Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$411 million in December, up from US$349 million in November, a change of 17.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$4,314 million worth of yarn by the end of December.
China accounted for US$228 million worth of Vietnam’s yarn exports in December. This was up from US$188 million in yarn exports in November, a change of 21.40 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$2,160 million worth of yarn to China.
After China was South Korea making up US$31 million worth of Vietnam’s yarn exports in December. This was up from US$30 million in yarn exports in November, a change of 2.24 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$356 million worth of yarn to South Korea.
Next was the USA taking US$17 million worth of Vietnam’s yarn exports in December. This was up from US$17 million in yarn exports in November, a change of 2.27 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$229 million worth of yarn to the USA.
Following the USA was Taiwan representing US$13 million worth of Vietnam’s yarn exports in December. This was up from US$12 million in yarn exports in November, a change of 8.25 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$129 million worth of yarn to Taiwan.
Rounding out the top five was Bangladesh constituting US$12 million worth of Vietnam’s yarn exports in December. This was up from US$11 million in yarn exports in November, a change of 8.66 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$170 million worth of yarn to Bangladesh.
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Vietnam exports of yarn in December, US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 411.10 | 349.43 | 17.65% | 4,314.48 |
| Other | 74.26 | 62.30 | 19.20% | 832.93 |
| China | 228.45 | 188.18 | 21.40% | 2,159.51 |
| South Korea | 30.69 | 30.02 | 2.24% | 356.03 |
| USA | 17.37 | 16.98 | 2.27% | 228.54 |
| Taiwan | 12.58 | 11.62 | 8.25% | 128.87 |
| Bangladesh | 12.00 | 11.04 | 8.66% | 169.62 |
| Cambodia | 8.48 | 3.91 | 116.73% | 87.22 |
| Japan | 7.48 | 7.04 | 6.27% | 95.53 |
| Indonesia | 7.14 | 7.19 | -0.75% | 94.70 |
| Thailand | 6.96 | 5.81 | 19.68% | 75.37 |
| Pakistan | 5.68 | 5.33 | 6.65% | 86.16 |
| India | 5.65 | 5.73 | -1.45% | 71.67 |
| Romania | 5.08 | 3.19 | 59.29% | 63.40 |
| Brazil | 4.72 | 5.13 | -7.96% | 54.28 |
| Philippines | 4.68 | 4.18 | 11.87% | 77.26 |
| Colombia | 3.39 | 4.03 | -15.88% | 57.09 |
| Italy | 2.63 | 1.85 | 42.29% | 19.68 |
| Malaysia | 2.44 | 1.55 | 57.51% | 23.09 |
| Sri Lanka | 1.86 | 2.37 | -21.64% | 32.03 |
| Hong Kong | 1.77 | 1.78 | -0.37% | 18.02 |
| UK | 1.76 | 1.49 | 18.24% | 21.63 |
| Egypt | 1.55 | 2.53 | -38.67% | 18.23 |
| Chile | 1.51 | 0.80 | 88.07% | 10.09 |
| Peru | 0.97 | 0.94 | 2.41% | 10.96 |
| Turkey | 0.86 | 0.47 | 82.42% | 16.11 |
Listed garment companies
Key yarn firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:
Tien Son Thanh Hoa Group
Tien Son Thanh Hoa Joint Stock Company (AAT) operates in export garment production, hotel services, agribusiness, and industrial leasing, with five active factories.
AAT closed at VND 3,330 on Wednesday down 0 percent with 221,000 shares traded, worth VND 73 million.
Foreign ownership in AAT is currently capped at 0.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 0.0 percent.
Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade JSC
Binh Thanh Import Export Production and Trade JSC (GIL) manufactures and exports garments, backpacks, and home goods.
GIL closed at VND 13,450 on Wednesday up 0.15 percent with 1,128,000 shares traded, worth VND 1,511 million.
Foreign ownership in GIL is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.3 percent.
Song Hong Garment JSC
Song Hong Garment JSC (MSH) manufactures and exports garments and textiles for global fashion brands.
MSH closed at VND 34,550 on Wednesday down 0.4 percent with 2,257,000 shares traded, worth VND 7,799 million.
Foreign ownership in MSH is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 6.4 percent.
Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC
Thanh Cong Textile Garment Investment Trading JSC (TCM) manufactures and exports garments, yarn, and textiles.
TCM closed at VND 26,500 on Wednesday down 0.3 percent with 10,595,000 shares traded, worth VND 28,076 million.
Foreign ownership in TCM is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 48.5 percent.
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Vietnam textile and garment news
Recent developments in textiles and garments in Vietnam include:
South Korean garment factory closure
A South Korean invested firm employing 2,640 workers in Ho Chi Minh City has announced it will cease operations from Feb 1, 2026, authorities said on Dec 25.
The company, Panko Vina, cited prolonged order shortages after COVID-19 and plans to consolidate production at its Quang Nam factory.
Panko Vina said workers will be paid through Jan 31, 2026, receive severance under labour law, and a one-off allowance of VND 2 million (US$76) per person.
Strike action garment factory
Hundreds of garment workers at Thien Dieu Company in Dai Dong Commune, Phu Tho Province stopped work on 2 December to protest what they described as inappropriate behaviour by a Chinese supervisor.
Workers said they were frequently shouted at, fined for small mistakes and pressured by strict requirements from the supervisor.
Local authorities said they intervened the same afternoon, with the commune’s People’s Committee, police and the company’s grassroots union mediating between the two sides.
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Vietnam’s textile and garment industry
Vietnam’s textiles and garments industry is one of the country’s largest manufacturing and export sectors, employing millions of workers across fibre, fabric, and finished apparel production.
The industry is deeply integrated into global supply chains, serving major markets such as the United States, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea.
In recent years, manufacturers have faced rising pressure from higher labour costs, stricter sustainability standards, and growing competition from lower cost producers in South Asia.
At the same time, free trade agreements and investment in higher value products have supported a gradual shift toward more advanced, compliant, and branded production.