Hoa Phat ships 8,000 tonnes of galvanized steel to Japan
VOV.VN - Hoa Phat Steel Sheet Co., Ltd, member of Hoa Phat Group (HPG) has successfully exported an order of approximately 8,000 tonnes of galvanized steel coils to Japan in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking an important step in its international expansion strategy and demonstrating the product's competitiveness in a demanding quality market.
The shipment meets Japan's JIS G 3302 standard, satisfying strict requirements regarding specifications, zero-spangle surface finish, and environmentally friendly Chromium 3+ or Chromium-free surface treatment technology. The products carry a Vietnamese Certificate of Origin (C/O), enabling partners to easily access applicable tariff incentives.
Earlier in 2026, Hoa Phat Steel Sheet was officially granted JIS certification by JIC Quality Assurance Ltd. (JICQA), a reputable Japanese certification organization, for its cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel, galvalume steel, and color-coated steel product lines. This certification recognizes the company's production capacity, quality control system, and ability to meet international technical standards, serving as a foundation to expand cooperation opportunities in high-standard markets.
Equipped with imported European production lines with a designed capacity of up to 600,000 tonnes per year, Hoa Phat Steel Sheet supplies a diverse range of products, including pickled steel coils, cold-rolled steel coils, galvanized steel, galvalume steel, and color-coated steel.
Following this initial shipment to Japan, the company plans to continue boosting exports of other strategic product lines as a way of expanding cooperation with international partners, and effectively tapping potential markets.
Over the nine-month period of 2026, Hoa Phat Steel Sheet achieved a sales volume of 307,000 tonnes, maintaining its position among the top five largest coated steel manufacturers in Vietnam. The export market contributed 29.8% of total sales volume.
Hoa Phat Steel Sheet products have so far reached 29 countries and territories across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Successfully penetrating the Japanese market continues to open up new growth opportunities, helping raise the brand's position in the international market.
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