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Yarn: Vietnam exports down 6.16 percent in April, China top destination

Vietnam’s exports of yarn reached US$361.42 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 6.16 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.39 billion.

China remains the top export market despite a decrease:

China was the leading export market in April, with exports valued at US$164.47 million. This marks a decrease of 8.64 percent from March but still accounts for the largest share of the year-to-date exports at 44.91 percent.

South Korea remains a key export market with a decrease:

South Korea was the second-largest export market in April, with exports valued at US$31.73 million, a decrease of 9.21 percent from the previous month. South Korea accounts for 9.37 percent of the year-to-date exports.

USA records marginal growth:

Exports to the USA experienced a slight increase of 1.53 percent in April, reaching US$20.27 million. USA accounts for 5.14 percent of the year-to-date exports.

Bangladesh sees a slight decrease:

Exports to Bangladesh saw a decrease of 5.34 percent in April, falling to US$15.10 million. Bangladesh accounts for 4.00 percent of the year-to-date exports.

Taiwan sees a slight decrease:

Exports to Taiwan experienced a decrease of 5.89 percent in April, reaching US$11.46 million. Taiwan accounts for 3.12 percent of the year-to-date exports.

Significant month-on-month increases and decreases:

Indonesia experienced the largest month-on-month increase at 37.76 percent, followed by Cambodia and Turkey. Conversely, Hong Kong experienced the most significant decrease at 22.11 percent, followed by the collective “Other” category and Chile.

See also: Garment Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam exports of yarn, April 2025, US$ millions

AprilMarchMoMYTD% of YTD
Total361.42385.15-6.16%1,394.21100.00%
Other29.9637.31-19.71%125.559.01%
China164.47180.03-8.64%626.1644.91%
South Korea31.7334.95-9.21%130.689.37%
USA20.2719.961.53%71.665.14%
Bangladesh15.1015.95-5.34%55.784.00%
Taiwan11.4612.18-5.89%43.563.12%
Cambodia10.287.5136.89%35.962.58%
Japan9.079.49-4.39%34.052.44%
Indonesia8.916.4737.76%33.522.40%
Pakistan8.458.60-1.72%38.862.79%
Thailand7.747.099.19%28.882.07%
India7.688.19-6.14%29.122.09%
Philippines6.557.99-18.04%26.041.87%
Romania5.735.239.49%19.991.43%
Colombia4.455.24-15.00%19.981.43%
Brazil4.424.380.99%17.191.23%
Sri Lanka3.172.7714.47%11.850.85%
UK2.291.9915.16%7.760.56%
Turkey1.971.3842.74%6.170.44%
Malaysia1.731.98-12.66%8.040.58%
Italy1.621.610.66%5.380.39%
Hong Kong1.281.64-22.11%7.080.51%
Egypt1.171.0412.07%3.820.27%
Peru0.971.01-3.39%3.490.25%
Chile0.941.17-19.58%3.630.26%
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