manufacturing
The Manufacturing category covers industrial production, factory expansions, and supply chain dynamics. It explores exports, imports, technological advancements, automation, and government policies, providing insights into investment trends, foreign participation, and production efficiencies.
Vietnam Industrial Production Expands at Fastest Pace in Four Years Jan – May
Vietnam’s industrial sector maintained strong momentum in May, with production continuing to accelerate across manufacturing, mining and utilities despite an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Vietnam footwear exports see double digit month-on-month growth in April 2026
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,216 million in April, up from US$1,951 million in March, a change of 13.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam Manufacturing Profit Margins Hit As Fuel Prices Drive Up Input Costs
Manufacturing in Vietnam is feeling the heat from higher input costs on rising fuel prices. This has led the sector onto rocky ground, with new orders falling and increased costs eating into profit margins.
Vietnam plastic products imports reached US$1,026.53 million in April 2026, up 9.21 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,027 million in April, up from US$940 million in March, a change of 9.21 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam chemicals imports reached US$990.60 million in April 2026, up 11.02 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$991 million in April, up from US$892 million in March, a change of 11.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 1.31 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 361.34 thousand motorbikes in April, down 1.31 percent from 366.13 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 9.37 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 11.96 million mobile phones in April, down 9.37 percent from 13.20 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 9.13 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 126.50 thousand tonnes of aluminium in April, up 9.13 percent from 115.91 thousand tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Car production in Vietnam up 11.32 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 50.21 thousand motor vehicles in April, up 11.32 percent from 45.11 thousand in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Televisions produced in Vietnam up 9.02 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 1.47 million televisions in April, up 9.02 percent from 1.35 million in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam manufacturing growth slows as new orders contract and costs surge
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector saw growth slow sharply in April 2026, as rising input costs weighed on demand and pushed new orders into contraction, according to S&P Global April Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 5.24 percent in March / year-on-year -6.20%, YTD -6.56%
Vietnam produced 15.07 million mobile phones in March, up 5.24 percent from 14.32 million in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Car production in Vietnam up 43.55 percent in March / year-on-year +17.62%, YTD +18.55%
Vietnam produced 44.81 thousand motor vehicles in March, up 43.55 percent from 31.21 thousand units in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam chemicals imports up 56.75 percent in March 2026 / China +83.03%, Japan +29.31%
Vietnam imported chemicals to the tune of US$892 million in March, up from US$569 million in February, a change of 56.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cameras, camcorders, and accessories exports up 29.26% MoM in March 2026 / China +12.57%, USA +71.07%
Vietnam exported cameras, camcorders, and accessories to the tune of US$739 million in March, up from US$ million in February, a change of 29.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wood and wood products exports up 43.79% MoM in March 2026 / USA +54.25%, China +33.16%
Vietnam exported wood and wood products to the tune of US$1,394 million in March, up from US$969 million in February, a change of 43.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam machines and tools exports up 48.48% MoM in March 2026 / USA +52.88%, China +76.72%
Vietnam exported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,700 million in March, up from US$3,839 million in February, a change of 48.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam footwear exports up 37.99% MoM in March 2026 / USA +35.66%, Netherlands +87.30%
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,951 million in March, up from US$1,414 million in February, a change of 37.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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