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.
Textiles & garments: Vietnam exports slightly up 0.24 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments reached US$3.07 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal increase of 0.24 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$11.76 billion.
Fabrics: Vietnam imports up 5.68 percent over March, China lead supplier
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics reached US$1.42 billion in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 5.68 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$4.87 billion for this category.
Vietnam’s casual clothing output up 14.3 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s casual clothing production reached 492.8 million pieces in March, up from 441.0 million pieces in February, reflecting a 15.9 percent increase compared to March 2024. Total output for the first quarter stood at 1.39 billion pieces, up 14.3 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Garments and textiles: H&M-backed Syre to invest US$1 billion in Vietnam
Garment manufacturing in Vietnam is set to receive a significant boost with Syre Group—a subsidiary of H&M Group and Vargas—announcing a US$1 billion investment in building a high-tech polyester recycling complex in Binh Dinh province. The project aims to turn Vietnam into the first global hub for fabric recycling using renewable energy and advanced EU–US standards, VN Express is reporting.
Vietnam’s handbag and accessory exports surge by 42.10 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas increased by 42.10 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$366.64 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s yarn imports climbed over 15 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$244.78 million worth of yarn in March, an increase of 15.36 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This pushed the total import value for the first three months of the year to US$650.88 million.
Vietnam’s yarn exports rise 11 percent in March, driven by strong demand from China
Vietnam’s yarn exports totalled US$385.15 million in March 2025, up 10.98 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s textile and leather material imports jumped over 28 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$678.64 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries in March, up 28.34 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date total reached US$1.70 billion.
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports up 25 percent in March, led by strong US demand
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports rose to US$3.06 billion in March, up 25.40 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s textile and footwear material exports rise nearly 30 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$208.9 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries in March, up 29.60 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fabric imports surge by 30.23 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics increased by 30.23 percent in March, reaching US$1.34 billion. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached US$3.45 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textiles: Vietnam’s Vinatex steps up delivery, resilience planning amid US tariff uncertainty
Vietnam’s textile giant Vinatex is ramping up production and reinforcing its strategic planning following the announcement—and 90-day delay—of the US’s 46 percent reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods. While some orders were initially paused, customers quickly resumed demand once the deferral was confirmed, giving exporters a narrow window to fulfil contracts, Tuoi Tre is reporting.
Vietnam’s cotton imports decline by 13.41 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of cotton totalled US$260.62 million in March 2025, reflecting a 13.41 percent decrease compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$787.58 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s casual clothes production increases by 28.1% in February 2025
Vietnam’s casual clothes production has experienced strong growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 456.0 million pieces of casual clothing in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 445.4 million pieces.
Garment, hat, and footwear prices in Vietnam decline in February: CPI data
The garment, hat, and footwear group in Vietnam decreased by 0.11 percent in February, driven by reduced demand for clothes and shoes following the Lunar New Year, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s fabric imports decline 4.61 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s fabric imports fell by 4.61 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$1.03 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This decline follows January’s total of US$1.08 billion, bringing the year-to-date figure to US$2.11 billion.
Vietnam’s cotton imports surge 33.28 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s cotton imports rose significantly by 33.28 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$300.99 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This increase brings total year-to-date imports to US$526.95 million.
Vietnam’s yarn exports increase by 15.18 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s yarn exports increased by 15.18 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$347.06 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s yarn imports increase by 9.68 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s yarn imports rose by 9.68 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$212.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$193.46 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.83 million.
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas drop by 28.76 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, totalling US$258.02 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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