Hoa Sen Group ensures products' quality in line with international standards (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hoa Sen Group exported 12,000 tonnes of galvanised steelworth 9 million USD to France, Belgium and Spain from Thanh Hoa Port on May 30.
The shipment represents the largest consignment of steel sheets exported to Europeby the group, showing the group’s products can satisfy domestic customers and meetthe strict requirements of foreign markets.
Hoa Sen began exporting to the EU in 2012 and has seen significant developmentin the market. Its products have entered Poland, Spain, France, Belgium, theUK, Croatia and Russia. The group aims to boost growth in the EU, eyeing exportsof 10,000-15,000 tonnes of steel sheets per month.
In March 2016, Hoa Sen shipped 20,000 tonnes of finished products to the US, abreakthrough in exports for the group and Vietnam’s iron and steel industry.
Along with leading the domestic steel market, Hoa Sen began exporting in 2008,with the export volume making up 40 percent of the group’s total output. Itsproducts have reached more than 70 countries and territories worldwide.-VNA
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Hoa Sen Group ensures products' quality in line with international standards (Photo: VNA) 
