Where are Nikes Made in Vietnam 2024?

Nike products made in Vietnam are produced in several provinces around the country. They are, however, mostly concentrated in the south, in and around Ho Chi Minh City. This is in part because of the dense population and access to one of Vietnam’s biggest ports but also because Ho Chi Minh City has a long history with garment and textile production. It’s also a key pillar of Vietnam’s footwear manufacturing industry.

This article breaks down Nike products made in Vietnam and the footwear manufacturers making them by type and region providing a general overview of the structure of Nike operations in Vietnam.

Nike factories Vietnam

According to Nike’s supplier list, last updated in February of 2024, the company engages around 159 factories all over Vietnam to produce shoes, apparel, and equipment.

Where are Nike shoes made in Vietnam?

Nike utilises about 63 factories around Vietnam to make its footwear. These are predominantly located in southern Vietnam, in and around Ho Chi Minh City. Specifically, there are 54 Nike shoe factories in the south with just seven in the north and two in the centre. As a result, a little over two-thirds of Nike factory workers in Vietnam, around 276,163 people, are located in southern Vietnam too.

During the same period, Vietnam was also the biggest maker of Nike branded apparel accounting for 28 percent. Vietnam was followed by China, which accounted for 16 percent, and then Cambodia at 15 percent, according to Nike’s 2024 Annual Report. 

Nike shoe factories in Vietnam, by province, 2024

Where is Nike apparel made in Vietnam?

Nike has 81 factories making apparel for the brand in Vietnam. The bulk of these factories, 57, are located in southern Vietnam and employ just over 100,000 workers. In the north, there are a further 17 factories employing 26,844 workers, with seven more in central Vietnam that employ a collective 19,280 people.

Nike apparel factories in Vietnam, by province, 2024

Where is Nike equipment made in Vietnam?

About 12 out of 15 Nike equipment manufacturers are located in southern Vietnam. These factories employ 12,289 workers, with two factories in northern Vietnam employing a collective 2,692 workers, and one factory in central Vietnam with 1,283 workers.

Nike equipment factories in Vietnam, by province, 2024

Why are Nikes made in Vietnam?

There are a broad range of reasons why manufacturers choose to make their products in Vietnam. For clothing and apparel brands it’s typically because of the low-cost labour and the convenient location.

Low cost-labour

Vietnam is well-known in manufacturing circles for its low-cost labour. With a population of around 100 million that is relatively young, making manufactured goods in Vietnam has helped reduce the bottom line of many global manufacturing firms and brands. 

The minimum wage in Vietnam is regionally very competitive. In its two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, it is very low when compared with their regional counterparts–just US$192.99 per month whereas in Jakarta, for example, it is US$316.92. That said, the manufacturing sector often has average wages in Vietnam much higher than in other key industries in Vietnam.

Location

Vietnam is strategically located south of China and Pacific Ocean-adjacent and thus connected via sea to the world’s biggest economy, the United States of America. This makes integrating Vietnam into existing supply chains much easier with firms manufacturing in China able to truck materials and equipment south of the border with relative ease. It also fits well into Southeast Asian supply chains as a final destination for assembly and testing before goods, like shoes, are shipped off to other parts of the world. This is made all the more easier by a myriad of free trade agreements between ASEAN member states.

Making clothing and footwear in Vietnam

Brands interested in joining Nike manufacturing footwear, clothing, and apparel in Vietnam have a broad range of options from contract manufacturing to opening their own factory. These options all have their own challenges and benefits and what’s best for one firm may not necessarily be what’s best for another. In this light, if you’re looking for support in deciding on the best market entry strategy, let us connect you with an expert.

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