Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,281 million in October, down 1.88 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$12,506 million worth of fabrics by the end of October.
In October, Vietnam’s top supplier of fabrics was China, accounting for US$874 million worth. This was down 0.36 percent over September. Year to date, China has shipped US$8,555 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
After China, Taiwan was the next biggest supplier. It shipped US$118 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam in October, a fall of 14.08 percent. Its total for the year to date is now sitting at US$1,281 million.
South Korea was also a major supplier, shipping US$100 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam in October. This was a -12.65 percent change, for a total of US$1,142 million for the year.
Rounding out the top five was Japan with US$68 million, an 11.77 percent change month-on-month, for a total of US$604 million for the year, and Thailand with US$19 million, a 1.22 percent change for a total of US$191 million.
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Vietnam imports of fabrics in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,281.47 | 1,306.02 | -1.88% | 12,505.70 |
| Other | 55.36 | 61.03 | -9.28% | 315.88 |
| China | 873.67 | 876.87 | -0.36% | 8,554.94 |
| Taiwan | 117.89 | 137.20 | -14.08% | 1,280.77 |
| South Korea | 100.36 | 114.90 | -12.65% | 1,142.43 |
| Japan | 68.10 | 60.93 | 11.77% | 604.01 |
| Thailand | 18.68 | 18.45 | 1.22% | 190.79 |
| Italy | 15.48 | 8.21 | 88.59% | 121.10 |
| Malaysia | 12.92 | 10.90 | 18.55% | 113.62 |
| India | 7.05 | 6.01 | 17.39% | 62.82 |
| Indonesia | 6.92 | 7.69 | -10.05% | 81.45 |
| Pakistan | 5.04 | 3.83 | 31.40% | 37.89 |
| USA | 3.95 | 4.86 | -18.73% | 36.36 |
| Turkey | 3.28 | 2.81 | 17.03% | 26.56 |
| Cambodia | 1.74 | 2.06 | -15.19% | 15.04 |
| Germany | 1.13 | 1.22 | -7.75% | 13.82 |
| Hong Kong | 0.92 | 1.33 | -30.97% | 15.88 |
| France | 0.88 | 0.82 | 7.92% | 9.49 |
| Belgium | 0.76 | 1.05 | -27.96% | 3.88 |
| UK | 0.65 | 1.10 | -40.76% | 9.48 |
| Switzerland | 0.48 | 0.42 | 16.30% | 6.02 |
| Singapore | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.48 |
| Bangladesh | 0.04 | 0.12 | -69.59% | 6.58 |
| Philippines | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.14 |
Listed fabrics companies
Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade JSC
Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade JSC (GIL) manufactures and exports garments, backpacks, and home goods.
GIL closed at VND 14,800 on Monday down 0.2 percent with 1,831,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,741 million.
Foreign ownership in GIL is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.4 percent.
Song Hong Garment JSC
Song Hong Garment JSC (MSH) manufactures and exports garments and textiles for global fashion brands.
MSH closed at VND 38,200 on Monday up 0.6 percent with 3,770,000 shares traded, worth VND 14,392 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 5.1 percent.
Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC
Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC (TCM) manufactures and exports garments, yarn, and textiles.
TCM closed at VND 27,600 on Monday down 0.3 percent with 9,150,000 shares traded, worth VND 25,215 million.
Foreign ownership in TCM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 48.7 percent.
Viet Tien Garment Corporation
Viet Tien Garment Corporation (TVT) manufactures and exports apparel products and owns multiple domestic fashion brands.
TVT closed at VND 16,750 on Monday down 0 percent with 9,000 shares traded, worth VND 15 million.
Foreign ownership in TVT is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
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Vietnam’s fabrics industry
Vietnam’s fabrics industry plays a central role in supporting the country’s garment and textile exports.
The sector produces a wide range of woven, knitted, and non-woven materials used in apparel, upholstery, and industrial applications.
With growing investment in dyeing, finishing, and high-performance textiles, Vietnam is gradually reducing dependence on imported fabric and strengthening its domestic supply chain.
Despite strong growth, the industry still relies heavily on imports for high-quality yarns and synthetic fibres, particularly from China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Environmental regulations, wastewater treatment, and sustainable production remain key challenges.
Continued investment in technology and green innovation will be vital for Vietnam’s fabric producers to compete in global markets.