diversifying markets, and improving the quality of export products.

Mr. Loc Kim Lien, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of the province, said that in the coming time, Tuyen Quang province will orient to develop sustainable exports, focusing on promoting direct exports of key products, OCOP products and products with advantages of the province. In particular, it will focus on developing products with high added value, applying modern technology, and being environmentally friendly. In addition, the province will orient to develop four main export groups including: agriculture, forestry and fishery; processing and manufacturing industry; garments and new export items.

At the same time, diversify export markets, avoid over-dependence on one market; aim for a healthy and reasonable bilateral trade balance, ensuring sustainable growth in the long term. At the same time, effectively exploit market opening opportunities from international economic integration commitments in the free trade agreements CPTPP, EVFTA, UKVFTA, RCEP... to boost the export of key products of the province to major markets such as: EU, Japan, China, Korea, ASEAN... Exploit potential markets such as the US, Russia, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, India, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America... Along with that, the province focuses on supporting businesses through updating information on trade policies, markets and barriers in international trade, information to help businesses build and adjust appropriate strategies, production and business plans...

With the proactive and flexible spirit from enterprises and the strong direction of all levels and sectors, Tuyen Quang province is proactively adapting and promoting the export of goods. Focusing on improving product quality, diversifying markets and making good use of trade agreements will be the key to making a breakthrough in the export of goods in the province, contributing to the successful implementation of the province's socio-economic development goals in 2025 and the following years.

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