Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,003 million in November, down from US$1,003 million in October, a change of -0.03 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$11,385 million worth of plastics by the end of November.
China accounted for US$329 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in November. This was down from US$329 million in plastics imports in October, a change of 0.08 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$3,513 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$166 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in November. This was down from US$167 million in plastics imports in October, a change of 0.73 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$1,975 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
Next was the USA contributing US$106 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in November. This was up from US$89 million in plastics imports in October, a change of 18.90 percent. Year to date, the USA has shipped US$1,050 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
Following the USA was Taiwan representing US$87 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in November. This was down from US$91 million in plastics imports in October, a change of 4.01 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$1,072 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Saudi Arabia constituting US$75 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in November. This was up from US$69 million in plastics imports in October, a change of 7.72 percent. Year to date, Saudi Arabia has shipped US$832 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of plastics in November, US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,002.85 | 1,003.15 | -0.03% | 11,384.57 |
| Other | 80.35 | 75.58 | 6.31% | 986.98 |
| China | 329.11 | 329.36 | -0.08% | 3,513.37 |
| South Korea | 165.71 | 166.92 | -0.73% | 1,975.07 |
| USA | 105.78 | 88.96 | 18.90% | 1,049.90 |
| Taiwan | 87.40 | 91.05 | -4.01% | 1,071.79 |
| Saudi Arabia | 74.64 | 69.29 | 7.72% | 832.43 |
| Thailand | 52.23 | 58.24 | -10.32% | 627.11 |
| Japan | 37.00 | 41.57 | -11.00% | 498.95 |
| Malaysia | 28.69 | 40.14 | -28.53% | 367.92 |
| Singapore | 24.58 | 24.44 | 0.58% | 285.35 |
| UAE | 17.37 | 17.60 | -1.30% | 175.68 |
| Indonesia | 13.35 | 13.26 | 0.63% | 170.89 |
| India | 9.45 | 9.23 | 2.44% | 115.09 |
| Russia | 8.33 | 5.79 | 43.75% | 120.16 |
| Kuwait | 7.44 | 7.82 | -4.81% | 87.44 |
| Qatar | 5.84 | 6.65 | -12.11% | 81.30 |
| Germany | 5.28 | 5.76 | -8.20% | 65.68 |
| Belgium | 4.62 | 1.62 | 184.93% | 26.73 |
| Canada | 3.74 | 1.93 | 93.41% | 36.36 |
| Spain | 3.39 | 4.67 | -27.31% | 38.91 |
| Netherlands | 3.38 | 2.53 | 33.82% | 28.71 |
| Brazil | 3.19 | 3.90 | -18.21% | 51.02 |
| France | 1.88 | 1.97 | -4.78% | 28.98 |
| Italy | 1.12 | 1.04 | 7.87% | 13.90 |
| Hong Kong | 0.85 | 1.49 | -43.28% | 14.28 |
| South Africa | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 2.58 |
| Sweden | 0.57 | 0.33 | 75.39% | 2.98 |
| UK | 0.41 | 0.82 | -50.71% | 5.71 |
| Australia | 0.33 | 0.43 | -23.60% | 3.38 |
| Philippines | 0.04 | 0.84 | -95.05% | 8.60 |
Listed plastics 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 8,050 on Monday up 0.03 percent with 14,147,000 shares traded, worth VND 11,386 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 6,340 on Monday down 0.08 percent with 7,877,000 shares traded, worth VND 4,986 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 176,200 on Monday up 2.2 percent with 1,378,000 shares traded, worth VND 24,015 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.3 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.