Vietnam toys & sporting goods exports down 39.24 percent MoM in February 2026 / USA -33.77%, Japan -38.39%

Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$439 million in February, down from US$723 million in January, a change of -39.24 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$1,165 million worth of toys and sporting goods by the end of February.

The USA accounted for US$236 million worth of Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods exports in February.

This was down from US$357 million in January, a change of -33.77 percent.

Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$593 million worth of toys and sporting goods to the USA.

After the USA was Japan, which made up US$55 million worth of Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods exports in February.

This was down from US$89 million in January, a change of -38.39 percent.

Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$144 million worth of toys and sporting goods to Japan.

Next was the Netherlands, which took US$29 million worth of Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods exports in February.

This was down from US$30 million in January, a change of -2.90 percent.

Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$60 million worth of toys and sporting goods to the Netherlands.

Following the Netherlands was the UK, representing US$20 million worth of Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods exports in February.

This was down from US$30 million in January, a change of -32.07 percent.

Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$50 million worth of toys and sporting goods to the UK.

Rounding out the top five was China, which constituted US$13 million worth of Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods exports in February.

This was down from US$25 million in January, a change of -48.37 percent.

Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$38 million worth of toys and sporting goods to China.

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Listed toys and sporting goods companies

Key toys and sporting goods firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

Duc Thanh Wood Processing JSC (GDT)

Duc Thanh Wood Processing JSC (GDT) manufactures wooden household products, furniture, and toys for export markets. (GDT)

In February, GDT shares moved from 19.35 to 19.95, a change of 0.60 (0.03 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 110,061.36 to 108,686.24, a change of -1,375.12 (-0.01 percent).

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Vietnam toys and sporting goods news

Recent developments in toys and sporting goods in Vietnam include:

Toy / sporting goods exports January

Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$723 million in January, down from US$942 million in December, a change of -23.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→

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Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods industry

Vietnam’s toys and sporting goods industry is driven by a mix of export-oriented manufacturing and growing domestic consumption, supported by rising incomes and urbanisation.

The country serves as a key production base for global brands, particularly in sportswear, footwear, bicycles, and plastic toys, benefiting from competitive labour costs and trade agreements.

Domestic demand is expanding alongside a young population and increasing interest in fitness, organised sports, and outdoor activities.

E-commerce and modern retail channels are improving product accessibility, while local brands compete with imported goods across mid- and lower-income segments.

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The data

Vietnam exports of toys and sporting goods in February, 2026 US$m