Vietnam has quietly become one of Asia's most important sourcing countries — the world's second-largest coffee exporter, a booming furniture and footwear manufacturer, and a low-cost base for textiles and handicrafts. For Filipino importers, that means fresh product lines and healthy margins just a short sea route away.
Angkat now consolidates cargo from Vietnam straight to our Metro Manila hubs, so you can source new categories without setting up your own shipping.
Why import from Vietnam?
The China+1 shiftGlobal brands are moving factories to Vietnam, so availability and quality on furniture, textiles and footwear keep improving.
An agricultural powerhouseWorld #2 in coffee and a top cashew and pepper processor — prices that are hard to beat anywhere else.
Short, affordable sea lanesVietnam's proximity keeps freight cheap for bulky, high-margin goods like furniture and décor.
Top products to import from Vietnam
01
Coffee (robusta, instant, phin drip)
The world's #2 coffee exporter — strong café and reseller demand back home.
02
Wood & rattan furniture
Handcrafted solid-wood and rattan pieces at prices local retailers can mark up well.
03
Home décor & handicrafts
Bamboo, ceramics and lacquerware for home and gift shops.
04
Textiles & garments
A huge low-cost apparel base for boutiques and online sellers.
05
Footwear
One of the world's biggest shoe producers — competitive on sandals and sneakers.
06
Processed food & snacks
Dried fruit, rice paper and instant pho ride the Southeast-Asian snack trend.
07
Cashew nuts & agri produce
Vietnam is the top global cashew processor — excellent margins.
08
Ceramics & building materials
Tiles and homeware often cheaper than local supply.
09
Frozen seafood
Competitive pricing for food-service buyers.
Trend to watch: 2025 is a record coffee year for Vietnam (targeting roughly US$8B in exports), and furniture makers are expanding fast as global brands shift sourcing here — good news for both availability and price.
Where to source in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh CityGeneral trade: textiles, footwear, food and consumer goods.
Binh Duong & Dong NaiThe furniture and wood-manufacturing belt.
Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak)Vietnam's coffee heartland.
Hanoi & Bat TrangHandicrafts and the famous ceramics village.
How it ships & what to know
Sea or air?
Furniture, décor, textiles and ceramics travel best by sea — LCL for small loads, FCL for volume. Urgent or high-value items can go by air.
Customs & regulations
Coffee, snacks, seafood and other food items need FDA registration (LTO + product registration), and fresh agricultural goods may require Bureau of Plant Industry / SPS clearance. Our team helps you sort the paperwork.
Ready to import from Vietnam?
Let Angkat consolidate your cargo from Vietnam straight to Metro Manila — sea or air, door to door. Get a quote or message us to start.