Vietnam – China Sourcing Industry News
Price trend analysis, trade fairs, tax policy, case studies from Vietnamese buyers and supplier profiles. Updated weekly by the Guangzhou + Hanoi teams.
Foshan ceramic price trend Q1/2026 — Up 8% due to fuel
Analysis of raw material, gas, electricity price fluctuations and their impact on Foshan ceramic factories. Forecast for Vietnamese buyers and optimal ordering timing.
Canton Fair 2026 — 5 products Vietnam should hunt for
From April 15 to May 5, Canton Fair Phase 1 will showcase thousands of new products. Huayuesc is leading a delegation of 30 Vietnamese buyers — here are the 5 hottest product categories forecasted.
Wood furniture import tax Q1/2026 — 5% reduction
Ministry of Finance issues new Circular reducing MFN tax on wooden furniture HS 9403 from 25% to 20%. Impact analysis for buyers importing from China.
Case study: Saigon showroom saves 22% by switching to Huayuesc
Saigon Showroom (HCMC) switches from traditional broker to Huayuesc for 18 orders in 2025. Detailed analysis: sourcing price, freight, tax, dispute.
Analysis: Lach Huyen vs Cat Lai port — which should Northern buyers choose?
Lach Huyen Port (Hai Phong) vs Cat Lai Port (Ho Chi Minh City) — a comparison of freight costs, delivery time, congestion, and customs clearance services for Northern Vietnamese buyers in Q1/2026.
Huayuesc launches AI Sourcing — LLM matching beta
CSR releases AI Sourcing tool using LLM to automatically match buyer RFQ with 4,000+ suppliers in database. Free beta test for first 100 buyers.
DDP road via Lang Son — New delivery time only 5-7 days
Huu Nghi border gate upgrades infrastructure in Q1/2026, Huayuesc signs MOU with 2 forwarders to provide DDP road 5-7 days from Foshan/Guangzhou.
OPPEIN Home — Profile of Asia's #1 kitchen cabinet supplier
OPPEIN Home Group (Guangzhou) is Asia's #1 kitchen cabinet manufacturer with $4.2B revenue in 2025. Huayuesc interviewed the CEO and toured the 200,000m² factory.
5 Common Mistakes When Ordering Samples — New Buyers Should Avoid
Ordering samples is an indispensable step when sourcing for the first time. But there are 5 common mistakes that cause samples not to reflect MOQ quality correctly. The CSR team shares their experience.
Vietnam Expo 2026 — Huayuesc delegation leads 30 buyers
09/04 - 12/04 at Hanoi International Exhibition Center. Huayuesc delegation organizes B2B match-making with 50+ Chinese suppliers coming to Vietnam. Free registration for buyers.
Pricing tier analysis — When to set MOQ 500 vs 100?
Tier pricing is clear, but deciding between MOQ 100 or 500 is not simple. Detailed analysis of cash flow, warehouse, and capital turnover for Vietnamese buyers.
Trade Alert — 12,000+ Vietnamese buyers subscribe to the weekly newsletter
Trade Alert is Huayuesc's free email newsletter sent every Thursday covering price trends, new products, and limited deals. 12,000+ buyers have subscribed.