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 insulated wire and cable imports remain steady in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a marginal increase of 0.04 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$307.85 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$619.21 million, reflecting stable demand in key markets.
Vietnam’s plastic product imports rise 0.85 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s plastic product imports edged up 0.85 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$685.45 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date, total imports have amounted to US$1.37 billion, with China remaining the dominant supplier.
Vietnam’s iron and steel products exports decrease by 7.98 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$403.95 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports fall by 29.43 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports declined by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$235.43 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s insecticide and rodenticide imports increase by 19.06 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials rose by 19.06 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$77.88 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$65.42 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$143.67 million.
Vietnam’s chemical product imports rise 6.87 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s chemical product imports increased by 6.87 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$578.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$541.67 million, reflecting steady growth in chemical imports.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware imports rise 18.75 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s glass and glassware imports increased by 18.75 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$97.84 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$82.39 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$180.18 million.
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables decline by 3.05 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$292.69 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s footwear exports decline by 17.25 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s footwear exports fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, totalling US$1.57 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s paper imports rise 20.19 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s paper imports increased by 20.19 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$185.66 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$340.01 million, highlighting a growing demand for paper products.
Vietnam’s chemicals exports rise by 7.52 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of chemicals increased by 7.52 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$236.49 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s aluminum production increases by 5.2% in February 2025
Vietnam’s aluminum production has seen a positive growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 0.129 million tons of aluminum in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 0.121 million tons.
Vietnam’s chemical products exports decline by 3.15 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products decreased by 24.28 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$221.24 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s ferrous waste and scrap imports surge 66.65 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s ferrous waste and scrap imports rose by 66.65 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$171.78 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$103.08 million, bringing the year-to-date figure to US$274.85 million.
Vietnam’s electronics (ex. mobile phones) exports rise by 6.89 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts, and components (ex. mobile phones) increased by 6.89 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$6.47 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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 machinery imports fall 5.05 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments declined by 5.05 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$3.79 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$3.99 billion, bringing year-to-date imports to US$7.79 billion.
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 ceramic products exports decline by 19.44 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products decreased by 24.28 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$43.94 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Household equipment and appliance prices in Vietnam rise .05 percent in February: CPI data
Household equipment and appliance prices in Vietnam increased by 0.05 percent in February, driven by higher raw material and transportation costs, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
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