Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$702 million in December, up from US$619 million in November, a change of 13.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$7,473 million worth of plastic products by the end of December.
The USA accounted for US$362 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in December. This was up from US$312 million in plastic products exports in November, a change of 16.14 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$3,767 million worth of plastic products to the USA.
After the USA was Japan making up US$63 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in December. This was down from US$67 million in plastic products exports in November, a change of -5.74 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$750 million worth of plastic products to Japan.
Next was India taking US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in December. This was up from US$18 million in plastic products exports in November, a change of 52.52 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$280 million worth of plastic products to India.
Following India was South Korea representing US$25 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in December. This was up from US$23 million in plastic products exports in November, a change of 9.39 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$291 million worth of plastic products to South Korea.
Rounding out the top five was China constituting US$20 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in December. This was up from US$19 million in plastic products exports in November, a change of 3.76 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$206 million worth of plastic products to China.
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Vietnam exports of plastic products in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 702.40 | 619.36 | 13.41% | 7,473.19 |
| Other | 126.01 | 111.45 | 13.07% | 1,363.93 |
| USA | 362.47 | 312.10 | 16.14% | 3,767.36 |
| Japan | 63.32 | 67.18 | -5.74% | 750.28 |
| India | 27.25 | 17.87 | 52.52% | 280.09 |
| South Korea | 25.08 | 22.92 | 9.39% | 290.86 |
| China | 20.10 | 19.37 | 3.76% | 206.05 |
| Germany | 18.50 | 16.45 | 12.47% | 186.20 |
| Netherlands | 17.79 | 15.72 | 13.16% | 172.12 |
| Cambodia | 16.36 | 14.54 | 12.46% | 167.74 |
| Indonesia | 12.98 | 11.38 | 14.06% | 152.93 |
| UK | 12.54 | 10.37 | 20.93% | 135.63 |
| Thailand | 10.12 | 10.31 | -1.89% | 140.61 |
| Australia | 9.04 | 7.94 | 13.81% | 99.21 |
| Canada | 8.84 | 6.41 | 37.85% | 91.39 |
| Malaysia | 7.04 | 5.65 | 24.64% | 66.71 |
| Belgium | 6.82 | 6.56 | 4.04% | 65.92 |
| Taiwan | 6.42 | 5.96 | 7.76% | 62.73 |
| Poland | 6.34 | 6.00 | 5.61% | 61.92 |
| Mexico | 6.23 | 4.54 | 37.33% | 65.53 |
| France | 5.96 | 5.30 | 12.51% | 58.19 |
| Philippines | 5.27 | 5.94 | -11.14% | 74.24 |
| Myanmar | 4.42 | 2.01 | 119.56% | 33.31 |
| Spain | 4.31 | 3.27 | 31.74% | 42.35 |
| Hong Kong | 3.81 | 4.74 | -19.57% | 48.77 |
| Denmark | 2.79 | 2.40 | 16.29% | 24.63 |
| Italy | 2.56 | 2.31 | 10.47% | 30.06 |
| Laos | 2.50 | 1.91 | 31.01% | 24.91 |
| Russia | 2.38 | 2.33 | 2.08% | 25.64 |
| Sweden | 2.15 | 1.78 | 21.23% | 19.33 |
| Singapore | 1.66 | 1.38 | 19.92% | 21.43 |
| New Zealand | 1.48 | 1.07 | 38.63% | 14.03 |
| UAE | 1.16 | 0.76 | 52.54% | 10.74 |
| Greece | 0.82 | 0.45 | 80.12% | 6.71 |
| Finland | 0.71 | 0.63 | 11.61% | 5.95 |
| Cyprus | 0.69 | 0.13 | 431.04% | 4.55 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.66 | 0.46 | 42.13% | 4.92 |
| Czech Republic | 0.64 | 0.94 | -31.94% | 9.24 |
| Bangladesh | 0.61 | 0.32 | 88.76% | 6.11 |
| Turkey | 0.50 | 0.60 | -15.57% | 7.27 |
| Ukraine | 0.38 | 0.05 | 687.01% | 0.57 |
| Norway | 0.29 | 0.30 | -1.86% | 2.86 |
| Switzerland | 0.25 | 0.35 | -30.57% | 2.43 |
Listed plastic products companies
Listed plastic products firms include:
An Phat Bioplastics JSC
An Phat Bioplastics JSC (AAA) manufactures and exports biodegradable packaging, plastic resins, and environmentally friendly materials.
AAA closed at VND 7,760 on Friday down 0.07 percent with 13,337,000 shares traded, worth VND 10,395 million.
Foreign ownership in AAA is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.6 percent.
An Phat Holdings JSC
An Phat Holdings JSC (APH) is a plastics and green materials conglomerate producing biodegradable packaging, engineering plastics, and recycled materials.
APH closed at VND 6,430 on Friday down 0.07 percent with 4,290,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,771 million.
Foreign ownership in APH is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
Binh Minh Plastics JSC
Binh Minh Plastics JSC (BMP) manufactures and distributes plastic pipes, fittings, and construction materials for water and drainage systems.
BMP closed at VND 175,100 on Friday up 0.7 percent with 965,000 shares traded, worth VND 16,867 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.2 percent.
Do Thanh Technology Corporation
Do Thanh Technology Corporation (DTT) manufactures automotive parts, plastic products, and mechanical components.
DTT closed at VND 16,000 on Friday down 0 percent with 0 shares traded, worth VND 0 million.
Foreign ownership in DTT is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.2 percent.
HCD Investment Producing and Trading Joint Stock Company
HCD Investment Producing and Trading Joint Stock Company manufactures and trades plastic packaging and household products for domestic and export markets.
HCD closed at VND 7,500 on Friday down 0 percent with 488,000 shares traded, worth VND 364 million.
Foreign ownership in HCD is currently capped at 51.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.2 percent.
An Tien Industries Joint Stock Company
An Tien Industries Joint Stock Company (HII) develops and manages industrial zones and manufactures plastic products.
HII closed at VND 5,720 on Friday down 0.27 percent with 4,335,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,531 million.
Foreign ownership in HII is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.7 percent.
Hoa Sen Group
Hoa Sen Group (HSG) manufactures and exports steel sheets, roofing materials, and plastic pipes throughout Southeast Asia.
HSG closed at VND 15,600 on Friday down 0.15 percent with 23,361,000 shares traded, worth VND 36,823 million.
Foreign ownership in HSG is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 4.6 percent.Explore opening a trading account in Vietnam→
Vietnam’s plastic products industry
Vietnam’s plastics industry is a key supplier to domestic manufacturing and export sectors, including packaging, consumer goods, electronics, and automotive components.
The industry benefits from strong foreign direct investment, integrated supply chains, and proximity to major export markets in Asia, Europe, and North America.
The sector is increasingly shaped by environmental regulation and shifting demand toward recycled and bio-based plastics.
Producers are investing in recycling capacity, waste collection, and higher value-added products to align with sustainability targets and global buyer requirements.