How To Find Wood And Furniture Manufacturers In Vietnam // Ultimate Guide
Vietnam has firmly established itself as a global leader in furniture manufacturing, renowned for its high-quality woodwork, craftsmanship, and competitive pricing. Over the past decade, Vietnam has transformed into a premier sourcing destination for buyers seeking everything from classic hardwood pieces to contemporary, large-scale furniture production. The country’s furniture industry stands out not only for its skilled artisans and abundant natural resources but also for its ability to serve diverse market demands, including OEM, ODM, and private label solutions.
Navigating Vietnam’s Furniture Industry
Finding the right furniture manufacturer in Vietnam requires more than a directory search. The landscape is dynamic, with manufacturers ranging from boutique workshops specializing in hand-carved, bespoke items to major factories capable of fulfilling high-volume export orders for international brands. To succeed, buyers must understand local market dynamics, recognize the hallmarks of Vietnamese craftsmanship, and carefully evaluate supplier capabilities. Building a successful partnership often hinges on understanding cultural nuances, establishing clear communication, and conducting thorough due diligence.
This guide will walk you through the essential steps for sourcing reputable wooden furniture manufacturers in Vietnam. Whether you are a global retailer, an interior designer seeking custom pieces, or a wholesaler looking for scalable production, knowing how to identify, vet, and engage with the right partners is key. Vietnam’s furniture sector now offers a spectrum of products—from traditional, handcrafted décor to modern, modular office furniture—each reflecting a unique blend of heritage, technical skill, and innovation.
We’ll cover practical strategies for qualifying manufacturers, assessing production capabilities, ensuring compliance with international quality and sustainability standards, and fostering smooth communication despite potential language and cultural barriers. Our goal is to help you navigate the industry with confidence, forging partnerships that deliver both exceptional products and long-term business value.
Vietnam Wood & Furniture Industry: 2025 Snapshot
Export Performance: In 2024, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports reached an estimated $15.7 billion, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. This is a significant increase from $8.55 billion in 2018, highlighting robust annual growth despite global trade volatility and supply chain challenges.
Global Ranking: Vietnam is now the second-largest exporter of wooden furniture in the world (after China), and by far the leading exporter in Southeast Asia.
Industry Scale: The country is home to over 5,800 wood processing and furniture enterprises, with the majority focused on export markets. Major production clusters include Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, and Quang Nam.
Key Export Markets: The United States remains Vietnam’s largest buyer, accounting for over 55% of total wood product exports in 2024. Other major destinations include Japan, South Korea, the EU, and Australia.
Industry Trends:
Rising Costs and Competition: While Vietnam’s products remain competitively priced compared to China, the price gap has narrowed. Increased global demand, rising labor costs, and stricter environmental compliance have pushed up prices by 10–20% over the last five years.
Shift from China: Ongoing US-China trade tensions and tariffs have accelerated the shift of furniture sourcing to Vietnam, attracting new investments and technology transfer.
Sustainability and Compliance: There is a growing emphasis on FSC-certified wood, sustainable sourcing, and traceability. Leading exporters invest in environmental compliance to meet the standards of major markets.
