Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware reached US$108.09 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 2.68 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$524.34 million.
Singapore and USA remain top markets; USA sees growth, Singapore declines:
Singapore continued to be the largest market, with May exports totaling US$43.69 million, though this was an 8.86 percent decrease from April. Despite this dip, Singapore still accounts for a significant 46.85 percent of YTD exports. The USA saw a modest increase of 1.54 percent to US$37.78 million, maintaining its position as the second-largest market.
Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand show strong month-on-month growth:
In contrast to the overall slight downturn, several markets demonstrated remarkable month-on-month growth in May:
- Taiwan exports surged by an impressive 120.30 percent, more than doubling its imports from Vietnam.
- Japan saw a strong increase of 22.81 percent.
- Thailand exports jumped by 17.61 percent.
- China exports grew by 15.30 percent.
- Canada also recorded a healthy increase of 14.27 percent.
Cambodia experiences significant decline:
Conversely, Cambodia experienced a substantial decrease of 44.23 percent in May, falling to US$325,050. The “Other” category also saw a decline of 2.78 percent.
The May data for Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports presents a mixed picture. While overall exports experienced a slight dip, the robust growth in key markets like Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand suggests diversifying demand and potential for expansion in these regions, even as the largest market, Singapore, saw a decrease.
See also: Vietnam’s Glassware Industry 2025: Key Players, Exports & Challenges
Vietnam exports of glass and glassware, May 2025, US$ millions
| May | April | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 108.09 | 111.07 | -2.68% | 524.34 | 100.00% |
| Other | 14.20 | 14.60 | -2.78% | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Singapore | 43.69 | 47.94 | -8.86% | 245.65 | 46.85% |
| USA | 37.78 | 37.21 | 1.54% | 150.67 | 28.74% |
| Malaysia | 3.08 | 2.85 | 8.33% | 18.45 | 3.52% |
| Japan | 2.38 | 1.94 | 22.81% | 8.68 | 1.66% |
| Philippines | 1.87 | 1.96 | -4.69% | 5.36 | 1.02% |
| South Korea | 1.64 | 1.55 | 5.38% | 6.17 | 1.18% |
| China | 1.08 | 0.94 | 15.30% | 4.94 | 0.94% |
| Thailand | 0.85 | 0.72 | 17.61% | 3.29 | 0.63% |
| Taiwan | 0.64 | 0.29 | 120.30% | 2.07 | 0.40% |
| Canada | 0.56 | 0.49 | 14.27% | 3.17 | 0.60% |
| Cambodia | 0.33 | 0.58 | -44.23% | 1.81 | 0.34% |