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Category: Plastics
Vietnam’s plastic product exports decline by 11.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products fell by 11.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$579.84 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Scrap recycling industry in Vietnam sees strong growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s scrap recycling industry recorded a 202.4 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, output declined from December 2024, when production was 279.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s plastics exports decline by 3.33 percent in December
Vietnam’s plastics exports total US$2.63 billion for 2024…
Vietnam’s plastic products exports rise by 8.36 percent in December
Vietnam’s plastic products exports total US$6.73 billion for 2024…
Vietnam’s Plastics Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s plastics industry is a rapidly growing sector, driven by increasing domestic demand, export opportunities, and industrial expansion. The industry covers a wide range of products, including packaging, household goods, construction materials, and technical plastics, catering to sectors like food and beverage, agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Vietnam’s plastic and synthetic rubber production rises in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector declined by 12.7 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Despite this, cumulative production for the full year of 2024 surged by 17.9 percent compared to 2023, reflecting strong annual growth in this industry.
Vietnam’s plastic products sector records significant growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector posted a remarkable growth of 20.7 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Over the entire year, cumulative growth reached 24.9 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting a robust performance in this critical industry.
Vietnam’s plastic imports surge to US$1.12 billion in December 2024
China remained the top supplier, exporting US$331.75 million in December, up 6.68 percent month-on-month. South Korea followed with US$191.84 million, a 7.59 percent rise, while Taiwan recorded a slight decline of 1.27 percent, with imports totalling US$111.41 million.
Thai petrochemical complex in Vietnam to halt operations on market downturn
This development is made all the more pertinent in that it has cost a reported US$5 billion. Although notably its construction has run well behind schedule. Notably it was reported it was “ready to roll” back in August of 2022, however, this never materialised…
Vietnam plastics exports up 14 percent in value August over July
Vietnam’s plastics exports climbed by 14 percent in August over July from US$181 million to US$207.3 million. Vietnam’s plastics exports for the year now stand at US$1.75 billion which represents an increase of 27 percent over the same period last year.
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Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: January Update [data]
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