All pictures in this post were taken by me or my teammates while visiting factories in Vietnam
What type of furniture and wooden goods are made in Vietnam
Vietnam has been steadily growing as a significant player in the global furniture market, renowned for its diverse range of products that cater to a wide variety of styles and preferences. Here's a list of the types of furniture commonly manufactured in Vietnam:
Wooden Furniture:
Dining tables and chairs
Coffee tables
Bed frames and headboards
Wardrobes and dressers
Bookcases and shelves
TV stands and entertainment units
Upholstered Furniture:
Sofas and couches
Armchairs and recliners
Ottoman and footstools
Bed headboards
Accent chairs
Sectionals
Outdoor and Garden Furniture:
Patio sets (tables and chairs)
Lounge chairs
Hammocks and swing chairs
Outdoor sofas and daybeds
Garden benches
Sun loungers
Office Furniture:
Office desks
Ergonomic chairs
Filing cabinets
Conference tables
Workstations
Reception desks
Rattan and Wicker Furniture:
Rattan chairs and sofas
Wicker baskets and storage units
Rattan bed frames
Wicker outdoor sets
Rattan bar stools
Handcrafted and Artisanal Furniture:
Traditional Vietnamese lacquered furniture
Hand-painted cabinets and sideboards
Carved wooden sculptures and decorative items
Bamboo furniture
Ethnic and culturally inspired pieces
Children's and Baby Furniture:
Cribs and cots
Kids' beds and bunk beds
Children's tables and chairs
Toy storage solutions
Nursery dressers and changing tables
Kitchen Furniture and Cabinetry:
Modular kitchen units
Kitchen islands
Pantry cabinets
Bar stools and counter chairs
Kitchen trolleys and carts
Custom and Bespoke Furniture:
Tailor-made pieces as per client specifications
Custom upholstery options
Personalized design services
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Furniture:
Furniture made from reclaimed wood
Bamboo and other sustainable materials
Low-impact, environmentally friendly production processes
Vietnamese furniture manufacturers are renowned for their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and ability to cater to a diverse range of tastes and trends, making the country a popular destination for sourcing both mass-produced and custom-made furniture.
Case goods in Vietnam
Case goods are a broad category of products that includes everything from kitchen cabinets, closets, chests of drawers, bookshelves, and more. These are items designed to store goods, and the industry sometimes refers to them as Cabinetry. Case goods are made from various materials, most commonly MDF with a heavy coat of lacquer paint, plywood, often with a veneer to give it a premium look, or solid woods, which tend to be stronger and sturdier but also come at a premium cost. Due to the large size of finished case goods, most manufacturers pack them flat for shipping, with final assembly done on-site.
Case goods often feature additional components, including knobs, rails, and locks. While the wood is typically sourced from Vietnam, the components are still manufactured in China.
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Flat-pack furniture in Vietnam
Flat-pack furniture, made famous by Ikea, is shipped or sold unassembled, usually in a flat package. There are two types of flat-pack goods: Those for consumers and those for professionals. Those assembled by the end consumer are also known as ready-to-assemble furniture. This furniture usually comes with tools and instructions. Flat-pack furniture is popular because it saves the seller on shipping and storage costs, usually allowing them to sell it at a lower price.
Many home, office, and hotel construction items are classified as flat packs, including cabinets, bookshelves, TV stands, bed frames, and other furniture pieces. When a manufacturer makes items for these goods, they usually rely on the final assembly people to have the appropriate tools and hardware to assemble the furniture. They are usually shipped by the components and packed flat and efficiently. They are often packed directly into a container to maximize the amount shipped, with pieces marked by chalk and rough instructions.
Bamboo Furniture and Household Items
Bamboo is increasingly becoming popular for making furniture and other wooden goods, partly because it is one of the most sustainable materials to work with. Bamboo is grass, not a tree; it can grow back when you cut it down. Bamboo can be made into boards, but it behaves differently from most woods; thus, you often need to find a factory working with bamboo. It is most commonly used to make handicrafts and flooring.
What Types Of Wood Are Used By Vietnamese Furniture Manufacturers?
Tropical Hardwoods are the most common woods used in Vietnam. These woods are suitable for mid-range furniture as they have a dense core that handles heat and moisture well. Vietnam’s hot and humid climate has naturally evolved to suit the wood.
Acacia: Known for its durability and attractive grain, acacia is widely used for outdoor furniture due to its resistance to weather and rot.
Rubberwood: Often used for indoor furniture, Rubberwood is appreciated for its environmental sustainability and sturdy nature.
Oak: Valued for its strength and beautiful grain patterns, it is commonly used in high-quality furniture.
Ash Wood: It is often used in modern furniture designs and is known for its flexibility and strength.
