Sourcing from Vietnam · Vietnam → World
Natural Rubber and Plastic Product Suppliers in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the world's leading natural rubber producers and has a large plastics industry making packaging, household goods and building materials. GLG helps buyers verify producers, check grades and documentation, and ship rubber and plastic products reliably.
Key products
- Natural rubber SVR 3L, SVR 5, SVR CV50/CV60, SVR 10 and SVR 20
- Ribbed smoked sheets (RSS) and latex concentrate 60 percent
- Rubber products: gloves, mats, belts, hoses and moulded parts
- Tyres and inner tubes
- Plastic bags, PE films and flexible packaging
- Rigid plastic packaging, containers and closures
- Household plastics and plastic furniture
- PVC and HDPE pipes and fittings
Sourcing regions
- Đông Nam Bộ (Tây Ninh, Đồng Nai, TP.HCM) – the main rubber plantation and processing region
- Tây Nguyên (Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk) – rubber plantations and processing plants
- Quảng Trị and north central coast – rubber plantations
- TP.HCM and Đồng Nai – plastic packaging, household plastics and rubber goods
- Hải Phòng, Hà Nội and Hưng Yên – plastic packaging and technical plastic parts in the north
Common HS codes
| HS code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4001 | Natural rubber, latex and sheets |
| 4011 | New pneumatic tyres of rubber |
| 4015 | Rubber gloves and apparel |
| 3923 | Plastic articles for packing goods |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes and fittings |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware and household articles |
HS codes are indicative. Confirm the exact classification of your product before you declare it.
Certifications buyers ask for
- EU Deforestation Regulation due diligence with plot geolocation for natural rubber where applicable
- FSC certification for natural rubber and latex where buyers ask for it
- ISO 9001 and test reports against the SVR technical standard
- Food contact compliance (FDA 21 CFR, EU 10/2011) for food packaging
- BRCGS Packaging Materials for packaging suppliers to food brands
- REACH and RoHS for technical rubber and plastic parts
- GRS or ISCC PLUS for recycled or bio-based content
Logistics notes
- SVR bales are usually shipped in 20-foot containers on pallets or in shrink-wrapped bales; check weight limits.
- Latex concentrate ships in flexitanks or ISO tanks, with ammonia levels controlled.
- Plastic products are bulky; optimise carton size or nest products to fit more in a 40HC.
- Southern rubber ships via Cát Lái and Cái Mép; overland routes to China are also used for rubber.
- Avoid heat and direct sun in storage for gloves and latex products.
Sourcing tips
- Ask for the processing plant and plantation sources behind each rubber lot.
- Specify the SVR grade and request a certificate of analysis for each shipment.
- For plastics, confirm the resin type and whether recycled content is used.
- Check moulds, tooling ownership and capacity before placing orders for custom parts.
- Verify food contact and migration test reports from accredited labs.
Vietnam's position in rubber and plastics
Vietnam is among the top producers and exporters of natural rubber, with plantations in the Southeast region, the Central Highlands and the north central coast. Most output is processed into technically specified grades (SVR) and latex concentrate, then exported to tyre makers and rubber goods manufacturers. A growing share is used domestically for gloves, tyres and moulded products.
The plastics industry is large and export-oriented, producing packaging, household goods, pipes and technical parts. Much of the resin is imported, so plastic product prices follow global resin prices. Sustainability requirements, including recycled content and deforestation-free rubber, are now part of many buyer specifications.
Grades and specifications
| Product | Common grades | Key parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Natural rubber | SVR 3L, SVR 5, SVR CV50/CV60, SVR 10, SVR 20 | Dirt, ash, volatile matter, nitrogen, PRI, Mooney viscosity |
| Latex concentrate | HA and LA centrifuged latex, 60 percent DRC | DRC, TSC, ammonia, mechanical stability |
| Plastic packaging | PE, PP, PET, recycled grades | Thickness, strength, food contact compliance, print |
| Rubber goods | Natural or synthetic compounds | Hardness, tensile, elongation, chemical resistance |
How GLG sources and verifies suppliers
- Shortlist processors and manufacturers that match the grade and product.
- Verify business registration, export history and quality certificates.
- Visit processing plants and factories to check equipment, laboratories and storage.
- Review traceability systems and geolocation data for rubber where buyers need deforestation due diligence.
- Arrange independent sampling, testing and pre-shipment inspection.
For natural rubber, GLG looks closely at how a processor collects latex and cup lump: from its own plantations, from smallholders or through traders. Each model has a different traceability risk. For plastic products, we review moulding machines, raw material storage and whether in-house testing covers thickness, strength and migration where food contact applies.
Buying process, payment and Incoterms
- Send the RFQ with grade, specification, quantity and delivery schedule.
- Receive shortlisted suppliers, quotations and certificates of analysis.
- Test samples in your own laboratory or a third-party lab.
- Sign the contract directly with the supplier, including quality claims procedures.
- Inspect and ship with the agreed documents.
Rubber is often traded FOB or CIF with price linked to market references, and payment by letter of credit or cash against documents. Plastic products are usually bought FOB with a deposit and balance before shipment. Use clear quality claim clauses and independent inspection at loading.
Risks to manage
- Grade inconsistency between lots, especially dirt and viscosity in rubber.
- Missing traceability data needed for deforestation rules in the EU.
- Resin price swings affecting plastic product quotations.
- Undeclared recycled content or non-compliant additives in food packaging.
- Ageing and stickiness of rubber or gloves stored in hot conditions before shipment.
GLG does not trade rubber or plastics itself and does not guarantee supplier performance. Contracts are directly between buyer and supplier.
Frequently asked questions
What is SVR rubber?
SVR stands for Standard Vietnamese Rubber, a technically specified grading system similar to other national standards. Grades such as SVR 3L and SVR 10 differ in impurity and other parameters.
Can Vietnamese suppliers provide geolocation data for rubber?
Many larger processors are building traceability systems, but data quality varies. GLG can help check what a supplier can provide before you contract.
Can I order custom plastic products?
Yes, many factories make custom injection or blow-moulded products. You usually pay for the mould, and ownership should be stated in the contract.
GLG connects, verifies and coordinates, but is not a party to the sales contract: the purchase agreement, price and performance obligations are between buyer and seller. Verification and inspection results reflect conditions at the time of the check and do not guarantee future performance.