Yarn: Vietnam imports see modest 0.60% rise in May

Vietnam’s imports of yarn reached US$251.94 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a modest increase of 0.60 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.15 billion.

China remains the dominant supplier, experiencing a minor decline:

China continued to be the primary source for yarn imports, with a May value of US$177.30 million. This signifies a minor decrease of 0.89 percent from April but still accounts for a commanding 66.76 percent of the total year-to-date imports.

India, Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia show significant growth:

Conversely, imports from India surged by 38.11 percent to US$13.98 million in May. Indonesia also recorded a strong increase of 29.92 percent. Japan‘s imports grew by 44.55 percent, and Malaysia saw a remarkable 85.80 percent increase. Bangladesh also exhibited explosive growth with a 228.54 percent jump.

Notable declines in imports:

Conversely, some markets faced substantial declines in imports in May:

• Pakistan saw the largest drop of 67.10 percent.
• Austria imports decreased by 53.21 percent.
• Thailand imports fell by 22.18 percent.
• The “Other” category saw a decrease of 18.74 percent.
• Netherlands imports decreased by 13.44 percent.
• Hong Kong recorded no imports in May after having imports in April.

The overall slight increase in May’s yarn imports suggests a relatively stable market in Vietnam, with China maintaining its dominant position while other suppliers show dynamic shifts in their contributions.

See also: Vietnam’s Yarn Manufacturing Industry 2025: Key Players, Exports & Trends

Vietnam imports of yarn, May 2025, US$ millions