Vietnam’s garment, hat, and footwear consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.41 percent in September 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
This marks a slight easing from 1.49 percent in August, continuing a stable trend since early 2025.
The clothing segment saw small increases across categories, with fabrics up 0.21 percent, garment services 0.19 percent, hats 0.15 percent, and footwear 0.08 percent.
Year-to-date, prices in this group have remained moderate, reflecting steady demand and manageable input costs within Vietnam’s domestic apparel and footwear industries.
Vietnam’s garments, hats, and footwear sector remains one of the most dynamic parts of the consumer price index, reflecting changing labour costs and seasonal shopping demand.
The category is closely tied to local textile production and retail spending, making it a useful indicator of household consumption trends.
Price changes in this group often mirror shifts in fabric costs, service charges, and consumer preferences across urban and rural areas.
Seasonal factors, such as back-to-school shopping or holiday periods, also contribute to fluctuations, highlighting the link between domestic demand and broader economic sentiment.
Of note, Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments fell 15.6 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$3.26 billion in September 2025.
Shipments to the United States, in particular, dropped 20.1 percent to US$1.42 billion, while exports to Japan fell 8 percent to US$401 million.