VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there remains ample space to bolster Vietnamese furniture and wood exports to the United States in the near future, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The complex nature of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting southern cities has led to 60% of enterprises operating in the wood sector to suspend their operations, leading to severe difficulties in fulfilling export orders for the EU and the US.

VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s wood exports have witnessed robust growth over the opening five months of the year, according to industry insiders.

The Vietnam Furniture Matching Week, held by the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA), kicked off in the southern city on April 14.

Despite the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, wood and wooden product exports still posted impressive growth due to the efforts of many businesses to apply advanced technology, develop new products, and make use of online marketing channels.

VOV.VN - There remains plenty of room for Vietnamese businesses to increase their market share of furniture and handicrafts products in the United States market, according to an online seminar held on March 5 by the Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA)

Experts believe Vietnam this year will reach its export target for timber and wooden products at US$12 billion, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.