Paper imports on the rise

In the period, Vietnam imported paper from 18 countries in the world, mainly from Asia. China topped among suppliers of paper for Vietnam, making up 27%, with 471,500 tons worth US$284.6 million, followed by Taiwan with 261,400 tons valuing at US$136.2 million and Indonesia with 237,900 tons worth US$165.8 million.

Among paper exporters to Vietnam, Russia enjoyed a robust growth of 64.17% to US$23,800 tons and Sweden suffered a deepest decline of 27.63% to 4,100 tons.