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.
China accounted for US$281 million worth of Vietnam’s chemicals imports in November. This was down from US$289 million in chemicals imports in October, a change of 2.84 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$3,213 million worth of chemicals to Vietnam.
After China was Taiwan making up US$74 million worth of Vietnam’s chemicals imports in November. This was up from US$53 million in chemicals imports in October, a change of 39.50 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$628 million worth of chemicals to Vietnam.
Next was South Korea contributing US$45 million worth of Vietnam’s chemicals imports in November. This was down from US$46 million in chemicals imports in October, a change of 1.30 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$416 million worth of chemicals to Vietnam.
Following South Korea was Japan representing US$42 million worth of Vietnam’s chemicals imports in November. This was down from US$51 million in chemicals imports in October, a change of 18.46 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$478 million worth of chemicals to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was the USA constituting US$31 million worth of Vietnam’s chemicals imports in November. This was down from US$57 million in chemicals imports in October, a change of 45.51 percent. Year to date, the USA has shipped US$427 million worth of chemicals to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of chemicals in November, US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 639.61 | 720.15 | -11.18% | 7,271.21 |
| Other | 61.99 | 83.91 | -26.13% | 739.31 |
| China | 281.22 | 289.45 | -2.84% | 3,212.93 |
| Taiwan | 73.65 | 52.79 | 39.50% | 628.26 |
| South Korea | 44.97 | 45.57 | -1.30% | 416.33 |
| Japan | 41.66 | 51.09 | -18.46% | 478.06 |
| USA | 30.80 | 56.53 | -45.51% | 427.08 |
| Thailand | 29.07 | 37.07 | -21.58% | 343.98 |
| Malaysia | 26.14 | 54.10 | -51.69% | 444.80 |
| India | 19.93 | 22.15 | -10.02% | 231.61 |
| Germany | 16.95 | 16.94 | 0.05% | 244.74 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13.23 | 10.56 | 25.28% | 104.12 |
| Indonesia | 11.99 | 18.81 | -36.25% | 148.06 |
| Singapore | 9.04 | 6.49 | 39.27% | 153.29 |
| Russia | 8.17 | 18.23 | -55.16% | 98.88 |
| Switzerland | 2.01 | 1.06 | 90.11% | 19.94 |
| France | 1.94 | 1.51 | 28.80% | 15.99 |
| Turkey | 1.57 | 1.42 | 10.45% | 17.40 |
| Bangladesh | 1.51 | 1.36 | 10.69% | 12.00 |
| Italy | 1.32 | 2.18 | -39.22% | 21.18 |
| Spain | 1.10 | 1.83 | -40.16% | 9.20 |
| Netherlands | 0.71 | 0.99 | -27.64% | 9.19 |
| Czech Republic | 0.53 | 0.13 | 314.94% | 3.88 |
| Austria | 0.36 | 0.59 | -40.11% | 6.12 |
| Belgium | 0.34 | 0.43 | -20.39% | 5.40 |
| Brazil | 0.17 | 0.20 | -13.55% | 5.25 |
| UK | 0.17 | 0.25 | -31.72% | 4.92 |
| Hong Kong | 0.16 | 0.66 | -75.10% | 2.30 |
| South Africa | 0.07 | 0.36 | -80.93% | 3.18 |
| Armenia | 0.00 | 0.03 | -100.00% | 0.04 |
| Australia | 0.00 | 0.14 | -100.00% | 0.53 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0.00 | 1.79 | -100.00% | 21.92 |
| Kazakhstan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.53 |
| Qatar | 0.00 | 2.10 | -100.00% | 9.87 |
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 26,900 on Friday down 0.8 percent with 6,662,000 shares traded, worth VND 17,982 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 60,900 on Friday down 3.7 percent with 100,940,000 shares traded, worth VND 619,851 million.
Foreign ownership in DGC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 7.4 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 22,100 on Friday down 0.05 percent with 22,374,000 shares traded, worth VND 49,279 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 chemical products 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 products industry
Vietnam’s chemical products 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.