Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$2,382 million worth of chemical products by the end of October.
China accounted for US$47 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical products exports in October. This was up from US$39 million in chemical products exports in September, a change of 19.17 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$369 million worth of chemical products to China.
After China was South Korea making up US$23 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical products exports in October. This was up from US$20 million in chemical products exports in September, a change of 14.82 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$124 million worth of chemical products to South Korea.
Next was the USA taking US$22 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical products exports in October. This was up from US$19 million in chemical products exports in September, a change of 16.94 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$138 million worth of chemical products to the USA.
Following the USA was Indonesia representing US$22 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical products exports in October. This was down from US$33 million in chemical products exports in September, a change of 34.20 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$250 million worth of chemical products to Indonesia.
Rounding out the top five was India constituting US$16 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical products exports in October. This was down from US$17 million in chemical products exports in September, a change of 7.23 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$139 million worth of chemical products to India.
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Vietnam exports of chemical products in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 239.99 | 238.38 | 0.68% | 2,381.97 |
| Other | 52.63 | 58.25 | -9.66% | 888.15 |
| China | 46.88 | 39.34 | 19.17% | 369.21 |
| South Korea | 22.64 | 19.72 | 14.82% | 123.86 |
| USA | 22.11 | 18.91 | 16.94% | 137.95 |
| Indonesia | 21.59 | 32.80 | -34.20% | 250.15 |
| India | 16.04 | 17.29 | -7.23% | 139.34 |
| Cambodia | 14.94 | 11.30 | 32.20% | 109.31 |
| Japan | 13.78 | 10.77 | 27.88% | 111.12 |
| Thailand | 12.56 | 12.48 | 0.65% | 110.57 |
| Malaysia | 8.62 | 10.11 | -14.73% | 74.06 |
| Philippines | 8.20 | 7.40 | 10.83% | 68.26 |
| Taiwan | 3.89 | 2.69 | 44.50% | 33.34 |
| Australia | 3.58 | 2.74 | 30.38% | 31.13 |
| Bangladesh | 3.30 | 3.54 | -6.84% | 38.39 |
| Singapore | 2.07 | 3.18 | -35.12% | 25.89 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.63 | 2.18 | -25.34% | 18.25 |
| Kenya | 1.40 | 2.66 | -47.38% | 15.91 |
| Germany | 1.27 | 1.80 | -29.58% | 14.98 |
| Netherlands | 1.25 | 1.01 | 24.27% | 12.64 |
| Hong Kong | 1.19 | 0.72 | 66.93% | 7.36 |
| Pakistan | 1.12 | 0.92 | 21.08% | 10.22 |
| Sri Lanka | 1.07 | 0.99 | 8.63% | 9.19 |
| South Africa | 0.94 | 0.80 | 17.18% | 6.99 |
| Laos | 0.63 | 3.02 | -78.99% | 351.62 |
| Myanmar | 0.59 | 0.89 | -34.08% | 9.31 |
| Algeria | 0.22 | 0.39 | -43.64% | 4.25 |
| Kazakhstan | 0.06 | 0.08 | -22.00% | 1.14 |
Chemical products imports
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$701 million in October, up 0.52 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$6,585 million worth of chemical products by the end of October.
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Listed chemical products companies
South Basic Chemicals JSC (CSV)
South Basic Chemicals Joint Stock Company (CSV) manufactures and supplies basic inorganic and chlorine-soda chemicals from its production bases in southern Vietnam.
CSV closed at VND 30,450 on Monday down 0 percent with 1,910,000 shares traded, worth VND 5,823 million.
Foreign ownership in CSV is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.7 percent.
Duc Giang Chemicals Group JSC
Duc Giang Chemicals Group JSC (DGC) manufactures and exports industrial chemicals, phosphorus, and fertilisers across Asia and Europe.
DGC closed at VND 95,000 on Monday up 0.7 percent with 9,399,000 shares traded, worth VND 89,060 million.
Foreign ownership in DGC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 10.7 percent.
Van Dien Fused Magnesium Phosphate Fertilizer JSC
Van Dien Fused Magnesium Phosphate Fertilizer JSC (VAF) produces and distributes phosphate-based fertilisers and agricultural chemicals.
VAF closed at VND 18,250 on Monday up 1.15 percent with 309,000 shares traded, worth VND 564 million.
Foreign ownership in VAF is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
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Vietnam chemical products news
Risk averse chemicals company
Dan Tri reported in late October that Duc Giang Chemicals is holding a sizable VND 13.1 trillion or about US$497 million in bank deposits, equal to 67 percent of its total assets as of 30 September 2025.
Chairman Dao Huu Huyen said the firm deliberately avoids investing in real estate, securities, or digital assets, preferring liquidity and safety while waiting for major investment opportunities in the chemical sector.
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Vietnam’s chemical products industry
Vietnam’s chemical products industry supports key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, textiles, plastics and consumer goods.
Producers supply fertilisers, basic chemicals, paints, detergents and industrial inputs, with domestic demand driven by ongoing industrialisation and urban growth.
Export activity continues to expand as firms upgrade technology and meet higher environmental standards.
The industry is also attracting foreign investment in specialised chemicals and advanced materials to support Vietnam’s growing industrial base.