Vietnam imported US$132.97 million worth of essential oils, resinoids, and perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations in December 2024, reflecting a 3.28 percent increase compared to November, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.43 billion.
Singapore remained the largest supplier, contributing US$33.81 million, though this marked a slight decline of 2.28 percent compared to November. South Korea recorded the highest growth, with imports rising by 28.95 percent to US$22.42 million. France and Italy also posted significant increases, with imports growing by 25.12 percent and 24.95 percent, respectively.
In contrast, imports from Indonesia and Germany fell by 19.17 percent and 64.95 percent, respectively. Imports from the USA, China, and Japan saw steady growth, with increases of 15.58 percent, 1.36 percent, and 3.69 percent, respectively.
See also: Cosmetics Industry in Vietnam
Vietnam import data for essential oils, cosmetics, and toiletries in December 2024 US$
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132,969,644 | 128,742,693 | 3.28% | 1,433,102,329 |
| Other | 12,444,820 | 11,751,310 | 5.90% | 130,759,593 |
| Singapore | 33,806,987 | 34,596,081 | -2.28% | 413,204,134 |
| South Korea | 22,424,237 | 17,389,223 | 28.95% | 196,798,652 |
| China | 18,566,911 | 18,318,120 | 1.36% | 158,495,845 |
| Thailand | 13,108,233 | 12,744,435 | 2.85% | 152,196,991 |
| Indonesia | 8,517,671 | 10,538,375 | -19.17% | 99,196,587 |
| USA | 7,784,840 | 6,735,364 | 15.58% | 100,077,248 |
| France | 7,062,466 | 5,644,452 | 25.12% | 72,052,226 |
| Japan | 4,451,873 | 4,293,460 | 3.69% | 54,476,896 |
| Italy | 3,393,984 | 2,716,256 | 24.95% | 32,350,637 |
| Germany | 1,407,622 | 4,015,617 | -64.95% | 23,493,520 |