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.
China accounted for US$418 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in December. This was up from US$360 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in November, a change of 16.07 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$4,363 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$41 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in December. This was up from US$37 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in November, a change of 10.53 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$431 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Vietnam.
Next was the USA contributing US$37 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in December. This was down from US$42 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in November, a change of 11.58 percent. Year to date, the USA has shipped US$461 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Vietnam.
Following the USA was Taiwan representing US$31 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in December. This was up from US$28 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in November, a change of 13.06 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$352 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Japan constituting US$26 million worth of Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in December. This was up from US$21 million in textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries imports in November, a change of 27.70 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$279 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of textile, leather and footwear materials in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 682.92 | 626.06 | 9.08% | 7,390.47 |
| Other | 61.46 | 80.22 | -23.38% | 667.59 |
| China | 418.09 | 360.20 | 16.07% | 4,362.92 |
| South Korea | 41.26 | 37.33 | 10.53% | 431.15 |
| USA | 37.38 | 42.28 | -11.58% | 460.56 |
| Taiwan | 31.23 | 27.62 | 13.06% | 352.13 |
| Japan | 26.37 | 20.65 | 27.70% | 279.29 |
| Italy | 22.43 | 17.62 | 27.31% | 236.72 |
| Thailand | 20.12 | 17.59 | 14.34% | 309.83 |
| Brazil | 9.61 | 9.68 | -0.78% | 116.34 |
| Cambodia | 7.75 | 6.44 | 20.32% | 88.67 |
| India | 7.23 | 6.44 | 12.27% | 85.25 |
| Indonesia | 6.78 | 5.73 | 18.45% | 66.84 |
| Hong Kong | 5.06 | 2.75 | 83.87% | 53.95 |
| Argentina | 3.33 | 3.07 | 8.59% | 41.66 |
| Pakistan | 2.68 | 2.29 | 16.91% | 28.92 |
| Malaysia | 2.21 | 2.09 | 6.19% | 22.97 |
| UK | 2.02 | 0.96 | 109.35% | 15.59 |
| France | 1.92 | 0.70 | 172.92% | 11.56 |
| Germany | 1.54 | 2.40 | -36.01% | 25.47 |
| Bangladesh | 0.98 | 0.17 | 465.79% | 8.38 |
| Australia | 0.84 | 0.80 | 4.92% | 11.16 |
| Spain | 0.79 | 0.84 | -6.41% | 8.70 |
| New Zealand | 0.42 | 0.47 | -11.50% | 7.97 |
| Netherlands | 0.23 | 0.33 | -29.78% | 5.80 |
| Austria | 0.18 | 0.10 | 77.16% | 1.96 |
| Canada | 0.14 | 0.06 | 123.64% | 0.66 |
| Poland | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.37 |
| Singapore | 0.03 | 0.02 | 26.75% | 0.43 |
| Denmark | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.72 |
Listed textile and garment companies
Listed textiles and garments firms include:
Damsan Joint Stock Company
Damsan Joint Stock Company (ADS) produces and exports yarn, fabric, and textile materials, with operations concentrated in Thai Binh Province.
ADS closed at VND 8,190 on Friday up 0.04 percent with 1,721,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,406 million.
Foreign ownership in ADS is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.2 percent.
Everpia JSC
Everpia JSC (EVE) manufactures bedding, home textiles, and insulation materials under brands such as Everon.
EVE closed at VND 10,250 on Friday down 0 percent with 158,000 shares traded, worth VND 159 million.
Foreign ownership in EVE is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 67.8 percent.
Mirae JSC
Mirae JSC (KMR) manufactures textile and nonwoven fabric products used in apparel, medical, and hygiene industries.
KMR closed at VND 2,970 on Friday down 0 percent with 16,000 shares traded, worth VND 5 million.
Foreign ownership in KMR is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 62.6 percent.
Song Hong Garment JSC
Song Hong Garment JSC (MSH) manufactures and exports garments and textiles for global fashion brands.
MSH closed at VND 35,350 on Friday up 2.3 percent with 11,417,000 shares traded, worth VND 39,628 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 6.3 percent.
Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation
Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation (STK) produces polyester filament yarn and recycled fibre for textile manufacturing.
STK closed at VND 15,300 on Friday down 0.05 percent with 102,000 shares traded, worth VND 157 million.
Foreign ownership in STK is currently capped at 145.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 25.8 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 27,100 on Friday up 0.6 percent with 23,283,000 shares traded, worth VND 62,154 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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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.