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’s plastic product imports jumped 25 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$856.79 million worth of plastic products in March, a 25 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The total import value for the first three months reached US$2.22 billion.
Vietnam’s phone accessory production value up 12 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s phone accessory production was valued at VND 51.2 trillion in March, up significantly from VND 33.8 trillion in February. The March figure marked a 27.6 percent increase compared to the same month last year, while total output for the first quarter reached VND 119.2 trillion, up 12 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s mobile phone output down 1.7 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s mobile phone production reached 15.1 million units in March, up slightly from 14.9 million units in February. However, March output was 10.4 percent lower than the same month last year, and total first-quarter production stood at 45.8 million units, down 1.7 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s chemical product exports increase by 17.61 percent in March
Vietnam’s chemical product exports rose by 17.61 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$260.18 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s ceramic product exports rise by 22.57 percent in March
Vietnam’s ceramic product exports rose by 22.57 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$53.85 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports rise 27.62 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$631.87 million worth of plastic products in March, up 27.62 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam industrial production index grows 7.6 percent in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) rose by 7.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking an acceleration from the 5.9 percent growth recorded in the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam’s General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s TV production increases by 64.6% in February 2025
Vietnam’s TV production has shown significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 1.71 million units of TVs in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 1.73 million units.
Vietnam’s wood imports rise 5.56 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product imports increased by 5.56 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$208.53 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$197.54 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.92 million.
Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports jump by 4.43 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products dropped by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$155.41 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical imports surge 21.73 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s chemical imports rose by 21.73 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$657.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase from January’s total of US$540.41 million, reflecting growing demand for chemicals across industries.
Vietnam’s leather shoes and sandals production increases by 31.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s production of leather shoes and sandals has seen substantial growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 25.8 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 26.6 million pairs.
Vietnam’s still image, video cameras, and parts exports decline by 8.58 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras, and parts decreased by 8.58 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$525.93 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber imports drop 12.99 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rubber imports declined 12.99 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$246.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$282.94 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$526.45 million.
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.
Vietnam’s tyre cord fabrics and other technical fabrics exports remain stable in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses remained relatively stable in February, with only a slight decrease of 0.05 percent compared to January, amounting to US$60.59 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber products exports decline by 6.02 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rubber products exports decreased by 6.02 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$99.80 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wheat imports surge 77 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s wheat imports rose sharply by 77 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$190.13 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This significant increase follows January’s total of US$107.42 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$297.57 million.
Vietnam’s plastic imports rise 21.33 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s plastic imports surged 21.33 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$1.06 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This increase follows January’s total of US$871.70 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$1.93 billion.
Vietnam’s machine, equipment, tools and instruments exports decrease by 1.07 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments decreased by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$3.82 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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