Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,122 million in December, up from US$1,003 million in November, a change of 11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$12,532 million worth of plastics by the end of December.
China accounted for US$388 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in December. This was up from US$329 million in plastics imports in November, a change of 17.88 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$3,907 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$185 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in December. This was up from US$166 million in plastics imports in November, a change of 11.58 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$2,164 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
Next was the USA contributing US$113 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in December. This was up from US$106 million in plastics imports in November, a change of 6.58 percent. Year to date, the USA has shipped US$1,165 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
Following the USA was Taiwan representing US$91 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in December. This was up from US$87 million in plastics imports in November, a change of 4.68 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$1,165 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Saudi Arabia constituting US$80 million worth of Vietnam’s plastics imports in December. This was up from US$75 million in plastics imports in November, a change of 7.24 percent. Year to date, Saudi Arabia has shipped US$915 million worth of plastics to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of plastics in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,121.88 | 1,002.85 | 11.87% | 12,531.81 |
| Other | 74.98 | 80.35 | -6.68% | 1,062.34 |
| China | 387.94 | 329.11 | 17.88% | 3,907.37 |
| South Korea | 184.90 | 165.71 | 11.58% | 2,164.29 |
| USA | 112.74 | 105.78 | 6.58% | 1,165.32 |
| Taiwan | 91.49 | 87.40 | 4.68% | 1,164.93 |
| Saudi Arabia | 80.04 | 74.64 | 7.24% | 915.04 |
| Thailand | 63.29 | 52.23 | 21.18% | 693.34 |
| Japan | 50.91 | 37.00 | 37.59% | 552.27 |
| Malaysia | 29.98 | 28.69 | 4.50% | 399.60 |
| Singapore | 27.15 | 24.58 | 10.44% | 312.71 |
| UAE | 18.46 | 17.37 | 6.29% | 194.60 |
| Indonesia | 12.14 | 13.35 | -9.03% | 183.08 |
| Russia | 10.13 | 8.33 | 21.62% | 130.29 |
| India | 8.45 | 9.45 | -10.61% | 123.56 |
| Qatar | 5.16 | 5.84 | -11.74% | 86.46 |
| Germany | 5.14 | 5.28 | -2.67% | 70.95 |
| Kuwait | 4.81 | 7.44 | -35.32% | 92.26 |
| Spain | 3.62 | 3.39 | 6.70% | 42.54 |
| Belgium | 3.53 | 4.62 | -23.70% | 30.26 |
| Netherlands | 3.25 | 3.38 | -3.86% | 31.99 |
| Canada | 3.21 | 3.74 | -14.10% | 39.57 |
| Brazil | 3.06 | 3.19 | -3.84% | 54.08 |
| France | 1.48 | 1.88 | -21.08% | 30.47 |
| Italy | 1.32 | 1.12 | 17.17% | 15.21 |
| Hong Kong | 1.13 | 0.85 | 33.36% | 15.45 |
| Philippines | 0.86 | 0.04 | 1963.24% | 9.45 |
| Australia | 0.62 | 0.33 | 89.23% | 4.01 |
| UK | 0.61 | 0.41 | 50.42% | 6.34 |
| South Africa | 0.52 | 0.59 | -11.97% | 3.10 |
| Sweden | 0.18 | 0.57 | -68.98% | 3.16 |
Listed plastics companies
Key plastics 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 8,090 on Thursday down 0.03 percent with 16,146,000 shares traded, worth VND 13,061 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 6,530 on Thursday down 0.02 percent with 4,562,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,976 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 174,000 on Thursday down 1 percent with 1,478,000 shares traded, worth VND 25,976 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 85.2 percent.
HaNoi Plastics Joint Stock Company
HaNoi Plastics Joint Stock Company
NHH closed at VND 11,900 on Thursday down 0 percent with 972,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,149 million.
Foreign ownership in NHH is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.4 percent.
Rang Dong Plastics JSC
Rang Dong Plastics JSC (RYG) produces packaging, plastic products, and household goods for domestic and export markets.
RYG closed at VND 10,200 on Thursday down 0 percent with 1,125,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,151 million.
Foreign ownership in RYG is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.1 percent.
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Vietnam’s plastics industry
Vietnam’s plastics industry is a major manufacturing sector, serving domestic consumption and export markets across packaging, consumer goods, construction, and industrial components.
The sector benefits from strong foreign direct investment, competitive labour costs, and integration into regional and global supply chains.
Plastic products are among Vietnam’s key manufactured exports, with major markets including the United States, Japan, the European Union, and ASEAN.
However, the industry faces rising pressure to improve environmental performance, increase recycling, and reduce dependence on imported raw materials.