Vietnam’s exports of plastic products declined month-on-month in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Total export value reached US$592.93 million, down from US$637.43 million in August.
The year-to-date total stood at US$5.50 billion, with the United States remaining Vietnam’s largest buyer despite a 6.42 percent decline from August. Japan, South Korea, and India followed as key destinations, all showing month-on-month drops.
Other notable movements included modest gains to the Netherlands, France, and Hong Kong, while shipments to India, Canada, and Malaysia declined sharply.
Vietnam’s plastics exports continue to reflect slowing global demand, even as some regional markets show resilience.
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Vietnam exports of plastic products in September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | Change | Year to Date | |
| Total | 592.93 | 637.43 | -6.98% | 5,495.47 |
| Other | 102.46 | 112.76 | -9.13% | 1,009.95 |
| USA | 302.05 | 322.77 | -6.42% | 2,755.79 |
| Japan | 61.10 | 62.63 | -2.44% | 552.98 |
| South Korea | 23.69 | 25.76 | -8.02% | 217.17 |
| India | 20.39 | 27.30 | -25.31% | 213.78 |
| China | 19.22 | 18.72 | 2.67% | 146.37 |
| Germany | 13.62 | 14.57 | -6.50% | 135.00 |
| Cambodia | 13.57 | 13.92 | -2.52% | 121.43 |
| Netherlands | 13.42 | 12.91 | 3.97% | 123.32 |
| Indonesia | 12.06 | 13.79 | -12.58% | 117.10 |
| UK | 11.35 | 12.31 | -7.77% | 102.59 |
| Thailand | 9.81 | 9.85 | -0.40% | 110.42 |
| Australia | 8.37 | 9.24 | -9.39% | 72.75 |
| Canada | 6.69 | 8.51 | -21.35% | 69.05 |
| Philippines | 6.22 | 6.52 | -4.55% | 56.36 |
| Belgium | 5.81 | 5.68 | 2.38% | 45.52 |
| Mexico | 5.11 | 5.20 | -1.61% | 50.06 |
| Malaysia | 4.93 | 5.99 | -17.71% | 47.65 |
| Taiwan | 4.83 | 5.13 | -5.75% | 44.58 |
| Poland | 4.82 | 4.76 | 1.34% | 43.57 |
| France | 4.59 | 4.52 | 1.56% | 41.59 |
| Spain | 3.99 | 3.26 | 22.10% | 31.17 |
| Hong Kong | 3.98 | 3.04 | 30.96% | 35.20 |
| Italy | 2.38 | 2.36 | 1.19% | 23.31 |
| Myanmar | 1.95 | 2.97 | -34.43% | 24.73 |
| Singapore | 1.81 | 1.87 | -3.09% | 16.30 |
| Laos | 1.66 | 2.06 | -19.49% | 18.62 |
| Denmark | 1.56 | 1.90 | -17.56% | 17.66 |
| Russia | 1.43 | 1.48 | -3.91% | 18.99 |
| New Zealand | 1.09 | 1.42 | -23.34% | 9.77 |
| Sweden | 1.00 | 1.54 | -34.92% | 14.21 |
| Czech Republic | 0.78 | 0.92 | -14.55% | 7.13 |
| UAE | 0.65 | 1.01 | -35.90% | 7.77 |
| Bangladesh | 0.64 | 0.54 | 17.77% | 4.44 |
| Greece | 0.63 | 0.39 | 62.08% | 4.83 |
| Finland | 0.50 | 0.36 | 39.47% | 4.21 |
| Turkey | 0.46 | 0.62 | -25.70% | 5.64 |
| Norway | 0.24 | 0.36 | -33.74% | 2.05 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.20 | 0.33 | -38.84% | 3.69 |
| Switzerland | 0.18 | 0.18 | -0.08% | 1.23 |
| Cyprus | 0.16 | 0.53 | -69.95% | 3.44 |
| Ukraine | 0.00 | 0.05 | -100.00% | 0.14 |
Listed plastics manufacturers
Binh Minh Plastics JSC
Binh Minh Plastics JSC (BMP) manufactures plastic pipes and fittings for water supply, drainage, telecommunications, and construction industries.
BMP closed at VND 174,000 on Friday up 9 percent with 1,106,000 shares traded, worth VND 18,727 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.1 percent.
Hanoi Plastics JSC (NHH)
Hanoi Plastics JSC produces industrial and engineering plastic products including motorbike and automotive parts, molds, and pallets.
NHH closed at VND 11,200 on Friday down 0.05 percent with 413,000 shares traded, worth VND 463 million.
Foreign ownership in NHH is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.3 percent.
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Overview of plastics manufacturing
Vietnam’s plastic products industry is a key manufacturing sector supporting exports in packaging, household goods, construction, and automotive components.
The industry benefits from a strong base of small and medium-sized producers, competitive labour costs, and increasing foreign investment, particularly from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Domestic demand continues to rise due to rapid urbanisation and retail expansion.
However, the sector faces challenges from volatile resin prices, environmental regulations, and growing pressure to adopt recycled and biodegradable materials.