Unlocking tariff savings and supply chain resilience in Southeast Asia
With global trade constantly shifting, companies everywhere are rethinking how to cut costs, stay resilient and avoid unnecessary risks. One of the smartest moves? Reducing tariffs and diversifying supply chains — it’s quickly become a top priority for businesses looking to stay competitive.
Of course, navigating the ever-changing tariff landscape can feel overwhelming. But that’s where Golden West Packaging Group comes in. By having a strong, established presence in Vietnam and Thailand, clients can rely on a stable, hassle-free alternative to China — backed by meaningful trade advantages and operational flexibility.
Why Vietnam and Thailand?
These two Southeast Asian powerhouses offer a compelling combination of benefits, but the most impactful is the tariff relief enabled by their participation in major trade agreements. This translates into lower landed costs for clients and greater access to global markets.
Key advantages include:
- Tariff benefits through robust free trade agreements
- Diversified supply chain model to reduce overreliance on China
- Strategic logistics access to global markets
- Growing focus on sustainability and innovation
Vietnam’s packaging industry highlights
- $2.6B paper packaging market in 2024, projected to reach $4.14B by 2029 (CAGR: 9.73%)1
- Industrial production up 8.6% in 20241
- Retail sales growth of 8.8%, signaling strong domestic demand1
- Export momentum in green packaging, with over $2B in paper-related exports2
Thailand’s packaging industry snapshot
- Market projected to reach $15.71B in 2025, growing to $19.54B by 20303
- 67.2B packaging units produced in 2024, expected to reach 74.3B by 20294
- Government incentives for bioplastics and sustainable materials
- Home to leading ASEAN packaging manufacturers
Golden West Packaging Group: Building resilient, cost-effective supply chains
With established operations in both Vietnam and Thailand, Golden West Packaging Group empowers clients to:
- Capitalize on tariff savings through strategic sourcing
- Diversify manufacturing to reduce geopolitical and operational risk
- Scale production efficiently with lower costs
- Advance sustainability goals with eco-conscious materials
- Deliver high-quality, custom packaging to global markets
Vietnam and Thailand aren’t just alternatives — they’re strategic enablers. Golden West Packaging Group is leading the transformation of global packaging supply chains by offering clients a smarter, more agile and cost-effective model that leverages tariff advantages and regional diversification. Sourcing in China is harder than it has ever been, but with a great supplier to navigate you through your options, you can reduce risk and have peace of mind.
Learn more how our Southeast Asia operations can transform your packaging strategy. We’re ready to help guide you to greatness.
*Sources:
1: Mordor Intelligence – Global Packaging Market
3: Mordor Intelligence – Thailand Packaging Market
4: BusinessWire – Thai Packaging Industry 2025