Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$701 million in January, down from US$702 million in December, a change of -0.15 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$701 million worth of plastic products by the end of January.
The USA accounted for US$358 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in January. This was down from US$362 million in plastic products exports in December, a change of -1.22 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$358 million worth of plastic products to the USA.
After the USA, Japan making up US$69 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in January. This was up from US$63 million in plastic products exports in December, a change of 8.54 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$69 million worth of plastic products to Japan.
Next was India, taking US$28 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in January. This was up from US$27 million in plastic products exports in December, a change of 4.46 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$28 million worth of plastic products to India.
Following India was South Korea representing US$23 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in January. This was down from US$25 million in plastic products exports in December, a change of -7.46 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$23 million worth of plastic products to South Korea.
Rounding out the top five was the Netherlands, constituting US$21 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products exports in January. This was up from US$18 million in plastic products exports in December, a change of 19.25 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$21 million worth of plastic products to the Netherlands.
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Listed plastics companies
Key plastic products firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:
An Phat Bioplastics JSC
An Phat Bioplastics JSC (AAA) manufactures and exports biodegradable packaging, plastic resins, and environmentally friendly materials.
AAA closed at VND 7,810 on Friday, down 0.04 percent with 6,395,000 shares traded, worth VND 5,006 million.
Foreign ownership in AAA is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.6 percent.
An Phat Holdings JSC
An Phat Holdings JSC (APH) is a plastics and green materials conglomerate producing biodegradable packaging, engineering plastics, and recycled materials.
APH closed at VND 6,190 on Friday, down 0 percent with 665,000 shares traded, worth VND 410 million.
Foreign ownership in APH is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
Binh Minh Plastics JSC
Binh Minh Plastics JSC (BMP) manufactures and distributes plastic pipes, fittings, and construction materials for water and drainage systems.
BMP closed at VND 159,000 on Friday, down 0.3 percent with 726,000 shares traded, worth VND 11,497 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 83.8 percent.
Do Thanh Technology Corporation
Do Thanh Technology Corporation (DTT) manufactures automotive parts, plastic products, and mechanical components.
DTT closed at VND 17,950 on Friday, down 0 percent with 0 shares traded, worth VND 0 million.
Foreign ownership in DTT is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.2 percent.
HCD Investment Producing and Trading Joint Stock Company
HCD Investment Producing and Trading Joint Stock Company (HCD) manufactures and trades plastic packaging and household products for domestic and export markets.
HCD closed at VND 8,000 on Friday, up 0.1 percent with 137,000 shares traded, worth VND 109 million.
Foreign ownership in HCD is currently capped at 51.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.2 percent.
An Tien Industries Joint Stock Company
An Tien Industries Joint Stock Company (HII) develops and manages industrial zones and manufactures plastic products.
HII closed at VND 5,310 on Friday, down 0.06 percent with 950,000 shares traded, worth VND 504 million.
Foreign ownership in HII is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.3 percent.
Hoa Sen Group
Hoa Sen Group (HSG) manufactures and exports steel sheets, roofing materials, and plastic pipes throughout Southeast Asia.
HSG closed at VND 15,500 on Friday, down 0.1 percent with 28,754,000 shares traded, worth VND 44,729 million.
Foreign ownership in HSG is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 4.2 percent.
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Vietnam plastic news
Recent developments in plastic products in Vietnam include:
Norway plastics investment
Norfund, a Norwegian investment fund, invested US$4 million in Circular Plastics Company to expand industrial polyethylene terephthalate recycling in Vietnam.
The funding will support capital expenditure and working capital for CPC’s recycling plant near Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnam’s plastic products industry
Vietnam’s plastic industry has developed into a significant manufacturing sector, supplying packaging, household goods, construction materials, and components for electronics and automotive production.
The sector is closely linked to export-oriented industries, particularly food processing, textiles, footwear, and consumer electronics, making it an important part of industrial supply chains.
Most firms are small and medium-sized enterprises, though a number of larger domestic groups and foreign-invested manufacturers operate in industrial zones near Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Challenges include reliance on imported petrochemical resins, exposure to global price volatility, and increasing pressure to comply with environmental standards and circular economy regulations.
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The data
TABLE: Vietnam exports of plastic products in January, US$m
| January | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 701.35 | 702.40 | -0.15% | 701.35 |
| Other | 18.90 | 19.16 | -1.36% | 18.90 |
| USA | 358.06 | 362.47 | -1.22% | 358.06 |
| Japan | 68.73 | 63.32 | 8.54% | 68.73 |
| India | 28.47 | 27.25 | 4.46% | 28.47 |
| South Korea | 23.21 | 25.08 | -7.46% | 23.21 |
| Netherlands | 21.22 | 17.79 | 19.25% | 21.22 |
| China | 17.89 | 20.10 | -10.97% | 17.89 |
| Cambodia | 16.80 | 16.36 | 2.72% | 16.80 |
| Germany | 16.48 | 18.50 | -10.89% | 16.48 |
| Indonesia | 14.87 | 12.98 | 14.60% | 14.87 |
| UK | 12.61 | 12.54 | 0.49% | 12.61 |
| Thailand | 10.30 | 10.12 | 1.78% | 10.30 |
| Australia | 8.98 | 9.04 | -0.62% | 8.98 |
| Canada | 8.52 | 8.84 | -3.59% | 8.52 |
| Hong Kong | 7.81 | 3.81 | 104.98% | 7.81 |
| Belgium | 7.30 | 6.82 | 6.98% | 7.30 |
| Mexico | 6.62 | 6.23 | 6.30% | 6.62 |
| Poland | 6.18 | 6.34 | -2.46% | 6.18 |
| Philippines | 5.81 | 5.27 | 10.06% | 5.81 |
| Malaysia | 5.77 | 7.04 | -18.02% | 5.77 |
| Taiwan | 5.48 | 6.42 | -14.68% | 5.48 |
| France | 5.05 | 5.96 | -15.37% | 5.05 |
| Spain | 3.66 | 4.31 | -15.20% | 3.66 |
| Myanmar | 2.64 | 4.42 | -40.18% | 2.64 |
| Italy | 2.48 | 2.56 | -3.02% | 2.48 |
| Denmark | 2.46 | 2.79 | -11.69% | 2.46 |
| Russia | 1.93 | 2.38 | -19.13% | 1.93 |
| Laos | 1.91 | 2.50 | -23.74% | 1.91 |
| Singapore | 1.70 | 1.66 | 2.65% | 1.70 |
| Sweden | 1.68 | 2.15 | -22.04% | 1.68 |
| New Zealand | 1.31 | 1.48 | -11.43% | 1.31 |
| Czech Republic | 1.26 | 0.64 | 96.63% | 1.26 |
| UAE | 1.21 | 1.16 | 4.12% | 1.21 |
| Bangladesh | 1.01 | 0.61 | 66.59% | 1.01 |
| Finland | 0.70 | 0.71 | -0.53% | 0.70 |
| Turkey | 0.56 | 0.50 | 10.58% | 0.56 |
| Greece | 0.55 | 0.82 | -31.98% | 0.55 |
| Cyprus | 0.36 | 0.69 | -47.80% | 0.36 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.31 | 0.66 | -53.73% | 0.31 |
| Switzerland | 0.23 | 0.25 | -5.01% | 0.23 |
| Ukraine | 0.18 | 0.38 | -52.05% | 0.18 |
| Norway | 0.14 | 0.29 | -51.92% | 0.14 |