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.
Yarn exports from Vietnam down 6.44 percent in September 2025, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam’s yarn exports fell 6.4 percent month-on-month in September 2025 to US$355.87 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Shipments to China, the largest buyer, dropped 2.9 percent to US$195.54 million, while exports to South Korea and the USA fell 5.8 and 15 percent respectively. Bangladesh
Textile, footwear materials imports for Vietnam, up 13.98 percent month-on-month in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries rose to US$661.94 million in September, up 13.98 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile and garment exports from Vietnam fall 15.6 percent in September 2025, to USA down 20.1 percent
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments fell 15.6 percent month-on-month to an estimated US$3.26 billion in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imported into Vietnam top US$1.3 billion in September 2025, China & Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam’s fabric imports increased 12.3 percent month-on-month in September 2025, reaching an estimated US$1.31 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s textile and garment exports ease 1.28 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$3.86 billion worth of textiles and garments in August 2025, down 1.28 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$26.47 billion, making the sector one of Vietnam’s leading export earners.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports down 7.0 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$227.09 million of cotton in August, a 7.03 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.09 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam yarn imports slip 1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$239.71 million of yarn in August, edging down 1.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.88 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam casual clothes output up 14.7 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s casual clothes production in August 2025 was estimated at 563.3 million pieces, up from 557.9 million pieces in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 11.3 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam natural fibre fabrics output up 9.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s production of fabrics woven from natural fibres reached 99.7 million square metres in August 2025, up from 94.0 million square metres in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 5.2 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam textile material imports down 1.22 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$580.74 million of textile, leather and footwear materials in August, down 1.22 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$4.74 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s textile, leather materials exports up 12.29 percent in July
Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports reached $217,274,118 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for yarn in July
Vietnam’s yarn exports reached $371,209,645 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textiles and garments (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $3,910,792,868, an 8.72 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for yarn (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of Yarn remained stable in July 2025, reaching $242,222,758, a modest 0.30 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for cotton (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of cotton saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $244,262,346, a -8.59 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for textile, leather and footwear materials (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries saw a marginal decrease in July 2025, reaching $587,940,138, a -0.10 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top import origins for fabrics (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics experienced a slight decrease in July 2025, reaching $1,212,987,308, a -0.56 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textile, leather and footwear materials (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries experienced a decrease in June 2025, reaching $193,494,893, a -5.51 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textiles and garments (June 2025)
Vietnam’s textiles and garments exports saw a strong increase in June 2025, reaching $3,597,082,189, a 9.45 percent increase compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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