Vietnam’s cotton imports decline by 13.41 percent in March

Vietnam’s imports of cotton totalled US$260.62 million in March 2025, reflecting a 13.41 percent decrease compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$787.58 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Imports from Brazil dropped by 40.87 percent to US$86.14 million, while imports from the USA increased by 25.44 percent, reaching US$130.08 million. Australia’s imports fell sharply by 61.55 percent, totalling US$8.31 million. On the other hand, imports from India grew by 27.42 percent to US$9.83 million, while imports from Argentina, Indonesia, and China saw significant declines.

See also: Garment Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam cotton imports, March, US$ millions

MarchFebruaryMoMYTD% of Total
Total260.62300.99-13.41%787.58100.00%
Other22.6113.7364.70%57.487.30%
Brazil86.14145.69-40.87%341.6043.37%
USA130.08103.7025.44%275.5734.99%
Australia8.3121.62-61.55%66.658.46%
India9.837.7227.42%27.713.52%
Argentina0.725.02-85.67%8.491.08%
Indonesia0.972.29-57.82%5.120.65%
Ivory Coast1.820.53240.82%3.630.46%
China0.060.41-85.40%0.830.11%
South Korea0.000.20-100.00%0.360.05%
Pakistan0.080.074.99%0.150.02%

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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