5 Common Practical uses of Vietnam Plywood

Vietnamese plywood is well-known across a spectrum of quality grades, tailored to serve various specialized purposes. It finds widespread application in four main categories: formwork, furniture manufacturing, packaging and pallets, boat construction, and various other general uses in construction.

1. Formwork 

Formwork stands as a prevalent application for Vietnamese plywood, with Film faced Plywood representing a typical choice for this purpose. Renowned for its ability to produce a smooth concrete surface and its durability, Vietnam’s Film faced plywood is gaining popularity worldwide.

There are two alternative types of Vietnam plywood suitable for construction formwork: MR commercial plywood and WBP commercial plywood.

2. Furniture 

Vietnamese plywood finds widespread application in furniture production. Varieties such as Birch face plywood, Okume face plywood, Bintago face Plywood are readily available in Vietnam. Birch plywood, particularly, has gained traction in the US market due to anti-dumping measures against Chinese plywood. Common furniture items crafted from Vietnamese plywood include cabinets, tables, sofas, chairs, and shelves, with the quality of these products being well-received by customers in the US and Europe.

3. Packaging and pallet 

Another prominent application of Vietnamese plywood is in the packaging and pallets sector. With good quality and competitive pricing, Vietnamese plywood has gained popularity in countries like India, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand. Various types of plywood from Vietnam are suitable for packaging and pallets:

  • Commercial plywood with Bintango/Oukume face
  • Packing plywood with Bintango/Styrax face
  • LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)

3. Boat industry 

In the boat manufacturing sector, Vietnamese plywood fulfills quality standards, particularly when used as marine plywood bonded with Phenolic glue. This type of plywood boasts enhanced durability, even when exposed to water immersion. Among the plywood varieties suitable for this purpose are Film faced plywood and commercial plywood with phenolic glue

4. Some other general uses in the construction 

In addition to the aforementioned uses, Vietnamese plywood finds application in various construction processes such as sub-walls, sub-floors, and sub-roofs, where appearance isn’t a primary concern.

Depending on specific requirements and budget considerations, suitable plywood options include:

  • Commercial plywood grade AB
  • Commercial plywood grade BB
  • Packing plywood grade AB
  • Packing plywood grade B