Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$237 million in December, up from US$188 million in November, a change of 26.19 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$2,433 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries by the end of December.
Indonesia accounted for US$37 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in December. This was up from US$32 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in November, a change of 15.28 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$420 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Indonesia.
After Indonesia was Cambodia making up US$37 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in December. This was up from US$31 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in November, a change of 20.72 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$395 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Cambodia.
Next was the USA taking US$26 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in December. This was up from US$22 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in November, a change of 18.49 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$238 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the USA.
Following the USA was India representing US$18 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in December. This was up from US$14 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in November, a change of 28.34 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$185 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to India.
Rounding out the top five was China constituting US$17 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in December. This was up from US$16 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports in November, a change of 7.69 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$223 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to China.
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Vietnam exports of textile, leather and footwear materials in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 236.90 | 187.73 | 26.19% | 2,432.70 |
| Other | 57.92 | 32.05 | 80.75% | 482.26 |
| Indonesia | 37.08 | 32.16 | 15.28% | 419.77 |
| Cambodia | 37.04 | 30.69 | 20.72% | 394.50 |
| USA | 26.21 | 22.12 | 18.49% | 238.48 |
| India | 17.99 | 14.02 | 28.34% | 185.34 |
| China | 17.39 | 16.15 | 7.69% | 222.63 |
| Bangladesh | 9.86 | 7.60 | 29.81% | 96.54 |
| Germany | 9.53 | 7.10 | 34.15% | 99.01 |
| Japan | 9.29 | 11.61 | -20.03% | 133.65 |
| South Korea | 8.92 | 9.15 | -2.50% | 98.94 |
| Thailand | 5.68 | 5.10 | 11.37% | 61.58 |
| Myanmar | 5.29 | 2.86 | 84.82% | 41.25 |
| Hong Kong | 5.12 | 3.96 | 29.24% | 65.02 |
| Italy | 3.48 | 3.71 | -6.32% | 41.16 |
| Philippines | 2.56 | 2.48 | 3.01% | 36.03 |
| Taiwan | 2.38 | 1.80 | 32.43% | 30.22 |
| Netherlands | 2.23 | 2.17 | 2.62% | 22.28 |
| Argentina | 1.85 | 0.53 | 250.76% | 24.42 |
| Austria | 1.49 | 1.00 | 48.06% | 11.75 |
| Finland | 1.29 | 0.51 | 152.78% | 9.73 |
| Australia | 1.11 | 1.08 | 2.57% | 13.75 |
| Sweden | 0.98 | 0.15 | 561.83% | 4.94 |
| UK | 0.98 | 1.27 | -22.93% | 12.43 |
| France | 0.76 | 1.36 | -43.97% | 13.16 |
| Brazil | 0.55 | 0.27 | 101.70% | 3.21 |
| Turkey | 0.53 | 0.41 | 30.26% | 4.68 |
| Spain | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.61% | 4.82 |
| Chile | 0.30 | 0.25 | 20.93% | 4.26 |
| Slovakia | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.24 |
Listed textile, leather and footwear materials companies
Key textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:
Tien Son Thanh Hoa Group
Tien Son Thanh Hoa Joint Stock Company (AAT) operates in export garment production, hotel services, agribusiness, and industrial leasing, with five active factories.
AAT closed at VND 3,360 on Wednesday up 0.01 percent with 87,000 shares traded, worth VND 29 million.
Foreign ownership in AAT is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade JSC
Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade JSC (GIL) manufactures and exports garments, backpacks, and home goods.
GIL closed at VND 13,900 on Wednesday down 0.3 percent with 2,220,000 shares traded, worth VND 3,097 million.
Foreign ownership in GIL is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.4 percent.
Song Hong Garment JSC
Song Hong Garment JSC (MSH) manufactures and exports garments and textiles for global fashion brands.
MSH closed at VND 35,450 on Wednesday down 0.45 percent with 6,093,000 shares traded, worth VND 21,523 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 6.4 percent.
Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC
Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC (TCM) manufactures and exports garments, yarn, and textiles.
TCM closed at VND 27,400 on Wednesday down 0.35 percent with 11,579,000 shares traded, worth VND 31,679 million.
Foreign ownership in TCM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 48.5 percent.
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Textile, leather and footwear materials imports
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$683 million in December, up from US$626 million in November, a change of 9.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$7,390 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries by the end of December.
Vietnam textile and garment news
Recent developments in textiles and garments in Vietnam include:
South Korean garment factory closure
A South Korean invested firm employing 2,640 workers in Ho Chi Minh City has announced it will cease operations from Feb 1, 2026, authorities said on Dec 25.
The company, Panko Vina, cited prolonged order shortages after COVID-19 and plans to consolidate production at its Quang Nam factory.
Panko Vina said workers will be paid through Jan 31, 2026, receive severance under labour law, and a one-off allowance of VND 2 million (US$76) per person.
Strike action garment factory
Hundreds of garment workers at Thien Dieu Company in Dai Dong Commune, Phu Tho Province stopped work on 2 December to protest what they described as inappropriate behaviour by a Chinese supervisor.
Workers said they were frequently shouted at, fined for small mistakes and pressured by strict requirements from the supervisor.
Local authorities said they intervened the same afternoon, with the commune’s People’s Committee, police and the company’s grassroots union mediating between the two sides.
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Vietnam’s textile and garment industry
Vietnam’s textiles and garments industry is one of the country’s largest manufacturing and export sectors, employing millions of workers across fibre, fabric, and finished apparel production.
The industry is deeply integrated into global supply chains, serving major markets such as the United States, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea.
In recent years, manufacturers have faced rising pressure from higher labour costs, stricter sustainability standards, and growing competition from lower cost producers in South Asia.
At the same time, free trade agreements and investment in higher value products have supported a gradual shift toward more advanced, compliant, and branded production.