Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$207 million in November, down from US$263 million in October, a change of -21.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$2,519 million worth of chemicals by the end of November.
Japan accounted for US$43 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical exports in November. This was up from US$40 million in chemicals exports in October, a change of 8.76 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$360 million worth of chemicals to Japan.
After Japan was China making up US$42 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical exports in November. This was down from US$73 million in chemicals exports in October, a change of -42.17 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$612 million worth of chemicals to China.
Next was India taking US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical exports in November. This was up from US$13 million in chemicals exports in October, a change of 98.64 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$357 million worth of chemicals to India.
Following India was Thailand representing US$23 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical exports in November. This was down from US$31 million in chemicals exports in October, a change of -25.57 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$140 million worth of chemicals to Thailand.
Rounding out the top five was South Korea constituting US$14 million worth of Vietnam’s chemical exports in November. This was up from US$12 million in chemicals exports in October, a change of 21.72 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$139 million worth of chemicals to South Korea.
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Vietnam exports of chemicals in November, US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 207.26 | 262.91 | -21.17% | 2,519.27 |
| Other | 21.19 | 44.53 | -52.42% | 488.21 |
| Japan | 43.25 | 39.77 | 8.76% | 359.58 |
| China | 42.08 | 72.77 | -42.17% | 612.19 |
| India | 26.71 | 13.45 | 98.64% | 356.66 |
| Thailand | 22.82 | 30.66 | -25.57% | 139.62 |
| South Korea | 14.29 | 11.74 | 21.72% | 139.02 |
| Indonesia | 12.86 | 25.77 | -50.10% | 194.17 |
| USA | 8.75 | 8.90 | -1.70% | 67.09 |
| Taiwan | 6.55 | 5.82 | 12.56% | 89.96 |
| Cambodia | 4.64 | 5.70 | -18.68% | 49.06 |
| Netherlands | 4.13 | 3.81 | 8.33% | 23.72 |
| Canada | 2.40 | 4.43 | -45.83% | 38.50 |
| Malaysia | 2.22 | 10.01 | -77.80% | 125.77 |
| Italy | 1.80 | 2.09 | -13.52% | 20.88 |
| Bangladesh | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.78% | 3.49 |
| Myanmar | 0.39 | 0.92 | -57.70% | 6.89 |
| Philippines | 0.36 | 0.11 | 233.83% | 3.06 |
| Czech Republic | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.10 |
| Iceland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.40 |
Vietnam chemicals imports
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$640 million in November, down from US$720 million in October, a change of -11.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$7,271 million worth of chemicals by the end of November.
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Listed chemical products companies
These companies are listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
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 27,300 on Wednesday down 0.6 percent with 1,767,000 shares traded, worth VND 4,893 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 68,500 on Wednesday up 3.3 percent with 111,013,000 shares traded, worth VND 756,057 million.
Foreign ownership in DGC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 6.6 percent.
PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation
PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (DPM) produces urea and chemical fertilisers under the Phu My brand.
DPM closed at VND 22,250 on Wednesday down 0.15 percent with 14,297,000 shares traded, worth VND 32,043 million.
Foreign ownership in DPM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 3.6 percent.
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Vietnam chemicals industry news
Recent developments include:
Fake fire extinguishers
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security said Hanoi police have arrested five people over the production and sale of counterfeit DRAGON fire extinguishers.
Authorities seized over 165,000 fake extinguishers and confirmed they lacked required fire-suppressant chemicals, posing serious safety risks.
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Vietnam’s chemical industry
Vietnam’s chemical industry supplies essential inputs for manufacturing, agriculture, construction and consumer goods.
It includes a mix of basic chemicals, fertilisers, industrial gases, plastics and specialty chemical products.
The sector has expanded alongside industrial growth and rising domestic demand, supported by foreign investment and technology transfer.
Environmental regulation, safety standards and energy costs are key factors shaping the industry’s future development.