Pine: Lightweight and versatile, pine is commonly used for various furniture types, especially in rustic and country-style designs.
Bamboo: Not a wood but a grass, bamboo is increasingly popular for its sustainability and is used in traditional and contemporary Vietnamese furniture.
Teak: Highly prized for its exceptional durability and resistance to the elements, teak is often used in luxury outdoor furniture.
Mahogany: Valued for its beauty and durability, mahogany is often used in classic and high-end furniture pieces.
Walnut: Known for its rich color and fine grain, walnut is used in premium furniture for its luxurious appearance.
Cherry Wood: Cherished for its rich color that deepens over time, it is used in traditional and contemporary furniture.
Beech Wood: Beech is known for its strength and is often used in chairs and other pieces that require a durable material.
MDF and Plywood: Engineered woods, such as MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) and plywood, are also commonly used, often as a cost-effective alternative or to meet specific design specifications.
Based on our experience, Rubberwood and acacia are the most common species in Vietnam. I would call acacia the “default wood” in Vietnam, as most furniture makers have it on hand for most projects. For instance, if you ask the Vietnam supplier for a wooden good without specifying, five times out of ten, they will produce it using acacia, and three times out of ten, they will use Rubberwood. Acacia is an excellent wood choice for most projects; however, if you have a specific wood in mind, please specify it in your product specification sheet. Remember that many popular woods in the United States, such as spruce, pine, hemlock, and Douglas fir, are from Canada and must be imported if you want to manufacture them in Vietnam.
Acacia in Vietnam
It is a tropical hardwood with varieties that grow through the tropics and subtropical regions of the world, including Vietnam. Acacia is famous for many reasons, such as its strength and appearance, which is solid, strong, and light in color. It is also one of the most sustainably grown woods, partly due to how quickly it can grow, and you can plant a new tree as soon as it is chopped down. Due to its rapid growth, it can be produced in significant quantities at a low cost. Acacia is considered one of the best-value woods because it compares favorably in density and is often used in place of more expensive kinds of wood.
Rubberwood in Vietnam
Rubberwood is another wood commonly found in Vietnam and is widely regarded as one of the most sustainable and practical woods. As the name suggests, Rubberwood comes from the same trees that produce latex and rubber, and the wood is harvested after the tree has served its purpose in producing rubber. Rubberwood is a medium-density tropical hardwood and has a naturally light color. The light color allows this to be stained to any desired color, from light to dark. Unfortunately, Rubberwood is also so similar to oak wood that it is commonly labeled as oak when sold. The mislabeling is because they are similar in density and color; however, Rubberwood tends to have a straight grain, while oak is more circular.
Wood in Vietnam includes:
Solid woods in Vietnam
Solid woods are any wood that is made from a single piece of wood. This is the most basic type of wood available. These are solid pieces of wood cut straight from the tree.
Plywoods in Vietnam
Plywood is made by stacking thin wood boards on top of each other and bonding them together with resin or glue. This creates a board; the strength and quality of plywood vary significantly and are based on the type of wood used, the thickness of the sheets, and the number of times they are stacked.
MDF In Vietnam
MDF, short for Medium-Density Fiberboard, is made by combining wood waste and resin. MDF creates a solid board that can be used nearly the same way as plywood. MDF tends to be cheaper and weaker than plywood; however, it is strong enough for weight-bearing furniture, cabinets, and much more. MDF is usually covered up with a thick coat of paint and
Particle Board in Vietnam
Wood shavings and resin mix tend to be the cheapest and weakest materials. We generally avoid this option as it’s unsuitable for most goods, although it’s an option for those on a tight budget.
Veneers in Vietnam
Veneers are thin sheets of wood bonded to the top to create a woodgrain look. Since Particleboard and MDF do not have a grain, they’ll apply an extra veneer layer to give them a solid wood look. Likewise, plywood often features a top layer made with a veneer to give it a more premium appearance. Veneers are primarily cosmetic, but they also help protect the wood underneath from the elements.
