Vietnam imported essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations to the tune of US$141 million in October, up from US$137 million in September, a change of 3.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$1,270 million worth of cosmetics by the end of October.
Singapore accounted for US$41 million worth of Vietnam’s cosmetics imports in October. This was up from US$31 million in cosmetics imports in September, a change of 30.67 percent. Year to date, Singapore has shipped US$322 million worth of cosmetics to Vietnam.
After Singapore was South Korea making up US$21 million worth of Vietnam’s cosmetics imports in October. This was down from US$23 million in cosmetics imports in September, a change of 11.75 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$200 million worth of cosmetics to Vietnam.
Next was China contributing US$19 million worth of Vietnam’s cosmetics imports in October. This was up from US$17 million in cosmetics imports in September, a change of 11.31 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$169 million worth of cosmetics to Vietnam.
Following China was Thailand representing US$15 million worth of Vietnam’s cosmetics imports in October. This was down from US$18 million in cosmetics imports in September, a change of 14.66 percent. Year to date, Thailand has shipped US$142 million worth of cosmetics to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Indonesia constituting US$10 million worth of Vietnam’s cosmetics imports in October. This was down from US$10 million in cosmetics imports in September, a change of 0.93 percent. Year to date, Indonesia has shipped US$86 million worth of cosmetics to Vietnam.
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Vietnam imports of essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 140.96 | 136.73 | 3.10% | 1,270.22 |
| Other | 12.85 | 12.41 | 3.54% | 104.02 |
| Singapore | 40.53 | 31.02 | 30.67% | 322.26 |
| South Korea | 20.62 | 23.37 | -11.75% | 200.31 |
| China | 19.15 | 17.20 | 11.31% | 168.60 |
| Thailand | 15.19 | 17.80 | -14.66% | 141.85 |
| Indonesia | 10.30 | 10.39 | -0.93% | 86.42 |
| USA | 8.85 | 7.49 | 18.16% | 93.93 |
| France | 4.98 | 7.22 | -31.01% | 61.40 |
| Japan | 3.54 | 4.36 | -18.74% | 46.19 |
| Italy | 2.99 | 2.75 | 8.59% | 25.30 |
| Germany | 1.96 | 2.72 | -27.72% | 19.94 |
| Malaysia | 1.18 | 1.01 | 16.82% | 9.83 |
| UK | 0.86 | 0.75 | 14.62% | 7.75 |
| Taiwan | 0.67 | 0.17 | 303.43% | 4.44 |
| Switzerland | 0.66 | 1.03 | -35.87% | 5.20 |
| Poland | 0.59 | 0.76 | -22.23% | 6.46 |
| Ireland | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.11 |
| Philippines | 0.03 | 0.02 | 28.74% | 0.24 |
Vietnam cosmetics news
Recent developments include:
Counterfeit cosmetics
Nguoi Lao Dong reported in November that Vietnamese authorities had uncovered multiple counterfeit cosmetics and beauty-product operations involving influencers in the weeks leading up to the year-end shopping season.
It noted Ho Chi Minh City police detained one influencer for allegedly producing and selling fake weight-loss and beauty supplements, with Dong Nai police, in an unrelated case, seizing more than 1,600 suspected fake Hanayuki sunscreen products along with packaging and raw materials.
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Vietnam’s cosmetics industry
Vietnam’s cosmetics industry has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by rising incomes and strong demand from young consumers.
International brands dominate the market, but local manufacturers are growing their presence through natural and herbal-based products.
E-commerce platforms and social media have become major distribution channels, accelerating nationwide access and brand visibility.
Urban centres such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi remain the largest markets, supported by dense retail networks and beauty-service providers.