Wholesale Seagrass Baskets from Vietnam: A Buyer’s Guide
15 Sep 2021
Viet Trang Handicraft is a family manufacturer of wholesale seagrass baskets in Nga Son, Thanh Hoa, the main seagrass weaving area of Vietnam. We make storage baskets and bins, laundry hampers, collapsible baskets, trays and planters for importers, wholesalers and retailers in more than 30 countries. Orders start at 50 pieces per design and US$5,000 per order, samples take 7 to 14 days and bulk production takes about 45 days, shipped from Hai Phong port.
Key takeaways
- Nga Son in Thanh Hoa province is Vietnam’s main seagrass weaving area; our family has woven seagrass there since the 1970s.
- Best-selling wholesale seagrass categories: storage baskets and bins, laundry hampers, collapsible baskets, trays and planters.
- MOQ 50 pieces per design and US$5,000 per order; samples 7 to 14 days; production about 45 days; 30% deposit and 70% TT.
- Our factory is SMETA (Sedex) and BSCI audited; products use natural fiber colors with no synthetic dyes.
Why source seagrass baskets from Nga Son, Vietnam?
Seagrass grows in the brackish tidal fields along the Nga Son coast, and local families have woven it into mats and baskets for generations. Nga Son seagrass has a smooth, slightly silky surface, even natural color and good strength, which is why the district is the center of Vietnam’s seagrass basket industry.
Viet Trang Handicraft is based in the Nga Son craft village. Our family has woven seagrass since the 1970s, and we registered the company in 2001. Buying from us means buying from the maker at the origin of the fiber, not through a trading intermediary. Read more in Inside the Nga Son seagrass village.
Wholesale seagrass basket styles
- Storage baskets and bins: round, oval and rectangular, with or without lids, often sold as nested sets of two or three sizes.
- Laundry hampers: taller baskets with lids or handles, strong enough for a full load and light when empty.
- Collapsible baskets: fold flat for shipping and shelf display, which saves container and store space.
- Trays and decorative baskets: shallow trays and display baskets for styling, bathroom and kitchen organization.
- Planters and pot covers: woven covers for indoor plants, popular in garden and lifestyle retail.
- Rugs and mats: seagrass rugs pair naturally with basket collections; see our rug wholesale guide.
Seagrass baskets from our range
A few seagrass designs buyers order most often. Each can be sampled before a bulk order.
MOQ, samples and lead times
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 50 pieces per design and US$5,000 per order |
| Samples, our designs | 7 to 14 days |
| Samples, your own design | Depends on the design; contact us and we will confirm |
| Bulk production | About 45 days after order confirmation |
| Payment | 30% deposit, 70% balance by TT; negotiable |
| Loading port | Hai Phong, Vietnam |
Most buyers mix several designs in one order to reach the order value. The full ordering process is explained in Wholesale MOQ, samples and lead times.
How we keep seagrass baskets dry and consistent
Seagrass is twisted into rope and dried before weaving, and finished baskets are dried again in the sun and in drying machines before packing. Dry goods are the best protection against mold during sea freight. Our guide to preventing mold in natural fiber baskets explains what to check on arrival.
Because seagrass is a natural fiber, color varies slightly from batch to batch. We approve a reference sample with you before production so the bulk order matches it.
Custom sizes and private label
We make custom sizes, shapes, fiber mixes and colors, and private label products with your branding. See bespoke and private label natural fiber homeware for how a custom design moves from brief to sample to production.
Audits and materials
Our factory is SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) and BSCI audited, covering labor standards, working conditions, health and safety and business ethics. Audit reports are shared with buyers on request. Our seagrass products use the fiber’s natural colors, with no synthetic dyes.
Related buyer guides
- Water hyacinth basket manufacturer in Vietnam
- Wholesale laundry hampers and storage baskets for US retailers
- Wholesale MOQ, samples and lead times: how ordering from Viet Trang works
- What SMETA and BSCI audits mean, and our own audits
Frequently asked questions
Where are Viet Trang’s seagrass baskets made?
In our workshop in the Nga Son craft village, Thanh Hoa province, northern Vietnam, the country’s main seagrass weaving area.
What is the MOQ for wholesale seagrass baskets?
50 pieces per design and US$5,000 per order. Mixing several designs in one order is common.
How long do samples and production take?
Samples of our own designs take 7 to 14 days; for your own design the time depends on the design. Bulk production takes about 45 days after order confirmation.
What are the payment terms?
30% deposit and 70% balance by TT, negotiable. Goods load at Hai Phong port.
Is seagrass or water hyacinth better for baskets?
Seagrass is lighter in color, smoother and very hard-wearing; water hyacinth is warmer brown, thicker and softer. Many buyers stock both.
Are your seagrass baskets dyed?
No. Our seagrass products use the natural color of the fiber, with no synthetic dyes.
Sourcing seagrass baskets for next season?
Send us the styles, sizes and quantities you have in mind. We will reply with a quotation and sample timing, or show you our weaving on a video call from Nga Son.
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