Vietnam is capable of manufacturing all of these types. Many factories we have visited can process wood from raw timber into solid wood boards, plywood, or MDF. This allows for the use of custom types of wood in your product.
The paper thin cut wood is ready to be applied to give a premium look. This factory has dozens of different Veneers to make any look the client desires.
Sustainable Wood Products In Vietnam And FSC Certification
Forest Stewardship Council in Vietnam
One of our clients’ biggest concerns is the sustainability and environmental impact of the factories’ wood. The Forest Stewardship Council, commonly referred to as FSC, is one of the most respected organizations that tracks the wood supply chain to ensure that wood is harvested sustainably from sustainable sources. Additionally, they certify that factories use only sustainably sourced wood and conduct audits of the entire supply chain.
They have two certification levels: forest management certification and chain of custody certification. Forest management is for those who maintain plantations or harvest wood from the forest. The chain of custody is for end-users and factories that purchase lumber to certify that they only use sustainably sourced wood in their products.
They also oversee wood certification for factories that use a mix of FSC-certified and traditionally sourced wood. This is to encourage the gradual adoption of FCS wood since changing a factory’s source of wood isn’t easy.
Vietnam is a forested country, so there is no shortage of wood. Many plantation and wood suppliers in the country can harvest wood sustainably and have FCS Certification. The Forest Stewardship Council makes the names of all certificate holders public in an easily searchable database, which you can view here: https://info.fsc.org/certificate.php#result.
Vietnam and the EU Regulations
As part of a massive free trade agreement with the EU signed in October 2018, Vietnam’s wood industry must comply with regulations across its entire industry, not just wood products exported to the EU. This includes a crackdown on illegal wood harvesting, better forest management, and more sustainably sourced timber products. It should be noted that Vietnam voluntarily enforces these actions; however, it has also established a national forest certification process to ensure that wood is tracked correctly.
Vietnam has taken additional steps to ensure that wood is produced sustainably and to promote conservation. The EU also mandates that any factory that produces products bound for the EU must comply with FSC guidelines; thus, many manufacturers are FSC-certified.
Advance CNC machining can carve complex shapes and patterns on wood with millimeter precision.
Vietnam Furniture Manufacturers Association
Handicraft and Wood Industry Association (HAWA)
They are also called HAWA. Despite the name, their primary focus is on Furniture manufacturers of all kinds. In addition to furniture, they represent manufacturers of bamboo, rattan, water hyacinth, lacquerware, fine art, pottery, and porcelain goods. They represent hundreds of wood manufacturers in Vietnam and work to promote domestic and international trade. The industry puts on three exhibitions annually, most notably the Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Expo, which we discuss below.
Trade shows for Vietnam furniture manufacturers
Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Expo // www.vifafair.com or www.vifaexpo.com
Most commonly referred to as VIFA EXPO, it is the largest furniture trade show in Vietnam. Last year, almost 400 manufacturers were represented, and over 1,800 booths were present. The fair features a full range of Furniture manufacturers, handicrafts, home decor, and more. It is held every March. The show focuses on furniture and home accessories, featuring finished products and the latest manufacturing methods and innovations.
Focus:
Furniture
Wooden goods
Handicrafts
Home Goods
City: Ho Chi Minh
Venue: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
799 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu Ward, Dist 7.
Vietnam International Furniture Accessories, Hardware & Tools Exhibition // International Woodworking Industry Fair. Machines and Tools // VietnamWood & Furniture
These three trade shows occur simultaneously in the same venue and share nearly identical themes. These fairs are primarily focused on the industry side of furniture, rather than end products. This show will discuss the machinery, tools, furniture, wooden goods, and factory technology.
Focus:
Furniture tech
Wooden goods
Machinery
Furniture Technology
City: Ho Chi Minh
Venue: Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)
799 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu Ward, Dist 7.
Where are the wood manufacturers in Vietnam?
