Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,408 million in December, up from US$1,257 million in November, a change of 12.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$15,199 million worth of fabrics by the end of December.
China accounted for US$954 million worth of Vietnam’s fabrics imports in December. This was up from US$845 million in fabrics imports in November, a change of 12.88 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$10,370 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$136 million worth of Vietnam’s fabrics imports in December. This was up from US$121 million in fabrics imports in November, a change of 12.72 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$1,401 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
Next was Taiwan contributing US$135 million worth of Vietnam’s fabrics imports in December. This was up from US$116 million in fabrics imports in November, a change of 16.40 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$1,534 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
Following Taiwan was Japan representing US$66 million worth of Vietnam’s fabrics imports in December. This was up from US$61 million in fabrics imports in November, a change of 8.31 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$732 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Thailand constituting US$24 million worth of Vietnam’s fabrics imports in December. This was up from US$19 million in fabrics imports in November, a change of 27.28 percent. Year to date, Thailand has shipped US$234 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of fabrics in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,408.07 | 1,256.76 | 12.04% | 15,198.64 |
| Other | 45.01 | 54.76 | -17.80% | 421.28 |
| China | 953.59 | 844.80 | 12.88% | 10,370.16 |
| South Korea | 136.08 | 120.72 | 12.72% | 1,401.10 |
| Taiwan | 135.48 | 116.39 | 16.40% | 1,533.98 |
| Japan | 65.69 | 60.65 | 8.31% | 731.54 |
| Thailand | 23.72 | 18.64 | 27.28% | 233.90 |
| Italy | 19.38 | 12.46 | 55.54% | 153.17 |
| Malaysia | 10.98 | 11.21 | -2.08% | 135.93 |
| Indonesia | 7.60 | 6.59 | 15.27% | 95.75 |
| India | 6.01 | 6.71 | -10.43% | 75.55 |
| Pakistan | 4.53 | 3.83 | 18.50% | 46.29 |
| Turkey | 3.79 | 3.81 | -0.62% | 34.33 |
| USA | 3.72 | 2.72 | 36.73% | 42.92 |
| Hong Kong | 2.72 | 0.75 | 263.06% | 19.41 |
| Germany | 2.41 | 1.00 | 142.50% | 17.24 |
| Cambodia | 1.91 | 0.50 | 282.97% | 17.47 |
| Belgium | 1.55 | 0.42 | 267.89% | 5.88 |
| France | 1.40 | 1.27 | 10.21% | 12.18 |
| UK | 1.03 | 1.36 | -24.14% | 11.89 |
| Bangladesh | 0.80 | 0.14 | 461.53% | 7.52 |
| Switzerland | 0.14 | 0.13 | 10.44% | 6.29 |
| Philippines | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.16 |
| Singapore | 0.00 | 0.15 | -100.00% | 0.64 |
Listed garment / textiles companies
These companies are listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Everpia JSC
Everpia JSC (EVE) manufactures bedding, home textiles, and insulation materials under brands such as Everon.
EVE closed at VND 10,250 on Thursday up 0.15 percent with 89,000 shares traded, worth VND 90 million.
Foreign ownership in EVE is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 67.8 percent.
Song Hong Garment JSC
Song Hong Garment JSC (MSH) manufactures and exports garments and textiles for global fashion brands.
MSH closed at VND 33,050 on Thursday up 0.25 percent with 4,470,000 shares traded, worth VND 14,869 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 6.1 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 26,500 on Thursday up 0.05 percent with 23,056,000 shares traded, worth VND 60,666 million.
Foreign ownership in TCM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 48.5 percent.
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Vietnam textile and garment news
Recent developments in textiles and garments in Vietnam include:
South Korean garment factory closure
A South Korean invested firm employing 2,640 workers in Ho Chi Minh City has announced it will cease operations from Feb 1, 2026, authorities said on Dec 25.
The company, Panko Vina, cited prolonged order shortages after COVID-19 and plans to consolidate production at its Quang Nam factory.
Panko Vina said workers will be paid through Jan 31, 2026, receive severance under labour law, and a one-off allowance of VND 2 million (US$76) per person.
Strike action garment factory
Hundreds of garment workers at Thien Dieu Company in Dai Dong Commune, Phu Tho Province stopped work on 2 December to protest what they described as inappropriate behaviour by a Chinese supervisor.
Workers said they were frequently shouted at, fined for small mistakes and pressured by strict requirements from the supervisor.
Local authorities said they intervened the same afternoon, with the commune’s People’s Committee, police and the company’s grassroots union mediating between the two sides.
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Vietnam’s fabrics industry
The fabrics industry in Vietnam plays a central role in supplying inputs for the textile and garment export sector, which is one of the country’s largest manufacturing industries.
Production includes woven, knitted, and non-woven fabrics, with output serving both export-oriented garment factories and a growing domestic market.
The sector remains dependent on imported raw materials, particularly yarns and high-grade fabrics, despite gradual expansion of domestic capacity.
Investment is increasingly directed toward dyeing, finishing, and environmentally compliant production to meet rules-of-origin requirements under free trade agreements and rising sustainability standards.