Manufacturing & Industry
This category focuses on industrial production, from electronics and textiles to automotive and heavy industry. It covers FDI trends, supply chain developments, factory expansions, and government regulations shaping the industrial landscape. As a key driver of economic growth, manufacturing plays a crucial role in global supply chains, technological advancements, and industrial competitiveness.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam down 0.01 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 144.72 million litres of fresh milk in April, down 0.01 percent from 144.74 million litres in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.17 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 416.89 million litres of beer in April, up 4.17 percent from 400.19 million litres in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Televisions produced in Vietnam up 9.02 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.47 million televisions in April, up 9.02 percent from 1.35 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 0.76 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil in April, up 0.76 percent from 1.59 million tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 4.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 576.06 million m3 of natural gas in April, up 4.51 percent from 551.23 million m3 in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam manufacturing growth slows as new orders contract and costs surge
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector saw growth slow sharply in April 2026, as rising input costs weighed on demand and pushed new orders into contraction, according to S&P Global April Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 5.24 percent in March / year-on-year -6.20%, YTD -6.56%
Vietnam produced 15.07 million mobile phones in March, up 5.24 percent from 14.32 million in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam confectionery and cereal exports up 69.72 percent month on month in March
Vietnam exported confectionery and cereal to the tune of US$129 million in March, up from US$76.01 million in February, a change of 69.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 3.90 percent in March / year-on-year +9.49%, YTD +2.40%
Vietnam produced 125.00 thousand tonnes of aluminium in March, up 3.90 percent from 120.30 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables imports up 19.12 percent in March 2026 / China -0.23%, USA +69.18%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$230 million in March, up from US$193 million in February, a change of 19.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Powdered milk production in Vietnam up 13.60 percent in March / year-on-year +10.77%, YTD +14.48%
Vietnam produced 13.53 thousand tonnes of powdered milk in March, up 13.60 percent from 11.91 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Vietnam cashew nut exports up 108.81 percent MoM in March 2026, led by USA +139.42, China +432.56%
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$346 million in March, up from US$166 million in February, a change of 108.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fibre and yarn exports up 70.58 percent MoM in March 2026 / China +93.25%, South Korea +50.06%
Vietnam exported fibre and yarn to the tune of US$438 million in March, up from US$257 million in February, a change of 70.58 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Car production in Vietnam up 43.55 percent in March / year-on-year +17.62%, YTD +18.55%
Vietnam produced 44.81 thousand motor vehicles in March, up 43.55 percent from 31.21 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam chemicals imports up 56.75 percent in March 2026 / China +83.03%, Japan +29.31%
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$892 million in March, up from US$569 million in February, a change of 56.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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