Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$960 million in November, up from US$950 million in October, a change of 1.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$9,781 million worth of plastic products by the end of November.
China accounted for US$613 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in November. This was up from US$601 million in plastic products imports in October, a change of 2.02 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$6,157 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$134 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in November. This was up from US$120 million in plastic products imports in October, a change of 11.52 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$1,376 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Next was Japan contributing US$79 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in November. This was down from US$88 million in plastic products imports in October, a change of 9.89 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$848 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Following Japan was Taiwan representing US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in November. This was up from US$26 million in plastic products imports in October, a change of 2.26 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$291 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Thailand constituting US$22 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in November. This was down from US$23 million in plastic products imports in October, a change of 2.74 percent. Year to date, Thailand has shipped US$238 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of plastic products in November, US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 960.40 | 950.37 | 1.06% | 9,781.43 |
| Other | 41.21 | 44.34 | -7.07% | 387.67 |
| China | 612.67 | 600.56 | 2.02% | 6,157.37 |
| South Korea | 133.71 | 119.89 | 11.52% | 1,376.38 |
| Japan | 79.41 | 88.13 | -9.89% | 848.00 |
| Taiwan | 26.58 | 25.99 | 2.26% | 291.11 |
| Thailand | 21.98 | 22.60 | -2.74% | 238.01 |
| USA | 16.45 | 19.57 | -15.94% | 194.82 |
| Germany | 10.20 | 8.67 | 17.57% | 90.50 |
| Malaysia | 8.11 | 8.40 | -3.46% | 87.66 |
| UK | 5.75 | 7.41 | -22.50% | 61.99 |
| Indonesia | 4.34 | 4.80 | -9.55% | 47.93 |
| India | 3.24 | 3.36 | -3.44% | 33.35 |
| Switzerland | 2.98 | 3.26 | -8.51% | 30.18 |
| Italy | 2.42 | 3.11 | -22.07% | 32.63 |
| Singapore | 2.42 | 2.29 | 5.68% | 25.49 |
| France | 1.44 | 1.39 | 4.04% | 17.73 |
| Philippines | 1.27 | 1.16 | 9.58% | 14.31 |
| Denmark | 1.24 | 1.92 | -35.67% | 14.59 |
| Hong Kong | 1.15 | 1.09 | 4.84% | 15.98 |
| Spain | 0.97 | 1.03 | -5.54% | 12.82 |
| Turkey | 0.89 | 0.25 | 262.41% | 4.00 |
| Netherlands | 0.85 | 0.95 | -11.01% | 9.23 |
| Sweden | 0.36 | 0.67 | -46.31% | 7.06 |
| Canada | 0.27 | 0.22 | 18.79% | 2.31 |
Listed plastic products companies
These companies are listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
An Phat Bioplastics JSC
An Phat Bioplastics JSC (AAA) manufactures and exports biodegradable packaging, plastic resins, and environmentally friendly materials.
AAA closed at VND 7,910 on Thursday down 0.04 percent with 12,886,000 shares traded, worth VND 10,242 million.
Foreign ownership in AAA is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.7 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 6,300 on Thursday down 0.05 percent with 3,874,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,437 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 175,000 on Thursday down 1.1 percent with 788,000 shares traded, worth VND 13,926 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.2 percent.
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Vietnam’s plastics industry
Vietnam’s plastics industry is a key manufacturing sector, supplying packaging, consumer goods and industrial inputs for both domestic use and export markets.
The sector is closely linked to food processing, electronics and construction, and continues to evolve as firms invest in recycling, higher value products and compliance with environmental standards.