At this point, it is almost certain that the European Union's Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR) will officially come into effect on January 1, 2027.
In this context, the Vietnam Rubber Industry Group (VRG) is very confident in maintaining rubber exports to the EU after the aforementioned date, thanks to its proactive implementation of this regulation in recent years.
Speaking at a consultation workshop on the draft guidelines for compliance with the EUDR regulations for the Vietnamese rubber industry, Mr. Diep Xuan Truong, Deputy Head of the Industry Department of VRG, said that immediately after the EU issued the EUDR regulations, VRG began implementing activities to adapt to the EUDR.
Rubber processing at a VRG factory. Photo: Son Trang .
Specifically, in 2023, the Group carried out the initial work and research on EUDR, such as understanding the core requirements of EUDR, engaging with EU customer partners, and discussing feasibility with relevant ministries, departments, and agencies.
In 2024, VRG organized a study tour of the EUDR implementation model in Ivory Coast, conducted awareness training, and developed interim guidelines. By July 2024, the Group had begun in-depth implementation of the EUDR.
As a result, by early December 2024, VRG held a ceremony to announce its adaptation to the EUDR regulations, with the first three member units having completed the EUDR requirements and been accepted by customers: Dong Nai Rubber Corporation, Dau Tieng Rubber Company Limited, and Chu Se - Kampong Thom Rubber Joint Stock Company (Cambodia).
Following that event, VRG continued to promote EUDR adaptation across all its member companies in the natural rubber sector. To date, the entire rubber plantation area of VRG has essentially met the EUDR's no-deforestation criteria.
Mr. Diep Xuan Truong stated that VRG currently manages 377,000 hectares of rubber plantations. By June 2026, VRG will have 29 member companies with complete documentation as required by EUDR regulations, covering a total area of approximately 305,905 hectares, accounting for about 81% of the Group's total area.
Of these, 23 units have been granted PEFC-EUDR certification or have been recognized by customers, with a total area of approximately 210,304 hectares. This demonstrates recognition from third parties and international partners for VRG's EUDR adaptation efforts.
Harvesting rubber latex at a subsidiary of VRG. Photo: Son Trang .
In October 2025, VRG announced the “VRG GREEN” certification mark. This mark symbolizes green, low-emission, and sustainable rubber products, and represents the Group's commitment to “Quality – Sustainability – Transparency”. Specifically, to be recognized with the “VRG GREEN” mark, one of the criteria is that the natural rubber product must meet the requirements of having raw materials from controlled sources, certified by PEFC-FM/CS/DDS, CoC, and compliant with EUDR regulations.
Thus, it can be said that "VRG Green" is not just a brand, but the realization of VRG's commitment to sustainability, including the commitment to complying with EUDR regulations. In the coming time, VRG will complete the adaptation to EUDR in all member companies in the rubber sector, especially those in the Central Coast and Northern mountainous regions.
Although the EUDR has not officially come into effect, many VRG customers have shown interest in and purchased EUDR-compatible rubber products. As a result, the Group has sold a considerable volume of EUDR-compatible rubber.
According to Mr. Diep Xuan Truong, VRG's consumption of EUDR-certified rubber in 2025 and the first six months of 2026 reached approximately 10,000 tons, with a price difference of 120-250 USD/ton compared to rubber without EUDR certification. The total added value is estimated at around 30 billion VND.
The EU is one of the leading markets for Vietnam's rubber industry. According to Mr. Vo Hoang An, General Secretary of the Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA), the EU is currently the third largest market for Vietnamese rubber after China and the United States.
In 2025, Vietnam's rubber exports (including natural rubber and rubber products) are projected to reach US$8.396 billion, of which exports to the EU will reach US$772.2 million (US$656.8 million in rubber products and US$115.4 million in natural rubber), accounting for 9.2% of total export value.
Mr. Vo Hoang An assessed that the EU is a demanding market with high requirements for traceability and sustainability. This market has stable purchasing power and room for growth. Meanwhile, the EVFTA agreement is creating more favorable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to access the EU market.
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