In early 2017, paper exports and value-added products grew

In early 2017, export value of paper and paper products increased by US $ 43.3 million in January and July, up 7.9% over the same period.

In contrast to the growth rate from the end of 2016, in the first month of 2017 exports of paper and paper products decreased 7.3% compared to December 2016 - this is the first month of decline after 3 months growth Consecutively - but compared with the same period last year, paper and paper exports grew 7.9% to $ 43.3 million.

Paper and paper products exported mainly to Asian countries, including Taiwanese market, with 6.9 million USD, accounting for 16% of total turnover, but decreased 9.96% over the same period last year. . The second largest market was Japan, gaining 6.5 million USD, up 1.09%, followed by the United States with 5.4 million USD, up 9.42% over the same period.

In general, in the first month of this year, exports of paper and products of Vietnam to the markets with positive growth rate accounted for the majority, 56.25% of which exports to the Chinese market increased the strongest, up 301 , 37%, but turnover was only 1.2 million USD, reverse market with negative growth rate 43.75% and exports to Hong Kong (China) the sharpest decline, down 72.8%.

In addition to the strong Chinese market growth, some other markets also enjoyed relatively high growth rates such as UAE and Thailand which increased by 119.71% and 113.79%, respectively, to US $ 350.8 thousand. And $ 1.4 million.

Preliminary statistics of TCHQ on export market of paper and products in the first month of 2017

ĐVT: USD
 

Huong Nguyen

Vinanet