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 Overview
According to Nike’s supplier list, last updated in November of 2024, the company engages around 158 factories all over Vietnam to produce shoes, apparel, and equipment.
Nike Vietnam factories summary
| Province | Factories | Workers | Line Workers | Female % |
| An Giang | 2 | 2,432 | 1,992 | 80 |
| Ba Ria-Vung Tau | 9 | 16,492 | 14,186 | 60 |
| Bac Ninh | 2 | 1,271 | 1,208 | 28 |
| Ben Tre | 2 | 2,364 | 2,101 | 72 |
| Binh Dinh | 1 | 3,656 | 2,784 | 75 |
| Binh Duong | 24 | 19,073 | 15,530 | 46 |
| Binh Phuoc | 3 | 5,552 | 4,352 | 62 |
| Can Tho | 2 | 15,861 | 15,314 | 71 |
| Dong Nai | 29 | 168,629 | 144,693 | 61 |
| Dong Thap | 1 | 1,852 | 1,702 | 66 |
| Ha Nam | 1 | 380 | 340 | 90 |
| Ha Noi | 1 | 80 | 66 | 80 |
| Ha Tinh | 1 | 1,154 | 1,082 | 98 |
| Hai Duong | 3 | 4,552 | 3,999 | 59 |
| Hai Phong | 3 | 10,360 | 9,386 | 76 |
| Hau Giang | 1 | 2,645 | 2,520 | 98 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 17 | 54,070 | 46,234 | 72 |
| Hung Yen | 2 | 2,421 | 2,095 | 35 |
| Long An | 9 | 34,775 | 30,580 | 49 |
| Nam Dinh | 7 | 18,324 | 16,627 | 83 |
| Ninh Binh | 1 | 7,994 | 6,620 | 86 |
| Quang Nam | 2 | 3,877 | 3,584 | 82 |
| Soc Trang | 2 | 2,457 | 2,170 | 82 |
| Tay Ninh | 11 | 30,337 | 26,885 | 57 |
| Thai Nguyen | 3 | 3,892 | 3,479 | 75 |
| Thanh Hoa | 6 | 49,384 | 44,417 | 68 |
| Thua Thien-Hue | 1 | 648 | 555 | 70 |
| Tien Giang | 7 | 12,511 | 11,018 | 74 |
| Vinh Long | 5 | 14,848 | 12,676 | 67 |
| Grand Total | 158 | 491,891 | 428,195 | 63 |
Where are Nike shoes made in Vietnam?
Nike utilises about 64 factories around Vietnam to make its footwear. These are predominantly located in southern Vietnam, in and around Ho Chi Minh City though there are a handful in the north too. All up these factories employ about 337,373 people.
Box 1: Vietnam still biggest manufacturer of Nike goods in 2024
For Nike’s fiscal year ended May 31 2024, Vietnam was responsible for about 50 percent of Nike footwear manufacturing. The rapidly developing country was followed by Indonesia which was responsible for 27 percent and China in third place with 18 percent.
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, 2025
| Province | Factories | Workers | Line Workers | Female % |
| Ba Ria-Vung Tau | 4 | 6,945 | 5,368 | 49.8 |
| Binh Duong | 9 | 3,055 | 2,433 | 22.3 |
| Binh Phuoc | 2 | 2,173 | 1,921 | 53.5 |
| Can Tho | 1 | 14,672 | 14,277 | 64.0 |
| Dong Nai | 20 | 153,054 | 131,657 | 63.4 |
| Hai Phong | 1 | 5,946 | 5,310 | 84.0 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 4 | 23,244 | 20,280 | 57.0 |
| Long An | 6 | 30,288 | 26,837 | 42.0 |
| Nam Dinh | 1 | 8,850 | 8,075 | 80.0 |
| Ninh Binh | 1 | 7,994 | 6,620 | 86.0 |
| Tay Ninh | 6 | 16,306 | 13,683 | 56.2 |
| Thanh Hoa | 4 | 45,481 | 40,977 | 83.5 |
| Tien Giang | 1 | 6,429 | 5,854 | 94.0 |
| Vinh Long | 4 | 12,936 | 10,858 | 65.3 |
| Total | 64 | 337,373 | 294,150 | 56.1 |
Where is Nike apparel made in Vietnam?
