Vietnam’s chemical exports rose 1.98 percent month-on-month to US$262.03 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date exports reached US$2.06 billion, with China remaining the largest destination at US$82.27 million, up 31.75 percent from August.
Shipments to Indonesia increased sharply by 45.52 percent to US$17.74 million, while exports to Japan rose 10.15 percent to US$39.71 million.
Exports to India declined 17.16 percent to US$28.70 million, and Malaysia dropped 23.30 percent to US$10.10 million.
Taiwan recorded the steepest fall at 62.25 percent.
The steady overall increase reflects strong regional demand for industrial and processed chemicals despite mixed results across key markets.
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Vietnam exports of chemicals in September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | Change | Year to Date | |
| Total | 262.03 | 256.95 | 1.98% | 2,061.72 |
| Other | 36.36 | 44.13 | -17.60% | 331.38 |
| China | 82.27 | 62.44 | 31.75% | 505.43 |
| Japan | 39.71 | 36.05 | 10.15% | 276.54 |
| India | 28.70 | 34.64 | -17.16% | 316.31 |
| South Korea | 17.97 | 17.21 | 4.42% | 113.00 |
| Indonesia | 17.74 | 12.19 | 45.52% | 155.79 |
| Thailand | 11.16 | 11.82 | -5.59% | 89.80 |
| Malaysia | 10.10 | 13.17 | -23.30% | 114.59 |
| Canada | 6.85 | 4.98 | 37.49% | 31.66 |
| Taiwan | 5.79 | 15.34 | -62.25% | 77.59 |
| USA | 5.39 | 4.98 | 8.21% | 49.62 |
| Cambodia | 4.90 | 4.91 | -0.23% | 38.74 |
| Netherlands | 4.13 | 3.00 | 37.92% | 15.22 |
| Italy | 1.59 | 3.13 | -49.09% | 16.99 |
| Myanmar | 0.35 | 0.84 | -58.53% | 5.58 |
| Bangladesh | 0.30 | 0.43 | -29.96% | 2.59 |
| Philippines | 0.08 | 0.22 | -65.79% | 2.61 |
| Czech Republic | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.10 |
| Iceland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.40 |
Listed chemicals companies
Duc Giang Chemicals Group
Duc Giang Chemicals Group (DGC) is an industrial chemicals manufacturer, producing a range of products.
DGC closed at VND 96,000 on Friday up 2.4 percent with 33,772,000 shares traded, worth VND 322,740 million.
Foreign ownership in DGC is currently capped at 49 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 12.0 percent.
PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer and Chemicals Corp.
PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer and Chemicals Corp. (DPM) integrates petrochemical and fertilizer operations, producing chemical inputs that support domestic farming as well as chemical processing industries.
DPM closed at VND 24,000 on Friday down 0 percent with 52,124,000 shares traded, worth VND 126,334 million.
Foreign ownership in DPM is currently capped at 50 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 5.2 percent.
Vietnam Pesticide
Vietnam Pesticide Joint Stock Company (VPS) primarily produces and markets agricultural chemicals, including insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and specialty chemical products for plant protection.
VPS closed at VND 10,150 on Friday down 0.05 percent with 157,000 shares traded, worth VND 159 million.
Foreign ownership in VPS is currently capped at 49 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.1 percent.
South Basic Chemicals
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 31,950 on Friday up 0.45 percent with 13,621,000 shares traded, worth VND 43,753 million.
Foreign ownership in CSV is currently capped at 50 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.1 percent.
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Vietnam’s chemical manufacturing industry
Vietnam’s chemical manufacturing industry underpins multiple sectors including agriculture, textiles, construction, and electronics.
It produces a wide range of products such as fertilisers, pesticides, plastics, paints, and basic industrial chemicals.
The industry benefits from strong domestic demand and rising exports to Asia and Europe but faces challenges from volatile input costs, environmental compliance, and limited high-tech production capacity.