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Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials fall 23.73 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials decreased by 23.73 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$490.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$643.60 million recorded in December.
Garments, hats, and footwear prices in Vietnam record .38 percent January jump
Prices for garments, hats, and footwear in Vietnam increased by 0.38 percent in January, with other garments seeing the highest rise at 0.65 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s yarn imports increase by 1.77 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$162.48 million, a 5.28 percent increase from November. India and South Korea also posted growth, with imports rising by 7.47 percent and 14.35 percent, respectively. Bangladesh showed the highest growth rate, with imports increasing by 24.84 percent to US$302,536.
Vietnam’s leather and related products sector posts strong growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector saw a significant expansion of 23.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 13.7 percent compared to 2023, highlighting a robust performance in this critical industry.
Vietnam’s casual clothes production estimated to reach 7.42 billion pieces in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 663.6 million pieces of casual clothes, showing solid output despite a slight increase in December.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product imports rise by 11.40 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, exporting US$117.37 million in December, a 13.66 percent increase month-on-month. Laos and France showed notable growth, with imports rising 36.48 percent and 46.05 percent, respectively. Imports from Congo nearly doubled, surging 96.14 percent to US$6.15 million. Brazil and New Zealand also recorded significant increases of 38.44 percent and 24.06 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s cotton imports increase slightly by 0.60 percent in December
Brazil remained the largest supplier, with imports increasing by 5.79 percent to US$114.24 million. The USA followed with a significant 21.24 percent rise, reaching US$28.66 million. Ivory Coast showed remarkable growth, with imports surging by 249.83 percent to US$2.37 million.
Vietnam Garment Manufacturing: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam garment manufacturing has come a long way in not so many years. Vietnam now exports billions of dollars worth of textiles and garments all over the world every year and the industry is still recording decent growth.
Vietnam’s Fabric Manufacturing Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s fabric manufacturing industry plays an essential role in supporting the country’s textile and garment sector, which is a major contributor to the economy. In 2024, the industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by demand from both domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s largest garment exporters, Vietnam relies heavily on fabric manufacturing to meet the needs of its apparel industry and reduce dependency on imported materials.
Vietnam’s fiber production shows strong annual growth
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 12.4 percent in December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth was recorded at 12.8 percent compared to 2023, reflecting strong performance throughout the year.
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