Nike has 80 factories making apparel for the brand in Vietnam. The bulk of these factories are located in southern Vietnam though, like its footwear manufacturers there are a few in the north too. All up, these factories employ about 140,672 workers.
Box 2: Finding workers key challenge for shoe factories in Vietnam
Vietnam Samho, which makes shoes for big international brands like Nike, has been struggling to find factory workers for its southern Vietnam factory, according to reports in local media.
The company needs about 1,500 workers but has only managed to recruit about 300 in the last two months. This is one of a number of key challenges not just for Nike but footwear manufacturers in Vietnam more broadly.
Nike apparel factories in Vietnam, by province, 2025
| Province | Factories | Workers | Line Workers | Female % |
| An Giang | 2 | 2,432 | 1,992 | 80 |
| Ba Ria-Vung Tau | 3 | 5,773 | 5,176 | 68 |
| Bac Ninh | 1 | 1,205 | 1,147 | 0 |
| Ben Tre | 1 | 1,522 | 1,303 | 68 |
| Binh Dinh | 1 | 3,656 | 2,784 | 75 |
| Binh Duong | 11 | 13,560 | 10,755 | 53 |
| Binh Phuoc | 1 | 3,379 | 2,431 | 78 |
| Can Tho | 1 | 1,189 | 1,037 | 78 |
| Dong Nai | 9 | 15,575 | 13,036 | 57 |
| Dong Thap | 1 | 1,852 | 1,702 | 66 |
| Ha Nam | 1 | 380 | 340 | 90 |
| Ha Noi | 1 | 80 | 66 | 80 |
| Hai Duong | 2 | 2,161 | 1,851 | 40 |
| Hai Phong | 2 | 4,414 | 4,076 | 72 |
| Hau Giang | 1 | 2,645 | 2,520 | 98 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 13 | 30,826 | 25,954 | 77 |
| Hung Yen | 2 | 2,421 | 2,095 | 35 |
| Long An | 2 | 3,414 | 2,798 | 55 |
| Nam Dinh | 6 | 9,474 | 8,552 | 84 |
| Quang Nam | 2 | 3,877 | 3,584 | 82 |
| Soc Trang | 2 | 2,457 | 2,170 | 82 |
| Tay Ninh | 3 | 12,601 | 11,965 | 64 |
| Thai Nguyen | 3 | 3,892 | 3,479 | 75 |
| Thanh Hoa | 2 | 3,903 | 3,440 | 38 |
| Thua Thien-Hue | 1 | 648 | 555 | 70 |
| Tien Giang | 5 | 5,424 | 4,585 | 69 |
| Vinh Long | 1 | 1,912 | 1,818 | 73 |
| Total | 80 | 140,672 | 121,211 | 66 |
Where is Nike equipment made in Vietnam?
Nike’s major equipment manufacturers are also located in southern Vietnam, though there are much fewer units compared to footwear or apparel. Nike counts just 14 factories among its equipment suppliers. These factories employ about 13,846 people.
Box 3: What about Adidas made in Vietnam?
Nike is not alone. Adidas also has about 156 factories all over Vietnam producing shoes, apparel, accessories, and gear for the global sportswear brand. These facilities employ almost 254,000 employees with factories spread out all over Vietnam.See: Where are Adidas made in Vietnam 2024?
Nike equipment factories in Vietnam, by province, 2025
| Province | Factories | Workers | Line Workers | Female % |
| Ba Ria-Vung Tau | 2 | 3,774 | 3,642 | 67 |
| Bac Ninh | 1 | 66 | 61 | 55 |
| Ben Tre | 1 | 842 | 798 | 75 |
| Binh Duong | 4 | 2,458 | 2,342 | 80 |
| Ha Tinh | 1 | 1,154 | 1,082 | 98 |
| Hai Duong | 1 | 2,391 | 2,148 | 96 |
| Long An | 1 | 1,073 | 945 | 76 |
| Tay Ninh | 2 | 1,430 | 1,237 | 49 |
| Tien Giang | 1 | 658 | 579 | 75 |
| Total | 14 | 13,846 | 12,834 | 73 |
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.
See also: Where are Nikes made in Indonesia 2025?
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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First published May 20, 2024. Last updated May 19, 2025.