Vietnam’s imports of fabrics reached US$1.45 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 2.35 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$6.32 billion.
China continues to dominate, holding nearly 70 percent of the market:
China remained the overwhelming primary source for fabric imports, with a May value of US$1.02 billion. This figure remained almost flat (a minor decrease of 0.02 percent) from April, but China still accounts for a staggering 68.56 percent of the total year-to-date imports.
Taiwan and South Korea show steady growth as key regional suppliers:
Imports from Taiwan increased by 3.38 percent to US$137.35 million in May, and South Korea’s imports grew by 3.74 percent to US$125.69 million. These countries continue to be significant regional suppliers, accounting for 10.63 percent and 9.22 percent of YTD imports, respectively.
Japan and several other markets show notable increases:
- Japan saw a strong increase of 13.02 percent, reaching US$68.13 million.
- The “Other” category saw a remarkable surge of 95.88 percent, indicating a broader diversification of smaller-scale suppliers.
- Indonesia imports nearly doubled with a 94.40 percent increase.
- UK imports surged by 180.60 percent, albeit from a low base.
- Bangladesh saw a significant increase of 55.40 percent.
- Malaysia and India also recorded strong growth of 31.84 percent and 21.74 percent, respectively.
Significant decreases in imports:
Conversely, some markets faced substantial declines in imports in May:
- Hong Kong saw a sharp drop of 53.20 percent.
- Belgium imports decreased by 50.23 percent.
- Germany fell by 20.29 percent.
- Philippines and Singapore recorded no imports in May after having imports in April.
The overall modest increase in May’s fabric imports reflects a stable demand, heavily reliant on China, while other suppliers show dynamic shifts and diversification within the global supply chain.
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Vietnam imports of fabrics, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 1,452.01 | 1,418.68 | 2.35% | 6,322.21 | 100.00% |
| Other | 15.30 | 7.81 | 95.88% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| China | 1,020.37 | 1,020.59 | -0.02% | 4,334.25 | 68.56% |
| Taiwan | 137.35 | 132.86 | 3.38% | 672.36 | 10.63% |
| South Korea | 125.69 | 121.16 | 3.74% | 582.77 | 9.22% |
| Japan | 68.13 | 60.28 | 13.02% | 292.19 | 4.62% |
| Thailand | 19.83 | 21.17 | -6.32% | 98.65 | 1.56% |
| Italy | 15.71 | 14.44 | 8.75% | 58.73 | 0.93% |
| Indonesia | 12.77 | 6.57 | 94.40% | 42.36 | 0.67% |
| Malaysia | 12.07 | 9.16 | 31.84% | 55.63 | 0.88% |
| India | 7.61 | 6.25 | 21.74% | 35.30 | 0.56% |
| USA | 3.52 | 3.70 | -4.84% | 16.64 | 0.26% |
| Turkey | 3.03 | 2.75 | 10.08% | 12.04 | 0.19% |
| Pakistan | 2.94 | 3.41 | -13.79% | 20.51 | 0.32% |
| Cambodia | 1.40 | 1.38 | 1.35% | 7.78 | 0.12% |
| Hong Kong | 1.36 | 2.90 | -53.20% | 8.90 | 0.14% |
| Germany | 1.24 | 1.55 | -20.29% | 7.10 | 0.11% |
| UK | 1.10 | 0.39 | 180.60% | 3.97 | 0.06% |
| Bangladesh | 1.04 | 0.67 | 55.40% | 5.96 | 0.09% |
| France | 1.02 | 0.90 | 13.45% | 4.29 | 0.07% |
| Switzerland | 0.38 | 0.30 | 25.17% | 2.87 | 0.05% |
| Belgium | 0.15 | 0.31 | -50.23% | 1.14 | 0.02% |
| Philippines | 0.00 | 0.04 | -100.00% | 0.10 | 0.00% |
| Singapore | 0.00 | 0.08 | -100.00% | 0.35 | 0.01% |