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.
In October, Vietnam’s top supplier of chemical products was China, accounting for US$291 million worth. This was down 2.51 percent over September. Year to date, China has shipped US$2,742 million worth of chemical products to Vietnam.
After China, South Korea was the next biggest supplier. It shipped US$73 million worth of chemical products to Vietnam in October, a fall of 8.44 percent. Its total for the year to date is now sitting at US$731 million.
Japan was also a major supplier, shipping US$59 million worth of chemical products to Vietnam in October. This was a fall of 9.41 percent, for a total of US$540 million for the year.
Rounding out the top five was Taiwan with US$44 million, a 7.33 percent change month-on-month, for a total of US$418 million for the year, and Thailand with US$37 million, a 10.74 percent change for a total of US$316 million.
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Vietnam imports of chemical products in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 700.55 | 696.96 | 0.52% | 6,584.73 |
| Other | 74.96 | 75.24 | -0.38% | 693.65 |
| China | 290.76 | 298.25 | -2.51% | 2,742.28 |
| South Korea | 72.53 | 79.22 | -8.44% | 730.99 |
| Japan | 58.84 | 53.78 | 9.41% | 539.80 |
| Taiwan | 44.47 | 41.43 | 7.33% | 417.52 |
| Thailand | 36.73 | 33.16 | 10.74% | 315.50 |
| USA | 31.59 | 36.24 | -12.85% | 354.31 |
| Indonesia | 25.70 | 18.50 | 38.91% | 182.79 |
| Malaysia | 24.97 | 22.20 | 12.47% | 219.50 |
| Germany | 24.17 | 25.35 | -4.64% | 225.09 |
| Singapore | 15.84 | 13.58 | 16.63% | 163.31 |
| India | 15.19 | 12.15 | 25.07% | 147.65 |
| France | 5.81 | 6.10 | -4.71% | 56.09 |
| Italy | 5.28 | 8.05 | -34.45% | 67.37 |
| Spain | 4.33 | 4.59 | -5.71% | 52.45 |
| Netherlands | 3.33 | 3.00 | 10.95% | 33.72 |
| Sweden | 3.23 | 1.34 | 140.82% | 14.33 |
| UK | 3.14 | 5.27 | -40.37% | 40.89 |
| Belgium | 2.51 | 1.35 | 85.54% | 15.75 |
| Australia | 2.27 | 1.70 | 33.52% | 22.18 |
| Switzerland | 2.14 | 1.63 | 31.64% | 21.12 |
| Denmark | 2.10 | 2.20 | -4.54% | 24.23 |
| Finland | 2.02 | 1.67 | 21.06% | 15.00 |
| Canada | 1.72 | 1.72 | 0.28% | 14.38 |
| Turkey | 1.25 | 1.30 | -4.11% | 11.49 |
| Ireland | 1.19 | 3.23 | -63.27% | 17.86 |
| Poland | 1.12 | 1.58 | -28.97% | 14.85 |
| Russia | 0.70 | 0.18 | 289.43% | 2.69 |
| Norway | 0.65 | 0.22 | 197.80% | 4.10 |
| Philippines | 0.47 | 0.30 | 53.02% | 5.32 |
| South Africa | 0.45 | 0.14 | 217.10% | 3.52 |
| Hong Kong | 0.24 | 0.62 | -62.22% | 4.24 |
| New Zealand | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.79% | 6.51 |
| Lithuania | 0.15 | 0.26 | -40.27% | 1.55 |
| Qatar | 0.11 | 0.04 | 156.76% | 1.96 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.06 | 0.03 | 66.08% | 0.52 |
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 32,000 on Wednesday down 0.5 percent with 15,592,000 shares traded, worth VND 50,965 million.
Foreign ownership in CSV is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.1 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 96,600 on Wednesday down 2.2 percent with 46,503,000 shares traded, worth VND 454,041 million.
Foreign ownership in DGC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 11.4 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 18,200 on Wednesday down 0.75 percent with 1,000 shares traded, worth VND 2 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.