The UK's main imported wooden furniture products include living room furniture, dining room furniture, wooden frame chairs and bedroom furniture - items in which Vietnam is strong. In June 2024, Vietnam's export value of wood and wood products is estimated to reach 1.25 billion USD, an increase of 13.6% compared to June 2023. In total, in the first 6 months of 2024, exports of wood and wood products reached 7.4 billion USD, up 22.2% over the same period last year. Wooden furniture has always been a key export item, reaching 3.8 billion USD in the first 5 months of 2024, an increase of 25.8% over the same period last year.
The UK market is quite large with 68 million people and diverse needs, creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese goods, including wooden furniture, to increase exports to this market. Thanks to the UKVFTA and CPTPP Agreements, Vietnamese businesses have many opportunities in the UK market with tariff incentives and the Fast track Digital UKCA mechanism. When the UKVFTA Agreement takes effect, many wood products will enjoy a 0% tax rate for 5 years.
To penetrate and expand the UK market, businesses need to grasp new regulations on standards, consumer trends, technology improvements and product quality; Invest in modern digital marketing tools; and participate in international exhibitions in the UK. At the same time, it is necessary to prepare a production conversion roadmap to meet the UK's new requirements on reducing emissions and preventing deforestation. Businesses can also register stalls on specialized platforms such as Wayfair, Amazon, or www.partners.thepopular.co.uk for free to find customers.
Glotrans has many years of experience making wooden furniture to Felixstowe, Southampton and other British seaports. Customers who need advice and price consultation can contact us immediately to receive support.
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Recently, Glotrans Central Region successfully hosted the Year End Party 2025 in a formal, warm, and highly connected atmosphere, with the presence of the Board of Management and all employees from Glotrans Da Nang and Glotrans Quy Nhon offices.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, as spring approaches, this is also a meaningful time for Glotrans HCM to look back on the journey we have gone through and to express our sincere appreciation for the dedication and contributions of all employees who have worked tirelessly for the development of the branch. Glotrans HCM successfully held the Year End Party 2025 with the attendance of the Board of Directors and all staff of the Ho Chi Minh City branch.
Recently, Glotrans successfully held the Year End Party 2025 for the Northern Region in a formal, warm, and highly connected atmosphere. The event provided an opportunity for the Board of Management and all employees to look back on the company’s journey throughout 2025, review achieved results, and align on development directions and strategic objectives for 2026.
The shipment of food additives was transported in container No. FCIU3301688 (20’), under B/L MPRSMUM1806, on the voyage from Nhavasheva Port (India) to Dinh Vu Port (Hai Phong, Vietnam) on 29/04/2017.
Company T (Plaintiff – the Insured) entered into an insurance contract with Company B (Defendant – the Insurer). After the insured event occurred, the Insurer alleged that the Insured had violated its obligation to prevent and mitigate losses. The Arbitral Tribunal acknowledged that such an obligation exists but concluded that the Insured did not breach it.
Under the insurance contract, the premium was to be paid in three installments, and in all three, the insured party was late in payment. When a dispute arose, the insurer (Defendant) argued that the insurance contract had terminated before the insured event occurred due to the late premium payment and therefore refused to make an insurance payout. However, the Arbitral Tribunal held a contrary view.