Four central Provinces produce the overwhelming majority of wooden goods in Vietnam:
Quang Nam, in Central Vietnam,
Tuyen Quang, Northern Vietnam, Bordering China
Quang Ngai, in Central Vietnam
Binh Dinh, Southern Vietnam, bordering Ho Chi Minh City
Wood Manufacturing in Binh Dinh
Over half of the wood exports produced in Vietnam are from Binh Dinh province, accounting for more than $4 billion of the $7.7 billion in wooden goods. Cosmo’s offices are located in Binh Duong, about a 45-minute drive from HCMC’s city center, so nearly all the wood manufacturers we work with are in this area. That’s not to say we don’t source from elsewhere in Vietnam when necessary. Binh Dinh is located close to the Vietnamese highlands, where a large amount of high-quality wood is sourced and can be harvested from Ho Chi Minh’s extensive labor pool. If you are flying in to visit wood and furniture manufacturers, it’s simple to fly and rent a car and driver to visit the factories.
Vietnam Furniture Manufacturers Directory // Made by Cosmo
One of Cosmo’s key features is a massive internal database of suppliers. When we began, we were dissatisfied with the available resources for finding a Vietnam supplier, so we developed our database. It has contacts with over 3,600 factories in Vietnam and more than 500 fully verified and pre-qualified suppliers.
One of our most extensive Vietnam Manufacturer lists is for furniture manufacturers. It contains the contact details for over 1,000 suppliers, including more than 100 fully pre-qualified and verified suppliers. We have visited several Furniture manufacturers in Vietnam and have solid experience in the whole supply chain of wooden goods and furniture. This database of Vietnamese furniture and wood manufacturers is constantly updated and verified.
350+ wooden furniture manufacturers
100+ wicker Furniture suppliers
200+ general, wooden goods, and handicrafts manufacturers
100+ bamboo goods manufacturers
100+ Outdoor furniture manufacturers
Please note that there is some overlap of suppliers between the different lists. This is because many factories have multiple specialties.
We also have working relationships with over a dozen factories in Vietnam that make a wide range of furniture and wooden goods, including simple chairs and tables, case goods, beds, high-quality structural wood, decorative wood, and household items.
How Cosmo Sourcing Helps You Find Furniture Manufacturers In Vietnam
Cosmo learned long ago that the best way to find manufacturers is to search for factories proactively.
Maintains a massive internal database of Vietnamese manufacturers
Actively audit the supply chains of some of the largest furniture brands.
Has a list of over 300 suppliers with contacts, many of whom are not publicly listed
You can search factories by style, material, customizations, and more.
Cosmo has utilized this database and method to identify excellent suppliers for numerous furniture and wood clients, totaling over $ 10 million in value, and shipped hundreds of containers of furniture, case goods, and other wooden goods to clients in the US, EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, and more. Our clients have ranged from major hotel chains to major home improvement stores, flat-packed furniture, and much more.
We audited and reversed the supply chain of some of the world’s largest and most respected furniture manufacturers, including IKEA, West Elm, Wayfair, Haverty’s, and more. Unfortunately, many of these factories are unlisted, so we had to be creative to get the contact details.
Cosmo Sourcing // Go Straight To The Source!
If you are interested in sourcing, please get in touch with the Cosmo Sourcing team. We have been in Vietnam since 2014 and have the skills to find you the best supplier possible. We are also established in China and are one of the few companies that can source suppliers in both China and Vietnam. Pick the one you think is best.
Our Vietnam Sourcing service enables you to access new manufacturers that are not available in China and avoid recent tariffs. Our services are designed to take your idea, turn it into a product, and ship it to its final destination. Cosmo can handle everything from creating product spec sheets and validation to sourcing, ordering, and evaluating samples, arranging inspections, finding freight forwarders, ensuring quality assurance, negotiating, and even working with prep and fulfillment centers in the United States. We aim to handle every single step of your business in Vietnam for you.
We have helped clients ranging from Fortune 500 to small FBA sellers. So don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know how we can help you.