Do You Offer CIF and FOB Pricing for Plywood Orders?
HCPLY offers both CIF and FOB pricing for plywood exports from Vietnam. This flexibility allows buyers to choose the most cost-effective and convenient shipping method based on their location, import process, and budget.
🚢 CIF and FOB Pricing for Plywood Orders – Detailed Guide for Importers
At HCPLY – Vietnam Plywood Manufacturer & Supplier, we understand that every buyer has different priorities when it comes to shipping terms. That’s why we offer both CIF and FOB pricing for plywood orders.
Choosing between a plywood CIF price and a plywood FOB price isn’t just about numbers — it’s about control, convenience, and risk management in your supply chain.
1️⃣ CIF vs FOB – Understanding the Core Difference
FOB (Free on Board)
- We handle the delivery of plywood to the departure port in Vietnam.
- Covers export customs clearance and safe loading onto the vessel.
- Buyer manages the freight cost, marine insurance, and all charges at the destination port.
- Best suited for: Importers with logistics partners they trust, or those consolidating multiple shipments from different suppliers.
- Main benefit: Full control over carriers, schedules, and costs beyond the port.
CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)
- We take care of the costs up to your destination port, including ocean freight and marine insurance.
- Buyer is only responsible for port fees, customs clearance, and inland delivery at their location.
- Best suited for: First-time importers or companies that want a turnkey logistics solution.
- Main benefit: Peace of mind knowing shipping, insurance, and freight are already handled by HCPLY.
2️⃣ Advantages of Choosing FOB Pricing
- Greater flexibility in selecting shipping lines and transit times.
- Easier to negotiate competitive freight rates with your existing forwarders.
- Ability to consolidate plywood from multiple suppliers in one container.
- More control over storage, handling, and delivery speed.
- Opportunity to customize shipping insurance coverage directly.
3️⃣ Advantages of Choosing CIF Pricing
- Clear, predictable landed cost before the shipment leaves Vietnam.
- Less coordination needed — we manage major transportation and insurance details.
- Perfect for businesses that want to focus on marketing and sales instead of logistics.
- Insurance coverage protects against damage or loss during sea transport.
- Simplifies budgeting for small to medium-sized companies with limited shipping experience.
4️⃣ Factors That Influence Plywood CIF Price and FOB Price
- Type of plywood – commercial, film faced, core veneer, specialty grades.
- Face veneer quality – Okoume, Bintangor, Birch, Gurjan, etc.
- Core material – eucalyptus for strength, styrax for light weight, or mixed for balance.
- Order volume – larger quantities often reduce per-unit freight costs.
- Destination port – distance, port fees, and route availability affect freight cost.
- Seasonal demand – peak export months can increase CIF rates.
- Insurance coverage – broader protection can slightly raise CIF pricing.
5️⃣ Cost Example – CIF vs FOB
- FOB Price: Includes production cost, packaging, inland transport to port, and export clearance.
- CIF Price: Includes everything in FOB plus sea freight and marine insurance to your destination port.
Example: - FOB Price: $480/m³ plywood
- Estimated Freight & Insurance to Port X: $65/m³
- CIF Price: $545/m³ plywood (FOB + freight + insurance)
6️⃣ HCPLY’s Recommendation for Different Buyer Profiles
- FOB: Ideal if you are experienced in imports, have freight forwarders, or need to combine products from multiple suppliers.
- CIF: Ideal if you want convenience, clear total costs upfront, or are placing your first orders from Vietnam.
7️⃣ Tips When Requesting CIF and FOB Quotations
- Always specify your destination port and preferred shipping time.
- Confirm if freight rates are current and valid for the shipping month.
- Ask for a breakdown of FOB cost, freight cost, and insurance cost in CIF quotes.
- Compare both CIF and FOB offers before deciding — sometimes a trusted forwarder can secure cheaper freight under FOB.
💬 Final Note from Lucy:
Whether you choose plywood CIF price or plywood FOB price, HCPLY ensures high-quality plywood, transparent pricing, and on-time delivery for every shipment.
We’re here to help you not only buy plywood but also ship it the smartest way possible.
📩 Contact us via WhatsApp: +84-975807426 or Email: [email protected] to receive detailed CIF and FOB quotations tailored to your order.
