Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,179 million in October, -2.49 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$32,932 million worth of textiles and garments by the end of October.
In October, Vietnam’s top destination for textiles and garments was the USA, accounting for US$1,323 million worth. This was down 6.96 percent over September. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$14,812 million worth of textiles and garments to the USA.
After the USA, Japan was the next biggest buyer of textiles and garments from Vietnam. There was US$442 million worth of textiles and garments shipped from Vietnam to Japan in October, a jump of 10.18 percent. Its total for the year to date is now sitting at US$3,806 million.
South Korea was also a major buyer, with US$258 million worth of textiles and garments shipped to the country from Vietnam in October. This was a fall of 16.98 percent compared to September, for a total of US$2,526 million for the year so far.
Rounding out the top five was Netherlands spending US$129 million on Vietnam’s textiles and garments, a 28.26 percent change for a total of US$1,111 million for the year, and Canada with US$103 million, a -2.33 percent change month-on-month, for a total of US$1,038 million.
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Vietnam exports of textiles and garments in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 3,178.90 | 3,260.11 | -2.49% | 32,931.98 |
| Other | 558.30 | 572.62 | -2.50% | 5,761.09 |
| USA | 1,323.08 | 1,422.01 | -6.96% | 14,811.83 |
| Japan | 441.85 | 401.02 | 10.18% | 3,805.82 |
| South Korea | 258.26 | 311.07 | -16.98% | 2,525.89 |
| Netherlands | 129.13 | 100.68 | 28.26% | 1,110.75 |
| Canada | 102.90 | 105.35 | -2.33% | 1,037.56 |
| China | 99.63 | 99.34 | 0.29% | 1,150.39 |
| Germany | 73.93 | 63.16 | 17.06% | 736.54 |
| Cambodia | 73.39 | 74.86 | -1.97% | 760.93 |
| UK | 72.96 | 63.78 | 14.40% | 737.06 |
| Australia | 45.47 | 46.22 | -1.61% | 494.12 |
| Spain | 44.27 | 71.73 | -38.29% | 542.61 |
| France | 44.20 | 49.07 | -9.94% | 428.28 |
| Indonesia | 42.68 | 46.37 | -7.95% | 416.66 |
| Belgium | 35.54 | 39.57 | -10.19% | 377.66 |
| Italy | 30.22 | 26.65 | 13.39% | 327.62 |
| Taiwan | 23.73 | 21.46 | 10.61% | 210.45 |
| Hong Kong | 23.09 | 29.87 | -22.69% | 240.92 |
| Thailand | 22.42 | 20.90 | 7.29% | 234.34 |
| Mexico | 20.35 | 12.66 | 60.69% | 185.46 |
| India | 18.79 | 19.74 | -4.82% | 174.44 |
| UAE | 17.74 | 11.53 | 53.87% | 122.08 |
| Bangladesh | 17.29 | 18.62 | -7.13% | 166.24 |
| Philippines | 16.71 | 9.26 | 80.36% | 111.31 |
| Malaysia | 15.80 | 11.97 | 31.98% | 136.12 |
| Russia | 14.31 | 35.99 | -60.22% | 464.39 |
| Sweden | 13.32 | 10.15 | 31.24% | 128.25 |
| Poland | 11.95 | 11.25 | 6.28% | 133.06 |
| Singapore | 11.17 | 5.92 | 88.66% | 80.18 |
| Chile | 9.46 | 9.98 | -5.27% | 79.68 |
| Brazil | 7.14 | 6.21 | 14.98% | 59.79 |
| Argentina | 5.47 | 2.97 | 84.35% | 32.42 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5.15 | 4.25 | 21.18% | 40.33 |
| New Zealand | 5.08 | 4.75 | 6.81% | 46.95 |
| Panama | 4.91 | 3.28 | 49.41% | 38.03 |
| Turkey | 4.85 | 6.06 | -19.94% | 45.79 |
| Sri Lanka | 4.73 | 4.47 | 5.80% | 43.16 |
| Colombia | 4.50 | 2.53 | 78.20% | 28.33 |
| Denmark | 4.48 | 3.72 | 20.57% | 48.55 |
| South Africa | 3.50 | 2.50 | 40.23% | 27.77 |
| Israel | 3.16 | 2.21 | 42.76% | 37.77 |
| Czech Republic | 3.16 | 1.01 | 212.21% | 19.90 |
| Mozambique | 3.02 | 3.95 | -23.52% | 7.67 |
| Myanmar | 1.94 | 1.87 | 3.70% | 26.83 |
| Nigeria | 1.64 | 3.29 | -50.17% | 29.32 |
| Senegal | 1.51 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.52 |
| Peru | 1.46 | 1.67 | -12.69% | 14.23 |
