garments and textiles
The Garments & Textiles category covers manufacturing, exports, imports, and supply chain trends in the textile and apparel industry. It explores raw material sourcing, foreign direct investment, sustainability efforts, and regulatory policies, providing insights into global trade dynamics and industry innovations.
Vietnam Garment Manufacturing 2026: Trends, Exports, Challenges & More
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 2026: Key Products, Trends & Imports
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 yarn exports jump 17.65 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$411 million in December, up from US$349 million in November, a change of 17.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Casual clothes production in Vietnam down 4.38 percent in December
Vietnam produced 558.55 million pieces of casual clothes in December, down 4.38 percent from 584.14 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Synthetic fabrics production in Vietnam down 4.66 percent in December
Vietnam produced 104.03 million m 2 of synthetic fabrics in December, down 4.66 percent from 109.12 million m 2 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cotton imports Vietnam up 48.91 percent in December, USA / Brazil top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$258 million in December, up from US$173 million in November, a change of 48.91 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 17.65 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$411 million in December, up from US$349 million in November, a change of 17.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam up 9.08 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$683 million in December, up from US$626 million in November, a change of 9.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imports Vietnam up 12.04 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,408 million in December, up from US$1,257 million in November, a change of 12.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textiles & garments exports from Vietnam up 22.94 percent in December, to USA up 32.41 percent
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,655 million in December, up from US$2,973 million in November, a change of 22.94 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile / footwear materials exports from Vietnam down 8.05 percent in November, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$ million in November, down from US$ million in October, a change of 0.00 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports into Vietnam, down 0.77 percent in November, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$626 million in November, down from US$631 million in October, a change of -0.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.93 percent in November, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,257 million in November, down from US$1,281 million in October, a change of -1.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam textile & garment exports down 6.48 percent in November, down .69 percent to USA
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$2,973 million in November, down from US$3,179 million in October, a change of -6.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam footwear exports up 2.16 percent in November, to USA up 2.14 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,076 million in November, up from US$2,032 million in October, a change of 2.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, up 12.26 percent in October, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$187 million in October, up from US$167 million in September, a change of 12.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 1.30 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$360 million in October, 1.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textiles and garments exports from Vietnam down 2.49 percent in October, to USA down 6.96 percent
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,179 million in October-2.49 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$32,932 million worth of textiles and garments by the end of October.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.88 percent in October, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,281 million in October down 1.88 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$12,506 million worth of fabrics by the end of October.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, down 26.51 percent in September, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam’s cotton imports fell sharply to US$166.89 million in September, down 26.51 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached US$2.26 billion, led by the United States, Brazil, and Australia.
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