The Vietnam Rubber Association

What The Vietnam Rubber Association does

The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) (Hiệp hội Cao su Việt Nam) is the primary industry association for Vietnam's natural rubber sector, headquartered at 80A Lý Chính Thắng, Xuân Hòa ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The organization is structured as a private non-profit industry association with 11-50 employees, operating under a board led by Chairman Lê Thanh Hưng — who is concurrently General Director of the state-owned Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) — and Secretary General Võ Hoàng An. VRA represents rubber cultivation, processing, and export enterprises (including smallholder farmers who produce approximately 63% of Vietnam's rubber output) and serves as the official liaison between the sector and Vietnamese government ministries, most notably the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VRA's core offerings center on member services and industry coordination rather than proprietary technology. The association administers the 'Cao su Việt Nam' / 'Vietnam Rubber' certification trademark (a registered certification mark with a dedicated expert evaluation team and certification council), publishes real-time export rubber pricing data, operates a member information portal, and produces industry publications. VRA organizes annual international rubber conferences (attracting 650-700+ participants), trade promotion missions to Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany under the National Trade Promotion Program, and EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) compliance workshops in partnership with GIZ, Forest Trends, FSC, PEFC, and regional counterparts in Laos and Cambodia. The association is a member of the ASEAN Rubber Business Council (ARBC) and the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC), and in January 2026 co-founded the Sustainable Natural Rubber Network with Forest Trends.

VRA's business model is funded through two primary streams: membership dues from rubber enterprises across Vietnam and government trade promotion program funding from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The association's go-to-market motion is sales-led and member-driven — it acquires and retains members through direct engagement, policy advocacy, and trade promotion activities. VRA operates a bilingual Vietnamese/English website (vra.com.vn) that has accumulated over 42 million total visits, serves as a top-of-funnel content channel, and publishes industry news, policy updates, and market statistics. The organization does not develop proprietary technology platforms; its competitive value derives from regulatory access, network coordination, certification trademark administration, and government-backed trade facilitation.

Name

The Vietnam Rubber Association

Legal name

Hiệp hội Cao su Việt Nam

Website

https://vra.com.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) is the primary industry association for Vietnam's natural rubber sector, providing trade promotion, EUDR compliance guidance, policy advocacy, and the 'Cao su Việt Nam' certification trademark to rubber producers, processors, exporters, and smallholder farmers.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

Keywords

• Rubber industry association
• Trade promotion services
• Industry advocacy
• Export market access
• Sustainable certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and services: VRA collects membership fees from member enterprises across Vietnam's rubber sector (including state-owned enterprises like VRG and private companies). Members receive services including trade promotion, policy advocacy, EUDR compliance support, and networking.
2. National trade promotion program funding: VRA receives government funding from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Bộ Công Thương) under the National Trade Promotion Program (Chương trình cấp quốc gia về Xúc tiến thương mại) to organize trade missions, international conferences, and member development activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) is a non-profit industry association that serves Vietnam's rubber sector through member services, policy advocacy, trade promotion, and sustainable development coordination. Its core offerings include the 'Cao su Việt Nam' (Vietnam Rubber) certification trademark, export rubber pricing information, member information portal access, industry publications, international trade missions, and annual rubber conferences. The association acts as the official liaison between Vietnamese rubber enterprises and government ministries, and coordinates Vietnam's participation in regional and global rubber forums.

