Tiếng ViệtOver 800 booths of partners from the US, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, China, etc. participated in Binh Duong International Wood Materials and Machinery Fair 2023.
In order to promote the trade promotion and development of the Industry and Trade industry in general, the wood processing and export industry in particular, on the morning of August 9, in Binh Duong, the wood industry associations held a Machinery Fair. and international wood materials Binh Duong 2023 (BIFA WOOD 2023).
Speaking at the opening of the fair, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tri – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – said that in the first 7 months of 2023, due to the increase in geopolitical competition, conflicts, and complicated developments, dragging In the long run, global inflation has increased, leading to a decrease in the main export markets of Vietnam’s forest products.
The selling prices of some key forest products such as wood chips and wood pellets have decreased by 30-35% compared to 2022; export value of wood and forest products dropped sharply, reaching 7.78 billion USD, down 25.5% over the same period last year.
In the context of general market difficulties, trade promotion in general and the wood industry in particular is very important. This is the solution to turn disadvantages into opportunities, turning threats into opportunities. And Binh Duong International Wood Materials and Machinery Fair – BIFA WOOD in 2023 opened today is a testament to the initiative, flexibility, creativity and adaptability.
“Along with Hawa Expo 2023 held in February 2023, BIFA WOOD 2023 will contribute to helping the wood processing industry regain its growth momentum in the last months of 2023 and realize the export target of 20 billion USD of forest products. by 2025 according to the Project on development of a sustainable and effective wood processing industry in the 2021-2030 period approved by the Prime Minister”, emphasized Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tri.
Binh Duong – one of the “capitals” of the wood industry. Mr. Nguyen Van Danh – Vice Chairman of Binh Duong Provincial People’s Committee – shared that in the first 6 months of 2023, Binh Duong’s export turnover was estimated at 2,788.34 million USD, down 5.3% over the same period, accounting for 18 45% of total exports. Although growth has decreased, the wood industry still plays a very important role in the overall development of the local industrial picture.
The International Wood Materials and Machinery Fair in recent years has become a prestigious exhibition brand, held annually in Binh Duong. This activity needs to be replicated more so that it can promote local trade, connection and import-export activities.
“Through this fair, I hope domestic and foreign associations and businesses have the opportunity to promote prestigious and quality products as well as share breakthroughs in the manufacturing industry in Vietnam. South and enhance competition in the international arena”, shared Mr. Nguyen Van Dich.
From the perspective of the industry and trade, Mr. Le Hoang Tai – Deputy Director of the Trade Promotion Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) – said that the third quarter of 2023 has recorded signs of recovery in demand in markets such as the US. , EU, Japan, Korea, India, Canada… as well as many trends in sustainable production and new requirements from increasingly tight markets for new materials, new wood products, the number of production process…
This requires Vietnam’s wood industry to focus on using sustainable raw materials and production processes, minimizing emissions to the environment.
Therefore, the Binh Duong International Wood Materials and Machinery Fair 2023 will be an effective trade promotion channel, helping Vietnamese and regional businesses to introduce new products and technologies in production and processing. wood; access to a wide variety of sources of wood raw materials to meet production and export needs.
At the same time, it is also an opportunity for professionals and businesses to directly evaluate and select on the spot advanced machinery and equipment products in the direction of automation of many reputable manufacturers from the US, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, China…
Machinery, technology and wood materials are two of the four pillars of the development of the wood industry. Mr. Do Xuan Lap – Chairman of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association – said that the application of technology will help wood industry enterprises increase labor productivity, support governance, enhance business brands, meet meet the requirements of the market in the current context, and at the same time, open up sustainable and long-term trading opportunities. Besides, the abundant and diverse supply of wood materials around the world will allow wood processing enterprises to expand their production and business development.
In 2022, the export of wood and forest products will reach more than 16.5 billion USD, export prospect in 2023, export turnover will reach 17 billion USD, of which, furniture, items such as fiberboard, chipboard, plywood will grow over 5%, wood pallet will grow from 20 – 30%.
To continue to maintain stability, towards the goal of achieving an export turnover of 20 billion USD by 2025, the wood industry is focusing on promoting its image and brand, connecting with partners around the world, and expanding market through fairs and exhibitions. One of them is the Binh Duong International Wood Materials and Machinery Fair 2023 in order to support the export of the wood industry to achieve a solid step.
“The fair will take place from August 9 to 12, 2023, with exhibition activities and a series of large-scale events that will help connect trade, introduce and introduce machinery, equipment, and raw materials. materials for Vietnam’s wood processing industry,” shared Mr. Do Xuan Lap.
The fair has a scale of over 800 booths, a display area of 12,000 m2, gathering more than 100 enterprises exhibiting machinery, industrial equipment, accessories, serving materials, and prestigious wood materials in Vietnam and countries in the region. The fair is expected to attract more than 8,000 visitors, including more than 2,000 international visitors and more than 6,000 domestic visitors.
