Sourcing guides
Country-by-country breakdowns of what it actually costs to import from Vietnam. Duty math, corridor logistics, foreign exchange, and the operational steps for first-time importers. No theory, no fluff.
Operations · June 12, 2026
FOB or CIF? The decision affects who controls freight, who owns risk in transit, and how much margin you keep. This guide explains FOB vs CIF specifically for Vietnamese ports (HCMC, Hai Phong, Da Nang) with real numbers.
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Product Guides · June 12, 2026
Vietnam supplies 80% of the world's cashew kernels. This guide covers grade classifications (W180, W240, W320, W450), harvest timing, MOQ thresholds, and how to source cashew from Vietnam in 2026.
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Product Guides · June 12, 2026
Vietnam exported over USD 27 billion in footwear in 2025. This guide covers the three factory clusters, real MOQ thresholds, lead times, and how to actually source shoes from Vietnam in 2026.
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Product Guides · June 12, 2026
Vietnam is a global leader in remy hair extensions. This guide covers what remy hair actually is, grade tiers, MOQ thresholds, pricing per kilo, and how to source hair from Vietnam in 2026.
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Product Guides · June 12, 2026
Vietnam is the world's number one wooden furniture exporter, with 5,000+ factories shipping USD 17 billion+ annually. This guide covers production regions, FSC certification, MOQ, container math, and how to source furniture from Vietnam in 2026.
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Vietnam Sourcing · June 12, 2026
Vietnam factory wages averaged USD 340/month in 2025. Regional minimum wage rose 7.2% on January 1, 2026. This guide covers real factory labor cost including total cost of employment, regional variation, and how Vietnamese wages stack up against China and India.
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Vietnam Sourcing · June 12, 2026
Vietnam exported USD 642.9 billion in goods in 2025. Here are the 11 categories where Vietnam is top three globally, with verified 2026 data and what it means for importers.
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Sourcing Guides · June 4, 2026
China vs Vietnam sourcing in 2026: a straight comparison of labour cost, minimum order quantities, tariffs and trade access, quality, and supply-chain depth, plus when each is the right call and why most serious importers run both.
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Sourcing Guides · June 4, 2026
How to import from Vietnam to Ethiopia in 2026: real duty and tax math, the foreign exchange reality, the Djibouti corridor, and a step-by-step process for first-time importers.
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Sourcing Guides · June 4, 2026
How to import from Vietnam to Ghana in 2026: real duty and tax math under the ECOWAS tariff and 2026 VAT reform, the G-CAP conformity certificate, ICUMS clearance, Tema port logistics, and a step-by-step process for importers.
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Sourcing Guides · June 4, 2026
How to import from Vietnam to Kenya in 2026: real duty and tax math under the EAC tariff, the mandatory PVoC conformity check, Mombasa port and SGR logistics, and a step-by-step process for importers.
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Sourcing Guides · June 4, 2026
How to import from Vietnam to South Africa in 2026: real duty and VAT math including the 10% ATV uplift, SARS importer registration, ITAC permits and NRCS letters of authority, Durban port logistics, and a step-by-step process for importers.
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