A Nordic home-retail buyer briefing a basket supplier tests three things beyond price: whether the bleached-white finish holds consistent across an 800-unit run, whether the container is loaded to maximum yield so per-unit freight matches the mass-market shelf price, and whether the workshop compliance passes a BSCI check without follow-up. This page is a shortlist for exactly that brief.
What buyers ask for on this category
- Bleached-white finish consistency across the run. Palette match to Scandinavian interiors is the single point of return for Nordic buyers. HMD samples against a physical swatch, cures the fibre before weaving, and checks colour tone in daylight at final QC. Consistency across a 500–1,000 unit run is the standard.
- Natural water hyacinth with grey-wash option. For programmes that want warmer palette variation, natural water hyacinth and grey wash sit next to bleached-white on the same shelf. All three finishes are producible in the same PO.
- Container yield tuned for mass-market pricing. Nested storage sets stack efficiently. HMD loads to 92–95% of usable CBM without corner damage — the load plan is share d before the container is sealed so the buyer's cost accountant can verify per-unit landed cost before B/L.
- BSCI-audited workshop network. HMD's workshop network is BSCI-audited. Buyers requiring a fresh audit for their compliance calendar can nominate the auditor (SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV) at any stage; HMD arranges the workshop visit. Audit fees on buyer account.
SKU shortlist
A representative first-order shortlist for a Nordic home-retail storage programme. Full spec sheet, hi-res photography, and CBM per carton are shared on enquiry.
| SKU | Design | Material | Pack | Sizes (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMD-005 | Shallow Rectangular Tray | Water Hyacinth | Set of 3 | 15.7 × 11.8 × 4.7 in → 11.8 × 7.9 × 3.1 in |
| HMD-009 | Round Nesting Basket, Natural & White | Water Hyacinth | Set of 3 | D15.7 × 5.5 in → D7.9 × 2.4 in |
| HMD-017 | Rectangular Storage Basket | Water Hyacinth | Set of 3 | 19.3 × 15.4 × 5.1 in → 11.4 × 7.5 × 2.8 in |
| HMD-029 | Tall Laundry Basket | Water Hyacinth | Set of 2 | 15.6 × 11.6 × 20.7 in · 14 × 10 × 18.7 in |
| HMD-031 | Storage Basket with Liner | Seagrass | Set of 3 | 13.6 × 10.4 × 7.7 in → 10.8 × 7.7 × 5.3 in |
Trade terms at a glance
MOQ per SKU
300–500
HS Code
4602.19.90
Incoterm
FOB HCMC
Lead time
6–8 weeks
Payment
30/70 T/T
Origin
Đồng Tháp, VN
Container maths
A 40-foot high-cube programme container for Nordic home retail typically carries 1,300–1,600 nested storage sets across five to seven SKUs, achieving 92–95% CBM usage. Tall laundry pieces layer on top; nested sets fill the base. Per-unit landed cost stays within the Nordic mass-market price band when yield is tuned at load stage.
Frequently asked
Is bleached-white a stable finish over time?
Yes when kept indoors. HMD uses an oxygen-based bleach process that does not brittle the fibre, then a cure step to lock the tone. Under normal indoor lighting the finish holds tone for three years or more; direct sun exposure will warm the fibre over time (this is inherent to natural fibre, not a defect).
Can you match a Nordic palette reference (paint chip or Pantone)?
Yes. Send a physical swatch, paint chip, or Pantone reference and HMD samples against it at a two-week lead time. Bleached-white, natural, and grey-wash are the standard palette; custom tones are quoted per SKU.
What container-yield percentage should we plan for?
Plan for 92–95% CBM usage on a well-loaded 40-foot high-cube programme container of nested storage baskets. Yield drops to 82–88% when the programme includes a high share of non-nesting tall pieces (magazine, floor planters). HMD's load plan shows expected yield per SKU mix.
Do you deliver to a Nordic DC or is it FOB only?
Default incoterm is FOB Ho Chi Minh City. CIF and DAP to Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Aarhus, or Oslo are quoted on request. DAP delivery to a Nordic DC requires the buyer's local VAT number for customs entry.
Do you supply BSCI or SEDEX documentation?
HMD's workshop network holds a current BSCI audit. Documentation is shared with the buyer's compliance team on request under NDA. Buyers requiring a fresh audit or a SEDEX enrolment on the workshop file can nominate the auditor; HMD arranges the visit.
What is the lead time from PO to FOB HCMC?
Standard Nordic-palette designs ship in six to eight weeks from confirmed PO. Custom colour matching adds two to three weeks for sampling. Container consolidation adds three to five working days after production is complete.