Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,032 million in January, down from US$1,067 million in December, a change of -3.25 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$1,032 million worth of plastic products by the end of January.
China accounted for US$688 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in January. This was up from US$678 million in plastic products imports in December, a change of 1.41 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$688 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
After China was South Korea making up US$136 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in January. This was down from US$147 million in plastic products imports in December, a change of 7.23 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$136 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Next was Japan contributing US$74 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in January. This was down from US$89 million in plastic products imports in December, a change of 17.18 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$74 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Following Japan was Taiwan representing US$32 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in January. This was down from US$33 million in plastic products imports in December, a change of 0.77 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$32 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was Thailand constituting US$21 million worth of Vietnam’s plastic products imports in January. This was down from US$27 million in plastic products imports in December, a change of 21.97 percent. Year to date, Thailand has shipped US$21 million worth of plastic products to Vietnam.
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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 8,060 on Wednesday, up 0.02 percent with 19,173,000 shares traded, worth VND 15,462 million.
Foreign ownership in AAA is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.7 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 6,280 on Wednesday, down 0.01 percent with 2,788,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,742 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 162,000 on Wednesday, down 0.5 percent with 748,000 shares traded, worth VND 12,071 million.
Foreign ownership in BMP is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 83.8 percent.
HaNoi Plastics Joint Stock Company
HaNoi Plastics Joint Stock Company
NHH closed at VND 10,950 on Wednesday, down 0.15 percent with 642,000 shares traded, worth VND 708 million.
Foreign ownership in NHH is currently capped at 100.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.3 percent.
Rang Dong Plastics JSC
Rang Dong Plastics JSC (RYG) produces packaging, plastic products, and household goods for domestic and export markets.
RYG closed at VND 10,600 on Wednesday, down 0 percent with 1,683,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,811 million.
Foreign ownership in RYG is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.1 percent.
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Vietnam plastics news
Recent developments include:
Norway plastics investment
Norfund, a Norwegian investment fund, invested US$4 million in Circular Plastics Company to expand industrial polyethylene terephthalate recycling in Vietnam.
The funding will support capital expenditure and working capital for CPC’s recycling plant near Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnam’s plastics industry
Vietnam’s plastics industry has expanded alongside growth in manufacturing, construction, packaging and consumer goods, supplying both domestic demand and export markets.
The sector is dominated by small and medium-sized firms focused on packaging, household goods and industrial components, while larger players serve electronics, automotive and export-oriented supply chains.
Exports of plastic products have grown steadily over the past decade, with key markets including the United States, Japan and the European Union.
However, the industry faces rising pressure from environmental regulations, extended producer responsibility rules and global sustainability standards that are reshaping material use and production practices.
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The data
Vietnam imports of plastic products in January, US$m
| January | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,032.19 | 1,066.89 | -0.03 | 1,032.19 |
| Other | 14.64 | 19.92 | -0.26 | 14.64 |
| China | 687.55 | 677.99 | 0.01 | 687.55 |
| South Korea | 136.23 | 146.84 | -0.07 | 136.23 |
| Japan | 73.76 | 89.06 | -0.17 | 73.76 |
| Taiwan | 32.27 | 32.52 | -0.01 | 32.27 |
| Thailand | 21.05 | 26.97 | -0.22 | 21.05 |
| USA | 16.37 | 19.96 | -0.18 | 16.37 |
| Germany | 8.73 | 8.68 | 0.01 | 8.73 |
| Malaysia | 8.51 | 8.67 | -0.02 | 8.51 |
| UK | 6.52 | 6.89 | -0.05 | 6.52 |
| India | 5.30 | 3.86 | 37.40% | 5.30 |
| Indonesia | 4.09 | 4.94 | -17.13% | 4.09 |
| Italy | 3.78 | 3.38 | 11.78% | 3.78 |
| Switzerland | 2.94 | 3.57 | -17.65% | 2.94 |
| Singapore | 2.24 | 2.89 | -22.40% | 2.24 |
| France | 1.70 | 2.42 | -29.81% | 1.70 |
| Spain | 1.25 | 1.58 | -20.42% | 1.25 |
| Denmark | 1.15 | 1.88 | -38.54% | 1.15 |
| Philippines | 1.13 | 1.24 | -8.60% | 1.13 |
| Hong Kong | 0.95 | 1.36 | -29.98% | 0.95 |
| Netherlands | 0.79 | 0.98 | -19.33% | 0.79 |
| Sweden | 0.75 | 0.33 | 123.19% | 0.75 |
| Canada | 0.24 | 0.16 | 54.53% | 0.24 |
| Turkey | 0.24 | 0.81 | -70.01% | 0.24 |