What is Heavy Industry? Common Sectors in Vietnam

Heavy industry is the foundation of the economy, providing essential materials such as steel, cement, and chemicals to many other sectors. Characterized by high capital and technology intensity, heavy industry plays a crucial role in economic growth and exports. Naltako, a leading provider of lifting equipment, offers solutions such as hand pallet trucks and hydraulic lift tables to support efficient production. This article will explain the concept, role, and sustainable development methods for heavy industry.

What is Heavy Industry and Its Economic Role?

Heavy industry is a manufacturing sector that requires large capital investment, high technology, and consumes vast amounts of raw materials to create products like steel, cement, or chemicals, serving as inputs for other industries. It is the backbone of the industrial economy, driving growth through exports and job creation. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, heavy industry contributes over 90% of export turnover, with products like steel and cement accounting for a large proportion.

The role of heavy industry includes providing materials for construction, automotive manufacturing, and shipbuilding, while simultaneously enhancing national production capacity. For example, metallurgical plants in Vietnam produce millions of tons of steel annually, meeting both domestic and export demands.

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How Does Heavy Industry Differ from Light Industry?

Heavy industry differs from light industry in terms of scale, capital investment, and economic impact. Heavy industry focuses on producing raw materials like steel and chemicals, requiring massive infrastructure, high energy consumption, and less labor intensity. In contrast, light industry produces consumer goods like clothing and food, with lower capital investment and high labor intensity. For example, a cement plant requires millions of dollars to build, whereas a garment workshop may only need tens of thousands.

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The capital-intensive nature of heavy industry increases barriers to entry but brings significant economic value. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam’s steel industry utilizes automation technology, reducing labor demand by 50% compared to the textile industry.

 

Common Heavy Industries in Vietnam?

 

In Vietnam, heavy industry includes key sectors such as:

 

• • Steel Metallurgy: Producing construction and alloy steel, leading Southeast Asia with an output of 20 million tons/year (according to the Vietnam Steel Association).

 

• • Mining: Providing coal and iron ore for energy production and metallurgy.

 

• • Cement Production: Meeting construction needs with over 100 million tons/year, ranking 3rd in the world.

 

• • Industrial Chemicals: Producing fertilizers and basic chemicals for agriculture and industry.

 

 

These sectors operate in metallurgical plants and industrial chemical plants, requiring modern equipment to transport heavy materials. Naltako provides hydraulic hand pallet trucks and freight elevators, helping handle goods in harsh environments such as coal mining areas or cement plants, ensuring performance and safety.

 

How Does Heavy Industry Impact the Environment?

 

Heavy industry has a significant impact on the environment due to large energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, heavy industry accounts for approximately 22% of greenhouse gas emissions in Vietnam, mainly from mining and steel production. The metallurgical process emits CO2, while mining causes water and soil pollution. For example, a medium-sized steel plant can emit thousands of tons of CO2 per year.

 

To reduce impact, businesses are adopting air filtration technologies and scrap recycling. Naltako provides tilting lift tables and scissor lifts to support the transport of recycled materials in cement plants, contributing to emission reduction. These devices are designed to optimize energy, aligning with green manufacturing trends.

 

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How to Develop Sustainable Heavy Industry?

 

Sustainable heavy industry development requires the integration of Industry 4.0, renewable energy, and green manufacturing processes. Vietnam is shifting towards green heavy industry, with sectors like steel and cement adopting automation and IoT to reduce energy consumption by 15-20% (according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade). For example, steel plants using electric arc furnaces to recycle scrap reduce emissions by 30% compared to traditional blast furnaces.

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Additionally, renewable energy such as solar power is being applied in industrial chemical plants, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Naltako provides hydraulic hand pallet trucks and hydraulic lift tables, supporting material transport in green production facilities, ensuring efficiency and environmental friendliness.

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