Vietnam’s imports of plastics saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $1,084,778,576, a 2.43 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
This positive month-on-month growth contributed to a year-to-date total for this product category, standing at $7,324,918,155.
In July 2025, the top five origins by dollar value for Vietnam’s imports of plastics were:
China
China remained the dominant origin in July, with import values reaching $334,126,405.
This represents a 1.35 percent month-on-month increase from June.
China’s year-to-date total for these imports stands at $2,199,000,951, accounting for 30.02 percent of all YTD imports in this category.
South Korea
South Korea followed as the second-largest origin, with July imports valued at $184,611,108.
This figure indicates a 16.62 percent month-on-month increase.
South Korea’s year-to-date total for these imports is $1,258,724,049, representing 17.18 percent of the total YTD imports for this product category.
Taiwan
Taiwan secured the third position in July with imports totaling $107,374,175.
This indicates a 6.40 percent month-on-month increase.
Its year-to-date contribution to Vietnam’s imports of plastics is $724,058,497, making up 9.88 percent of the total YTD imports.
USA
The USA contributed $99,305,551 worth of plastics in July.
Notably, the USA experienced a -13.16 percent month-on-month decrease.
The USA’s year-to-date total for these imports is $656,217,821, accounting for 8.96 percent of the total YTD imports for this product.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia rounded out the top five import origins with $87,392,509 in July imports.
This country saw a 16.71 percent month-on-month increase.
Saudi Arabia’s year-to-date total for these imports is $559,454,141, representing 7.64 percent of the total YTD imports for this category.
See also: Vietnam Plastics Industry 2025: Growth, Key Players, Products
Vietnam’s imports of plastics, US$ millions
| July | June | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 1,084.78 | 1,059.02 | 2.43% | 7,324.92 | 100.00% |
| Other | 9.62 | 6.95 | 38.46% | 57.27 | 0.78% |
| China | 334.13 | 329.69 | 1.35% | 2,199.00 | 30.02% |
| South Korea | 184.61 | 158.30 | 16.62% | 1,258.72 | 17.18% |
| Taiwan | 107.37 | 100.91 | 6.40% | 724.06 | 9.88% |
| USA | 99.31 | 114.35 | -13.16% | 656.22 | 8.96% |
| Saudi Arabia | 87.39 | 74.88 | 16.71% | 559.45 | 7.64% |
| Thailand | 61.22 | 66.63 | -8.12% | 392.76 | 5.36% |
| Japan | 50.25 | 49.24 | 2.04% | 333.85 | 4.56% |
| Malaysia | 31.06 | 26.40 | 17.66% | 231.77 | 3.16% |
| Singapore | 30.59 | 26.33 | 16.20% | 187.35 | 2.56% |
| Indonesia | 18.78 | 16.75 | 12.12% | 115.74 | 1.58% |
| UAE | 14.78 | 19.17 | -22.91% | 114.72 | 1.57% |
| Qatar | 7.80 | 5.96 | 30.77% | 54.26 | 0.74% |
| Kuwait | 6.78 | 6.43 | 5.35% | 56.95 | 0.78% |
| Germany | 6.58 | 7.38 | -10.92% | 41.00 | 0.56% |
| Russia | 6.01 | 14.80 | -59.38% | 92.56 | 1.26% |
| India | 5.59 | 8.30 | -32.68% | 78.99 | 1.08% |
| Brazil | 4.99 | 5.71 | -12.61% | 34.28 | 0.47% |
| Belgium | 2.95 | 1.64 | 79.59% | 15.32 | 0.21% |
| France | 2.90 | 3.29 | -11.90% | 19.54 | 0.27% |
| Netherlands | 2.85 | 2.29 | 24.42% | 16.71 | 0.23% |
| Canada | 2.59 | 3.47 | -25.26% | 24.72 | 0.34% |
| Spain | 1.56 | 4.51 | -65.29% | 27.08 | 0.37% |
| Italy | 1.53 | 1.56 | -1.75% | 8.36 | 0.11% |
| Hong Kong | 1.35 | 1.92 | -29.74% | 9.18 | 0.13% |
| Philippines | 1.13 | 0.49 | 128.58% | 6.05 | 0.08% |
| UK | 0.35 | 0.71 | -50.72% | 3.75 | 0.05% |
| Sweden | 0.34 | 0.21 | 61.44% | 1.72 | 0.02% |
| Australia | 0.29 | 0.27 | 7.34% | 1.99 | 0.03% |
| South Africa | 0.11 | 0.49 | -78.58% | 1.53 | 0.02% |