Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1 billion in October, down 0.40 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$10,377 million worth of plastics by the end of October.
In October, Vietnam’s top supplier of plastics was China, accounting for US$329 million worth. This was up 0.41 percent over September. Year to date, China has shipped US$3,183 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
After China, South Korea was the next biggest supplier. It shipped US$167 million worth of plastics to Vietnam in October, a fall of 9.11 percent. Its total for the year to date is now sitting at US$1,809 million.
Taiwan was also a major supplier, shipping US$91 million worth of plastics to Vietnam in October. This was a 14.06 percent change, for a total of US$984 million for the year.
Rounding out the top five was USA with US$89 million, a -19.96 percent change month-on-month, for a total of US$944 million for the year, and Saudi Arabia with US$69 million, a 10.80 percent change for a total of US$758 million.
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Vietnam imports of plastics in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,003.15 | 1,007.22 | -0.40% | 10,377.49 |
| Other | 74.21 | 79.65 | -6.83% | 906.74 |
| China | 328.01 | 329.36 | -0.41% | 3,182.98 |
| South Korea | 183.65 | 166.92 | 10.02% | 1,808.73 |
| USA | 111.15 | 88.96 | 24.94% | 944.08 |
| Taiwan | 79.82 | 91.05 | -12.33% | 984.01 |
| Saudi Arabia | 62.53 | 69.29 | -9.75% | 758.05 |
| Thailand | 54.90 | 58.24 | -5.74% | 573.80 |
| Japan | 39.56 | 41.57 | -4.85% | 461.27 |
| Malaysia | 31.84 | 40.14 | -20.67% | 338.96 |
| Singapore | 23.58 | 24.44 | -3.54% | 260.58 |
| UAE | 13.90 | 17.60 | -21.01% | 158.29 |
| Indonesia | 13.16 | 13.26 | -0.79% | 157.54 |
| Qatar | 8.69 | 6.65 | 30.68% | 75.46 |
| India | 8.25 | 9.23 | -10.65% | 105.66 |
| Germany | 7.58 | 5.76 | 31.78% | 60.41 |
| Kuwait | 7.09 | 7.82 | -9.32% | 79.91 |
| Russia | 4.09 | 5.79 | -29.39% | 111.83 |
| Brazil | 3.59 | 3.90 | -7.91% | 47.83 |
| Canada | 3.33 | 1.93 | 72.01% | 32.62 |
| Netherlands | 2.90 | 2.53 | 14.90% | 25.33 |
| France | 2.73 | 1.97 | 38.46% | 27.10 |
| Spain | 2.11 | 4.67 | -54.87% | 35.52 |
| Belgium | 1.83 | 1.62 | 12.67% | 22.15 |
| Italy | 1.55 | 1.04 | 48.66% | 12.81 |
| Hong Kong | 1.17 | 1.49 | -21.89% | 13.42 |
| Philippines | 1.03 | 0.84 | 22.63% | 8.56 |
| UK | 0.36 | 0.82 | -56.39% | 5.31 |
| South Africa | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 2.00 |
| Australia | 0.22 | 0.43 | -48.32% | 3.05 |
| Sweden | 0.08 | 0.33 | -74.78% | 2.41 |
Listed plastics companies
An Phat Bioplastics JSC
An Phat Bioplastics JSC (AAA) manufactures and exports biodegradable packaging, plastic resins, and environmentally friendly materials.
AAA closed at VND 7,950 on Friday down 0.17 percent with 10,415,000 shares traded, worth VND 8,365 million.
Foreign ownership in AAA 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 169,500 on Friday down 9.5 percent with 1,872,000 shares traded, worth VND 32,417 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.3 percent.
Hoang Ha Plastic JSC
Hoang Ha Plastic JSC (HCD) manufactures and trades plastic packaging and household products for domestic and export markets.
HCD closed at VND 7,550 on Friday down 0.24 percent with 108,000 shares traded, worth VND 82 million.
Foreign ownership in HCD is currently capped at 51.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.2 percent.
Nhua Ha Noi JSC
Nhua Ha Noi JSC (NHH) manufactures plastic components and packaging for automotive and consumer industries.
NHH closed at VND 11,500 on Friday down 0.1 percent with 664,000 shares traded, worth VND 765 million.
Foreign ownership in NHH is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.4 percent.
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Vietnam’s plastics industry
Vietnam’s plastics industry is a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector anchored in packaging, construction, consumer goods and engineering-grade applications.
It benefits from strong foreign direct investment, low labour costs and Vietnam’s strategic position as part of regional supply chains.
Nevertheless, the industry remains heavily reliant on imported raw materials such as plastic resins and petrochemical feedstocks, and faces rising pressure from environmental regulations and global shifts toward circular economy models.
Vietnam is thus emerging as a regional plastics hub with growth potential in value-added segments, while also confronting structural constraints on feedstock input, technological upgrading and sustainability compliance.