Quick answer
Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand export kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, flat-pack storage, doors, drawers and contract millwork for builders, distributors and renovation brands. Typical MOQ is one 20-foot container, 50-150 sets, or project-based production. The key is to lock board type, moisture resistance, finish system, hardware, assembly tolerance, carton protection and destination compliance before the supplier quotes.
Country fit
| Country | Best for | MOQ | FOB reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Flat-pack cabinets, vanities, painted and laminated programs | 50-100 sets | USD 85-420 / set |
| Malaysia | Engineered wood, export documentation, project cabinetry | 1 container | USD 120-520 / set |
| Indonesia | Solid wood and veneer-adjacent vanities, value cabinetry | 50 sets | USD 95-480 / set |
| Thailand | Higher-touch millwork, hotel/project supply and mixed materials | Project MOQ | USD 140-650 / set |
Specs to lock before quoting
- Board: plywood, MDF, particleboard, moisture-resistant grade and thickness
- Finish: paint, laminate, veneer, UV coating, edge banding and colour tolerance
- Hardware: hinge, drawer slide, handle, soft-close brand or approved equivalent
- Construction: KD/flat-pack or assembled, hole position tolerance and installation drawings
- Wet-area rules: vanity waterproofing, silicone details, countertop cutouts and packaging
Compliance for first-world importers
For the US and EU, check formaldehyde rules such as TSCA Title VI or CARB where applicable, FSC/EUDR expectations, coating restrictions, hardware durability and installation safety. Claims around sustainable wood or low emissions need supporting documents from the material chain.
QC plan
- Material verification for board grade, moisture content and hardware specification
- Prototype assembly to confirm holes, gaps, drawer movement and wall fixing points
- During-production inspection for finish defects, edge banding, dimensions and hardware count
- Final inspection with drop test, carton labels, spare hardware, instructions and container loading plan
Landed-cost levers
Cabinets are cube-heavy and damage-sensitive. Compare cost per installed set after hardware, spare parts, carton reinforcement, pallet rules and claim allowance. A supplier that reduces breakage can win even with higher FOB.
FAQ
Can ASEAN supply cabinet programs for developers?
Yes, especially Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand for project-based programs with clear drawings and approval samples.
What should buyers send first?
Drawings, material standard, finish sample, hardware preference, annual volume and destination compliance requirements.
Is flat-pack cheaper than assembled?
Often yes for freight, but only if hole tolerance, instructions and hardware packing are controlled tightly.
How TUSKO helps
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