Product overview

The Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA) operates as an industry association offering a portfolio of member services, industry information, and certification programs. The core offerings include the Nhãn hiệu 'Cao su Việt Nam' certification trademark for product quality verification, real-time export rubber pricing information, member information portals, and industry publications. VRA also organizes international conferences, trade promotion missions, and sustainable development initiatives including the Mạng lưới Cao su Thiên nhiên Bền vững (Sustainable Natural Rubber Network) to support members with EUDR compliance and traceability requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nhãn hiệu 'Cao su Việt Nam' (Vietnam Rubber Certification Trademark) The official certification trademark for Vietnam rubber products, managed by VRA's Certification Council, that verifies product quality and origin compliance for both domestic and international markets. Awarded to qualified members following evaluation by VRA's expert evaluation team.
• Export Rubber Prices (Giá cao su xuất khẩu) Real-time and historical export rubber pricing information published on the VRA website for member enterprises and rubber industry stakeholders.
• Member Information Portal (Thông tin hội viên) Online portal providing VRA members with internal information, updates, and industry resources.
• Publications (Ấn phẩm) VRA publications including industry reports, research materials, and periodic publications for the rubber sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 member enterprises recognized as Reputable Export Enterprises in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Lao Rubber Association (LRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026VRA maintains close bilateral cooperation with the Lao Rubber Association. In April 2026, VRA hosted and accompanied Dr. Bounthong Buahom, President of LRA, on a working visit to VRA member factories. The two associations jointly organized an EUDR compliance workshop in Vientiane (August 2025) and collaborate on cross-border rubber supply chain sustainability.
• Forest TrendscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026VRA has an ongoing strategic partnership with Forest Trends on sustainable rubber development. Key collaborations include: co-founding the Sustainable Natural Rubber Network (January 2026), organizing EUDR compliance workshops, joint research on rubber supply chain compliance, and supporting smallholder traceability. Forest Trends provides technical expertise on EUDR adaptation and sustainable supply chain management.
• Forest Trends and Oxfam CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2025VRA partnered with Forest Trends and Oxfam Cambodia to organize the workshop 'Promoting Sustainable Production, Trade and Investment in Rubber for Cambodia and Vietnam' held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on March 27, 2025. The partnership aims to strengthen understanding of cross-border rubber supply chains and explore cooperation opportunities.
• GIZ (German International Cooperation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ supports VRA's EUDR compliance efforts through technical cooperation. On January 10, 2025, VRA participated in a consultation workshop organized by GIZ on the analysis report linking Vietnam's rubber regulations with EUDR requirements under the EUDR Engagement project. GIZ provides technical guidance on sustainable rubber production compliance.
• ASEAN Rubber Business Council (ARBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRA is an active member of the ASEAN Rubber Business Council (ARBC), participating in its Technical Contract Committee (TCCM) and Economic & Statistics Committee (ESC) sessions. VRA attended the ARBC Annual Meeting in Singapore (February 2023) and the 30th TCCM and 24th ESC sessions (March 2024). ARBC serves as a regional platform for rubber business cooperation in Southeast Asia.
• Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRA participates in ANRPC activities including the annual rubber conference and Working Group on Sustainable Natural Rubber. In January 2025, VRA attended the ANRPC workshop on Natural Rubber Supply and Demand Modeling in Malaysia. ANRPC provides a platform for natural rubber producing countries to share market intelligence and coordinate policy.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)majorTechnology or IntegrationVRA cooperates with FSC on sustainable rubber certification. In September 2022, VRA co-organized with WWF-Vietnam a workshop on FSC certification potential for Vietnamese rubber latex and rubberwood. VRA also participates in FSC's Asia-Pacific roundtable meetings on sustainable natural rubber (June 2025). FSC provides certification frameworks relevant to EUDR compliance.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)majorTechnology or IntegrationVRA works with PEFC on forest certification that supports EUDR compliance. VRA participated in the PEFC Forestry Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City organized with VAFS and VFCO. PEFC provides sustainable forest certification recognized in European markets and relevant to EUDR compliance.
• UK Government (FGMC Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn August 28, 2025, VRA met with representatives of the UK Government's Forest Governance, Markets and Climate (FGMC) programme and Forest Trends. The meeting focused on aligning Vietnam's policy framework with international requirements including EUDR, and exploring future cooperation on sustainable rubber supply chains.
• Cambodian Rubber Associations and Oxfam CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRA collaborates with Cambodian rubber associations through Oxfam Cambodia on sustainable rubber supply chain development. In June 2025, VRA co-organized with Forest Trends and Oxfam Cambodia a study tour for Cambodian and Lao delegates on sustainable rubber production and EUDR compliance in Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc provinces, visiting model companies like Cao su Dong Phu and Mai Vinh Rubber.
• Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam (RRIV)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRA cooperates with the Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam (RRIV) on rubber quality management and standards. The two organizations co-organized the seminar 'Upgrading Natural Rubber Quality Management in Vietnam during the Integration Period' in November 2015.
• Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRA works closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (and previously Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) on rubber sector policy, EUDR adaptation, sustainable development, and agricultural statistics. VRA participates in ministry-convened meetings on EUDR readiness and agricultural export promotion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB / LGM): Malaysian statutory body promoting the rubber industry through research, regulation, and trade promotion; comparable in mandate, membership structure, and export-market focus to VRA but with a wider R&D remit.
• ASEAN Rubber Business Council (ARBC): Regional industry council for rubber business cooperation across ASEAN; VRA participates in ARBC's Technical Contract Committee and Economic & Statistics Committee, making it a peer trade-promotion and policy-coordination body.
• Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC): Intergovernmental body of natural-rubber-producing countries; VRA is itself a member and ANRPC coordinates policy, statistics, and working groups on sustainable natural rubber that overlap directly with VRA's mandate.
• Indonesian Rubber Association (Gapkindo): National rubber industry association of Indonesia - the world's largest rubber producer. Gapkindo performs trade promotion, policy advocacy and member services analogous to VRA's role for Vietnam.
• Thai Rubber Association: Thailand's national trade association for natural rubber producers and exporters; serves Thai rubber exporters through market intelligence, policy advocacy, and trade fairs - directly comparable to VRA's mandate.

Others

• Forest Trends: International NGO that co-founded the Sustainable Natural Rubber Network with VRA and supports its smallholder traceability and EUDR-compliance programming; a strategic ecosystem partner rather than a like-for-like peer.
• Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA): Vietnamese commodity trade association with a parallel mandate in trade promotion, policy advocacy, and member services for coffee and cocoa; useful structural comparison for VRA's operating model and government interface.
• Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS): Vietnamese trade association representing the cashew sector; operates under a similar Ministry-of-Industry-and-Trade framework and runs comparable trade-promotion and export-facilitation programs for an agricultural export commodity.
• Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA): Vietnamese commodity trade association for pepper exporters; analogous to VRA in organizing member enterprises and liaising with the Ministry of Industry and Trade on trade promotion and sustainability standards.

Regional players

• Lao Rubber Association (LRA): Industry body representing Laos's smaller rubber sector; VRA partners bilaterally with LRA on EUDR compliance workshops and cross-border supply chain development, making it a regional peer in scale and function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vietnam-rubber-association

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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