Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,287 million in January, down from US$1,408 million in December, a change of -8.61 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$1,287 million worth of fabrics by the end of January.
China accounted for US$903 million worth of Vietnam’s fabric imports in January. This was down from US$954 million in fabrics imports in December, a change of 5.35 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$903 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
After China was Taiwan making up US$139 million worth of Vietnam’s fabric imports in January. This was up from US$135 million in fabrics imports in December, a change of 2.37 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$139 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
Next was South Korea, contributing US$109 million worth of Vietnam’s fabric imports in January. This was down from US$136 million in fabrics imports in December, a change of 19.57 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$109 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
Following South Korea was Japan, representing US$54 million worth of Vietnam’s fabric imports in January. This was down from US$66 million in fabrics imports in December, a change of 18.22 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$54 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Thailand, constituting US$18 million worth of Vietnam’s fabric imports in January. This was down from US$24 million in fabrics imports in December, a change of 24.06 percent. Year to date, Thailand has shipped US$18 million worth of fabrics to Vietnam.
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Listed textiles companies
Key fabrics 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 3,200 on Thursday, down 0.04 percent with 71,000 shares traded, worth VND 23 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 Thursday, down 0.05 percent with 1,160,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,618 million.
Foreign ownership in GIL is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.3 percent.
Song Hong Garment JSC
Song Hong Garment JSC (MSH) manufactures and exports garments and textiles for global fashion brands.
MSH closed at VND 36,800 on Thursday, down 0.1 percent with 3,480,000 shares traded, worth VND 12,671 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 6.8 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 26,250 on Thursday, down 0.05 percent with 10,622,000 shares traded, worth VND 27,822 million.
Foreign ownership in TCM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 48.4 percent.
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Vietnam fabrics news
Recent developments include:
Power supply guarantees Sweden’s Syre
Sweden’s Syre has said it wants guaranteed access to one hundred percent renewable electricity for its planned polyester fabric recycling project in Gia Lai.
Syre wants to buy renewable electricity directly from power producers, including through private transmission lines, rather than relying solely on the national grid.
The group has asked local authorities to facilitate negotiations and approvals under Vietnam’s direct power purchase mechanism.
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Vietnam’s fabrics industry
Vietnam’s fabrics industry underpins the country’s broader textile and garment sector, supplying woven and knitted materials for domestic manufacturers and export markets.
Production ranges from basic cotton and polyester blends to higher value functional and performance fabrics, though the industry still relies heavily on imported raw materials.
Investment has increased in dyeing, finishing and technical textiles to improve localisation rates and meet rules of origin requirements under free trade agreements.
The sector faces environmental compliance pressures and rising input costs, while aiming to move up the value chain and reduce dependence on upstream imports.
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The data
Vietnam imports of fabrics in January, US$m
| January | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,286.83 | 1,408.07 | -8.61% | 1,286.83 |
| Other | 10.69 | 25.55 | -58.17% | 10.69 |
| China | 902.55 | 953.59 | -5.35% | 902.55 |
| Taiwan | 138.69 | 135.48 | 2.37% | 138.69 |
| South Korea | 109.45 | 136.08 | -19.57% | 109.45 |
| Japan | 53.72 | 65.69 | -18.22% | 53.72 |
| Thailand | 18.02 | 23.72 | -24.06% | 18.02 |
| Malaysia | 10.47 | 10.98 | -4.58% | 10.47 |
| Italy | 9.80 | 19.38 | -49.42% | 9.80 |
| Indonesia | 8.18 | 7.60 | 7.72% | 8.18 |
| India | 6.42 | 6.01 | 6.87% | 6.42 |
| USA | 6.37 | 3.72 | 71.09% | 6.37 |
| Pakistan | 3.73 | 4.53 | -17.68% | 3.73 |
| Turkey | 1.94 | 3.79 | -48.74% | 1.94 |
| Cambodia | 1.76 | 1.91 | -7.78% | 1.76 |
| Hong Kong | 1.30 | 2.72 | -52.13% | 1.30 |
| Germany | 1.22 | 2.41 | -49.64% | 1.22 |
| France | 0.97 | 1.40 | -30.83% | 0.97 |
| UK | 0.55 | 1.03 | -46.46% | 0.55 |
| Belgium | 0.53 | 1.55 | -65.71% | 0.53 |
| Switzerland | 0.24 | 0.14 | 74.56% | 0.24 |
| Bangladesh | 0.24 | 0.80 | -70.45% | 0.24 |
| Philippines | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
| Singapore | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |