Hanoi, April 16 -- Although Vietnam saw positive results in exports of wood and wooden products in first quarter of this year, breakthrough measures are needed for the country to overcome global economic headwinds and achieve the yearly export target of 18 billion USD.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the export value of wood and wood products in March 2025 was estimated at 1.5 billion USD, bringing the total figure for the first quarter to 3.95 billion USD, an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

The US remained the largest market for Vietnam's wood and wood products, accounting for 53.1% of the market share. It is followed by Japan and China with the respective market shares of 13.2% and 10.6...