| Switzerland | 1.18 | 1.69 | -30.24% | 9.48 |
| Egypt | 1.17 | 1.23 | -4.46% | 10.10 |
| Norway | 1.15 | 0.70 | 64.17% | 11.25 |
| Austria | 1.12 | 1.98 | -43.47% | 11.32 |
| Luxembourg | 1.01 | 0.95 | 6.19% | 6.40 |
| Laos | 1.01 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 4.48 |
| Ukraine | 0.90 | 0.87 | 2.97% | 8.05 |
| Ghana | 0.83 | 0.05 | 1717.95% | 6.72 |
| Kenya | 0.74 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 17.33 |
| Finland | 0.63 | 0.19 | 226.61% | 4.54 |
| Tanzania | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 14.98 |
| Slovakia | 0.21 | 0.62 | -65.98% | 4.83 |
| Greece | 0.15 | 0.20 | -23.91% | 3.15 |
| Angola | 0.15 | 0.17 | -6.79% | 1.99 |
| Hungary | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.61 |
| Ivory Coast | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.58 |
Listed textiles and garments companies
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 14,800 on Monday down 0.2 percent with 1,831,000 shares traded, worth VND 2,741 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 38,200 on Monday up 0.6 percent with 3,770,000 shares traded, worth VND 14,392 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 5.1 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 27,600 on Monday down 0.3 percent with 9,150,000 shares traded, worth VND 25,215 million.
Foreign ownership in TCM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 48.7 percent.
Viet Tien Garment Corporation
Viet Tien Garment Corporation (TVT) manufactures and exports apparel products and owns multiple domestic fashion brands.
TVT closed at VND 16,750 on Monday down 0 percent with 9,000 shares traded, worth VND 15 million.
Foreign ownership in TVT is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
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Vietnam’s textiles and garments news
Recent developments in Vietnam’s garment and textiles sector.
Garment maker to pickleball court rental
Garmex Saigon, once a leading garment manufacturer, now earns most of its income from leasing land for pickleball courts.
Its third-quarter revenue was just VND 452 million or about US$17,000, with 63.5 percent from a rental contract with Vinaprint, while garment sales contributed only VND 5.4 million or US$205.
After years without export orders, the company halted production in 2023 and laid off nearly all 4,000 workers, leaving only 29 staff by September 2025.
Viet Coolmate brands’ capital raising
Vietnamese fashion start-up Coolmate completed its Series C funding round led by Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from Cool Japan Fund, YoungOne CVC, and existing investors.
Vertex Growth Fund CEO James Lee said Coolmate represents a new generation of Vietnamese digital-first brands combining disciplined operations, product innovation, and global ambition.
Vietnam’s textiles and garments industry
Vietnam’s textiles and garments industry is one of the country’s largest export earners, employing millions and contributing significantly to GDP.
The sector benefits from extensive free trade agreements and a strong supply chain that connects domestic producers with major global brands.
Its strengths lie in skilled labour, competitive production costs, and the ability to meet diverse international standards.
However, the industry faces increasing challenges from automation, rising wages, and sustainability demands from export markets.
Environmental compliance, supply chain transparency, and investment in green manufacturing are becoming crucial for maintaining competitiveness.
Despite these pressures, Vietnam remains a key global hub for apparel manufacturing and textile exports.