Green forest fire notification in Viet Nam

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

Forest fires occurred in Vietnam from April 4 to 13, lasting approximately 9 days. Classified as medium grade by GDACS, the fires appear to have been fully extinguished, but are estimated to have had some impact on Vietnam's agriculture and forestry sectors.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production: Potential crop damage and yield reduction when fires occur near Vietnam's major agricultural product (rice, coffee, cashew nuts, pepper) cultivation areas
• Timber and pulp industry: Concerns over timber supply chain disruptions due to forest loss and increased raw material procurement costs for Vietnamese wood processing companies
• Indirect manufacturing impact: Possibility of minor impact on global electronics and textile supply chains if industrial complex operations near fire areas are disrupted
• Logistics network: Risk of temporary degradation in domestic logistics and port connectivity due to road closures or air quality deterioration

3. Watch points

• Damage assessment: Monitor Vietnamese government's official announcements of affected area and agriculture/forestry loss scale
• Recovery schedule: Track timing of agricultural activity resumption in affected areas and outlook for next crop season
• Subsequent weather: Review meteorological agency alert status regarding continuation of dry season and possibility of additional fire outbreaks