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.
Electronic products, computers, and optical products in Vietnam see annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s production of electronic products, computers, and optical products increased by 105.6 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 130.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products fall 22.5 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products fell by 22.5 percent month-on-month in January to US$541.67 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$699.25 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products fall 23.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products decreased by 23.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$197.54 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$257.34 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of paper products fall 28.52 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of paper products decreased by 28.52 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$75.05 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$105 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s rubber exports decline by 34.02 percent in January
Vietnam’s rubber exports fell by 34.02 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$298.68 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of paper fall 26.09 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of paper decreased by 26.09 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$154.47 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$209.01 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s footwear exports fall by 10.16 percent in January
Vietnam’s footwear exports declined by 10.16 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$1.90 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts fall in January
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts decreased to US$856.15 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a drop from US$973.97 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s plastics exports fall by 11.04 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of plastics declined by 11.04 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$157.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts fall 9.31 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts decreased by 9.31 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$177.08 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$195.27 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports decline by 11.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products fell by 11.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$579.84 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s computer and electronic product exports fall by 17.72 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components declined by 17.72 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$6.05 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products fall 23.80 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products decreased by 23.80 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$80.37 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$105.48 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments fall 14.77 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments dropped by 14.77 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$3.99 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$4.69 billion recorded in December.
Scrap recycling industry in Vietnam sees strong growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s scrap recycling industry recorded a 202.4 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, output declined from December 2024, when production was 279.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Garments, hats, and footwear prices in Vietnam record .38 percent January jump
Prices for garments, hats, and footwear in Vietnam increased by 0.38 percent in January, with other garments seeing the highest rise at 0.65 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s electronic components manufacturing slows in January but remains strong
Vietnam’s electronic components manufacturing recorded a 216.2 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a decline from December 2024, when output stood at 278.2 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s iron and steel production remains elevated despite January decline
Vietnam’s iron, steel, and cast iron production surged by 225.2 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this marked a decline from December 2024, when output was up 260.2 percent from 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s mobile phone production estimated to reach 192.3 million pieces in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 16.9 million pieces of mobile phones, maintaining steady output despite a slight decline in December. The mobile phone industry is expected to achieve 105.2 percent of its target for December, while the full-year production is projected to reach approximately 95.8 percent of the initial forecast for 2024.
Manufacturing and processing industry in Vietnam records US$3.09 billion in new FDI, January
In January, Vietnam’s manufacturing and processing industry saw a total registered capital of US$3.09 billion in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$2.29 billion in registered capital compared to December, which saw US$5.38 billion flow into the sector.
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