Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,067 million in December, up from US$960 million in November, a change of 11.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$10,870 million worth of plastic products by the end of December.
China accounted for US$678 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in December. This was up from US$613 million in plastic products imports in November, a change of 10.66 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$6,849 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$147 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in December. This was up from US$134 million in plastic products imports in November, a change of 9.82 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$1,525 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Next was Japan contributing US$89 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in December. This was up from US$79 million in plastic products imports in November, a change of 12.15 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$939 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Following Japan was Taiwan representing US$33 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in December. This was up from US$27 million in plastic products imports in November, a change of 22.38 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$324 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Thailand constituting US$27 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in December. This was up from US$22 million in plastic products imports in November, a change of 22.71 percent. Year to date, Thailand has shipped US$265 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of plastic products in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,066.89 | 960.40 | 11.09% | 10,870.41 |
| Other | 44.37 | 41.21 | 7.66% | 434.10 |
| China | 677.99 | 612.67 | 10.66% | 6,849.02 |
| South Korea | 146.84 | 133.71 | 9.82% | 1,525.20 |
| Japan | 89.06 | 79.41 | 12.15% | 939.36 |
| Taiwan | 32.52 | 26.58 | 22.38% | 324.27 |
| Thailand | 26.97 | 21.98 | 22.71% | 265.24 |
| USA | 19.96 | 16.45 | 21.33% | 215.48 |
| Germany | 8.68 | 10.20 | -14.92% | 99.25 |
| Malaysia | 8.67 | 8.11 | 6.94% | 96.58 |
| UK | 6.89 | 5.75 | 19.93% | 68.91 |
| Indonesia | 4.94 | 4.34 | 13.64% | 53.00 |
| India | 3.86 | 3.24 | 18.85% | 37.22 |
| Switzerland | 3.57 | 2.98 | 19.75% | 33.76 |
| Italy | 3.38 | 2.42 | 39.67% | 36.17 |
| Singapore | 2.89 | 2.42 | 19.44% | 28.41 |
| France | 2.42 | 1.44 | 67.41% | 20.20 |
| Denmark | 1.88 | 1.24 | 51.88% | 16.49 |
| Spain | 1.58 | 0.97 | 61.68% | 14.54 |
| Hong Kong | 1.36 | 1.15 | 18.38% | 17.38 |
| Philippines | 1.24 | 1.27 | -2.86% | 15.56 |
| Netherlands | 0.98 | 0.85 | 14.89% | 10.21 |
| Turkey | 0.81 | 0.89 | -9.52% | 4.81 |
| Sweden | 0.33 | 0.36 | -6.97% | 7.40 |
| Canada | 0.16 | 0.27 | -40.78% | 2.47 |
Listed plastic products companies
Key plastic products firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange 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 8,040 on Friday down 0.05 percent with 11,921,000 shares traded, worth VND 9,631 million.
Foreign ownership in AAA is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.8 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 6,480 on Friday down 0.05 percent with 3,079,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,008 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 173,500 on Friday down 0.5 percent with 1,119,000 shares traded, worth VND 19,476 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.1 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 17,000 shares traded, worth VND 27 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 (HCD) manufactures and trades plastic packaging and household products for domestic and export markets.
HCD closed at VND 7,530 on Friday down 0.01 percent with 939,000 shares traded, worth VND 704 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 5,970 on Friday down 0.02 percent with 2,001,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,201 million.
Foreign ownership in HII is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.5 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 16,700 on Friday down 0.3 percent with 71,767,000 shares traded, worth VND 121,064 million.
Foreign ownership in HSG is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 4.9 percent.
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Vietnam plastic products exports
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.
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.