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.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites and parts saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $858,142,723, a 27.09 percent increase compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fabrics for technical uses (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses experienced a notable decrease in June 2025, reaching $54,469,663, a -23.09 percent decrease compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s main import partners for wires and cables, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $361,809,631, a -11.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood: Vietnam’s top export destinations for Bamboo and rattan products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $73,732,638, a -7.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam leading machine, equipment, tools and instruments export markets June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $4,794,687,876, a -4.08 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for glass and glassware (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $124,196,334, a 14.90 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s leading footwear export markets, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of footwear saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $2,126,629,963, a -1.05 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: Vietnam’s top import sources for iron and steel products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $695,701,760, a -0.23 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top export destinations for computers and electrical products in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof saw a slight increase in June 2025, reaching $9,269,371,747, a 1.27 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s import landscape for iron and steel in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $833,779,502, a -11.29 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Furniture manufacturing: China’s Kuka Home expands Vietnam production footprint with new plant
Motion and stationary upholstery maker Kuka Home is adding a 470,000-square-foot facility to its manufacturing operations in Vietnam, set to begin operations this September, Furniture Today has reported.
Industry: Vietnam’s top import sources for machine, equipment, tools and instruments in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $5,095,409,614, a -4.29 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Human resources: Apple supplier goes to local gov’t for support re: Vietnam labour challenges
China’s Luxshare-ICT, a key Apple supplier, has requested support from authorities in Nghe An province to help address ongoing labour recruitment challenges, according to a document recently sent to the provincial People’s Committee, The Investor has reported.
Steel: Vietnam imposes anti-dumping tax on Chinese hot-rolled steel from July
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially imposed anti-dumping taxes of 23.1 to 27.83 percent on certain hot-rolled steel products originating from China, effective from 6 July and set to last for five years, VN Express has reported.
Industrial real estate: Singaporean developer starts US$60 million factory project in northern Vietnam
Singapore-based industrial property developer Soilbuild International has broken ground on a US$60 million ready-built industrial facility in northern Vietnam’s Hung Yen province, The Investor has reported.
Industry: Vietnam Industrial Production Index rises 9.2 percent in first half of 2025
Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew 9.2 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2025, accelerating from 8.0 percent in the same period of 2024. The processing and manufacturing sector led the expansion, while mining remained a drag on overall performance, according to the National Statistics Office.
Manufacturing: Vietnam furniture market to reach US$13.14 billion by 2030
Vietnam’s furniture market is projected to grow from US$9.62 billion in 2025 to US$13.14 billion by 2030, recording a robust CAGR of 6.43 percent, according to a report from Mordor Intelligence.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s PMI falls to 48.9 in June on weaker export demand
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector faced renewed headwinds in June, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipping to 48.9 from 49.8 in May. This marked the third consecutive month below the 50.0 no-change threshold, indicating a modest deterioration in business conditions as the first half of 2025 closed.
Manufacturing: Vietnam wires and cables exports up 3.24% in May
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables reached US$378.03 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 3.24 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.69 billion.
Industry: Vietnam ferrous waste & scrap imports decline by 14.88 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap reached US$170.28 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 14.88 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$812.53 million.
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