Vietnam - Hanoi city material flows

This report describes the first phase of research for a minerals materials flow analysis in an Asian
Megacity. This consists of a scoping study to assess the feasibility of conducting material flow
analysis (MFA) for Hanoi, with a particular focus on assessing the availability of required data.
The availability of data on the production, trade, consumption, and demand for constructionrelated
mineral commodities at a national, regional and city level within Vietnam was assessed.
Although current levels of publically available data are insufficient to allow a full MFA analysis
we present the results obtained from a preliminary analysis of material supply and demand in
Hanoi. Supply and demand scenarios up to 2030 for several commodities important for the
construction sector have been evaluated. Recommendations are also made for future application
of MFA in Hanoi.
This research was supported by BGS NC-ODA grant NE/R000069/1 entitled Geoscience for
Sustainable Futures. It was delivered via the BGS Asian Cities Official Development Assistance
(ODA) Research Platform.