Vietnam’s approved paper industry strategy targets higher production alongside greener investment and a more balanced raw material supply, Bao Chinh Phu reported. Through 2030, it seeks annual average growth of at least 10% in paper and pulp output and at least 4% in export value.
Materials and proposed investment
The plan calls for investment in at least three major raw material areas in the north, central region and Central Highlands. It targets recovery of more than 60% of used paper domestically and encourages companies to build collection systems. These figures describe intended outcomes rather than current performance.
Investment is also encouraged in at least three specialised industrial parks across northern, central and southern Vietnam. Shared infrastructure and environmental treatment are intended to lower costs for smaller companies.
The strategy encourages five to ten new paper plants with capacity above 250,000 tonnes a year, two to five pulp plants of at least 200,000 tonnes, and two to five facilities making high quality or specialised paper.
Restructuring and implementation
From 2030, smaller production lines are encouraged to restructure, merge or move into concentrated industrial areas. The longer term direction further limits small conventional lines while retaining flexibility for high quality coated and specialised products.
Five broad tasks cover policy, markets, workers, technology and digital transformation, and sustainability. Specific measures include recycling standards, trade promotion and closer links between businesses and training institutions.
Next come raw material forest planning, investment promotion and development of shared industrial infrastructure. Progress on those programmes will determine how the 2030 targets translate into operating capacity and support the strategy’s green industry vision for 2045.