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 manufacturing ends 2025 in expansion, cost pressures intensify: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 in expansion, with output, new orders and employment rising in December despite renewed supply constraints and cost pressures.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam down 21.17 percent in November, Japan \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$207 million in November, down from US$263 million in October, a change of -21.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 24.06 percent in November
Vietnam produced 50.88 thousand motor vehicles in November, up 24.06 percent from 41.01 thousand in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$63 million in November, up from US$61 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 15.25 percent in November
Vietnam produced 73.92 trillion dong of phone components in November, up 15.25 percent from 64.14 trillion dong in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 0.33 percent in November
Vietnam produced 16.73 million mobile phones in November, down 0.33 percent from 16.79 million pieces in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 11.87 percent in November, to the USA down 22.58 percent
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$848 million in November, down from US$962 million in October, a change of -11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 21.50 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$3,990 million in November, down from US$5,082 million in October, a change of -21.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam down 10.31 percent in November, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$409 million in November, down from US$456 million in October, a change of -10.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer & electrical products imports Vietnam, down 1.47 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$12,907 million in November, down from US$13,100 million in October, a change of -1.47 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam down 3.31 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,483 million in November, down from US$1,534 million in October, a change of -3.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam down 3.35 percent in November, to USA down 6.21 percent
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$619 million in November, down from US$641 million in October, a change of -3.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machine and equipment exports from Vietnam down 8.62 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$4,934 million in November, down from US$5,400 million in October, a change of -8.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Bags and accessories exports from Vietnam up 11.31 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas to the tune of US$381 million in October, up 11.31 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$3,725 million worth of bags and accessories by the end of October. The
Vietnam Industrial Production Index up 10.8 percent year-on-year in October
Industrial production in November continued to grow as businesses increased output to meet year-end domestic consumption and export demand, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics (NSO). The industrial production index is estimated to have risen by 2.3 percent from October and by 10.8 percent from November last year.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 22.04 percent in October
Vietnam produced 312.35 thousand motorbikes in October, up 22.04 percent from 255.95 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 17.40 percent in October
Vietnam produced 39.94 thousand motor vehicles in October, up 17.40 percent from 34.02 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 0.68 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expands for a fifth straight month: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has expanded for a fifth straight month in November, though severe storms have disrupted supply chains and moderated the pace of growth, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 1.95 percent in October
Vietnam produced VND 66.01 trillion worth of phone components in October, up 1.95 percent from 64.75 trillion dong in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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