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 imports of glass and glassware fall 31.38 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of glass and glassware declined by 31.38 percent month-on-month in January to US$82.39 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$120.06 million recorded in December…
Garment manufacturing output in Vietnam declines in January but sees annual growth
Vietnam’s garment manufacturing industry increased by 50.3 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 67.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Rubber and plastic products production in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s production of rubber and plastic products increased by 54.7 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 83.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of rubber fall 25.55 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of rubber decreased by 25.55 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$282.94 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$380.03 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s yarn exports fall 21.71 percent in January
Vietnam’s yarn exports declined by 21.71 percent month-on-month to US$301.31 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s paper and paper product exports decline by 15.16 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products fell by 15.16 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$148.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Processing and manufacturing industry output in Vietnam sees January fall
Vietnam’s processing and manufacturing industry increased by 72.6 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 92.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports decline 10.32 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products fell 10.32 percent month-on-month to US$1.42 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toy and game manufacturing output in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s toy and game manufacturing industry increased by 74.8 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 98.5 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap fall 51.11 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap declined by 51.11 percent month-on-month in January to US$103.08 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a sharp drop from US$210.83 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of chemicals decrease 3.39 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of chemicals fell by 3.39 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$219.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$227.67 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of plastics fall 21.87 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of plastics decreased by 21.87 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$871.70 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$1.12 billion recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics rise 7.84 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses increased by 7.84 percent month-on-month to US$60.62 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s machinery exports decline by 11.93 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments fell by 11.93 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$3.86 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fall 18.76 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics declined by 18.76 percent month-on-month in January to US$1.08 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$1.33 billion recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products fall 7.33 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of chemical products decreased by 7.33 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$228.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$246.50 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of plastic products fall 18.43 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of plastic products decreased by 18.43 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$679.68 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$833.22 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites rise 27.55 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites surged by 27.55 percent month-on-month to US$401.81 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s iron and steel product exports fall by 13.25 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products declined by 13.25 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$438.99 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and cosmetics fall 29.82 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils, resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, and toilet preparations fell by 29.82 percent month-on-month in January to US$93.32 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$132.97 million recorded in December.
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