Vietnam’s cotton imports rose significantly by 33.28 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$300.99 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This increase brings total year-to-date imports to US$526.95 million.
Brazil remained the leading cotton supplier, accounting for 48.40 percent of total imports at US$145.69 million, a 32.73 percent increase from January. The USA followed with the most significant surge, rising 148.22 percent to US$103.70 million, making up 34.45 percent of total imports.
Meanwhile, Australia saw a 41.10 percent drop in cotton shipments to Vietnam, totaling US$21.62 million. India’s exports to Vietnam declined by 24.07 percent, reaching US$7.72 million, while Argentina saw an 81.88 percent increase to US$5.02 million.
The sharp increase in overall cotton imports reflects Vietnam’s rising demand for raw materials in its textile and garment industries.
See also: Garment Manufacturing in Vietnam
Vietnam cotton imports, February 2025, US$ millions
| February | % Total | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 300.99 | 100.00% | 225.83 | 33.28% | 526.95 |
| Other | 13.73 | 4.56% | 21.01 | -34.67% | 34.87 |
| Brazil | 145.69 | 48.40% | 109.76 | 32.73% | 255.45 |
| USA | 103.70 | 34.45% | 41.78 | 148.22% | 145.48 |
| Australia | 21.62 | 7.18% | 36.71 | -41.10% | 58.33 |
| India | 7.72 | 2.56% | 10.16 | -24.07% | 17.88 |
| Argentina | 5.02 | 1.67% | 2.76 | 81.88% | 7.77 |
| Indonesia | 2.29 | 0.76% | 1.86 | 23.39% | 4.15 |
| Ivory Coast | 0.53 | 0.18% | 1.27 | -58.01% | 1.81 |
| China | 0.41 | 0.14% | 0.36 | 11.95% | 0.77 |
| South Korea | 0.20 | 0.07% | 0.16 | 28.69% | 0.36 |
| Pakistan | 0.07 | 0.02% | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.07 |