Vietnam produced 16 million cellular phones in September, up 1.59 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Total output for the first nine months of 2025 reached 140 million units, up 2 percent year-on-year, maintaining steady growth despite global demand headwinds.
Vietnam phone exports
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts fell 5.61 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025.
Cumulative exports in the first nine months reached US$43.59 billion, underscoring the sector’s continued importance as one of Vietnam’s largest export categories.
Vietnam phone imports
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts rose 8.9 percent month-on-month to US$1.21 billion in September 2025.
Year-to-date imports reached US$8.19 billion.
Mobile phone manufacturing in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturing hubs, driven primarily by foreign investors such as Samsung, Apple’s contract assemblers, and Oppo.
The sector contributes a significant share of the country’s total exports, particularly in electronics and high-value components.
Production is concentrated in provinces like Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, and Bac Giang, where large industrial parks host assembly and supply-chain operations.
Vietnam’s advantages include competitive labour costs, a skilled electronics workforce, and strong integration into global supply chains. However, the industry remains dependent on imported components and foreign-owned factories for technology, R&D, and export volumes.