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Vietnam’s yarn exports rise 11 percent in March, driven by strong demand from China

Vietnam’s yarn exports totalled US$385.15 million in March 2025, up 10.98 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

For the first quarter, yarn exports reached US$1.03 billion. China remained the top buyer, importing US$180.03 million in March, accounting for nearly 45 percent of the total year-to-date. Other key markets included South Korea, the United States, and Bangladesh, all showing double-digit growth. Notably, exports to Italy surged 92.84 percent month-on-month.

The data indicates a steady rebound in Vietnam’s yarn trade, reflecting the recovery of regional textile and garment production, especially in China and South Asia.

See also: Garment Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam yarn exports, March, US$ millions

MarchFebruaryMoMYTD% of YTD
Total385.15347.0610.98%1,033.26100.00%
Other37.3127.1237.58%95.669.26%
China180.03164.059.74%461.8644.70%
South Korea34.9532.009.22%98.969.58%
USA19.9617.0417.15%51.414.98%
Bangladesh15.9511.4239.70%40.673.94%
Taiwan12.1811.704.08%32.103.11%
Japan9.498.0817.39%24.982.42%
Pakistan8.6010.32-16.66%30.412.94%
India8.196.7920.56%21.442.08%
Philippines7.996.1529.96%19.491.89%
Cambodia7.517.056.56%25.682.49%
Thailand7.096.952.09%21.142.05%
Indonesia6.479.42-31.34%24.602.38%
Colombia5.244.7011.51%15.531.50%
Romania5.234.3520.35%14.271.38%
Brazil4.384.370.23%12.941.25%
Sri Lanka2.772.94-5.92%8.720.84%
UK1.991.5231.40%5.470.53%
Malaysia1.982.59-23.81%6.320.61%
Hong Kong1.643.16-48.10%5.800.56%
Italy1.610.8392.84%3.760.36%
Turkey1.382.17-36.38%4.190.41%
Chile1.170.8046.43%2.690.26%
Egypt1.040.7441.79%2.650.26%
Peru1.010.8124.36%2.510.24%

See also: How to Start an Export Business in Vietnam

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