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Vietnam Fashion Industry Statistics

In 2023 Vietnam’s fashion ecosystem still runs on people and exports at scale, from 2.7 million direct workers and VND 8.5 million average monthly wages to $44 billion in apparel shipments that rank the country the world’s 3rd largest exporter, with the US alone taking $18.6 billion. Yet the sustainability push is showing up in production and retail too, with water use down 20% to 15 billion liters and recycled polyester reaching 25% of export apparel, making Vietnam a rare case where workforce growth and greener output move together.
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Vietnam Fashion Industry Statistics
Nathan CaldwellWritten by Nathan Caldwell·Edited by David Kowalski·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval
Last verified Jul 8, 2026
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Vietnam’s fashion industry still runs on scale that can surprise even people who work in textiles. In 2023 it employed 2.7 million direct workers and pushed apparel exports to $44 billion, with the US taking $18.6 billion and the EU $10.2 billion. But the workforce and the supply chain tell different stories side by side, from 80% female garment employment to tighter water use and more recycled polyester showing up in finished products.

Key Takeaways

  • Vietnam's fashion industry employed 2.7 million direct workers in 2023, 12% of industrial workforce.
  • Female workers comprised 80% of Vietnam's garment workforce in 2023.
  • Average monthly wage in fashion sector rose to VND 8.5 million ($350) in 2023.
  • Vietnam's apparel exports totaled $44 billion in 2023, making it the world's 3rd largest exporter.
  • Exports to the US accounted for $18.6 billion (42%) of Vietnam's fashion exports in 2023.
  • EU market received $10.2 billion in Vietnamese apparel exports in 2023, up 8%.
  • Vietnam's fashion industry contributed approximately 16% to the country's total GDP in 2023, with a market value exceeding $40 billion.
  • The domestic fashion retail market in Vietnam grew by 12.5% year-on-year in 2023, reaching VND 150 trillion (about $6.2 billion).
  • Vietnam's apparel sector saw a 10.8% increase in revenue during the first half of 2023 compared to 2022, totaling $22.1 billion.
  • Vietnam's total textile and garment production capacity exceeded 6 billion pieces annually in 2023.
  • Garment factories in Vietnam produced 2.2 billion units of apparel in 2023, a 9% increase from 2022.
  • Synthetic fiber production in Vietnam reached 1.2 million tons in 2023, supporting 70% of fashion raw materials.
  • 65% of fashion exports used sustainable materials in 2023 initiatives.
  • Water usage in fashion production reduced by 20% to 15 billion liters in 2023.
  • 40% of Vietnamese brands adopted eco-friendly dyes by end of 2023.

In 2023, Vietnam’s fashion sector employed millions, surged exports, and advanced sustainability with lower water use.

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Employment And Labor22 stats

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Vietnam's fashion industry employed 2.7 million direct workers in 2023, 12% of industrial workforce.
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Female workers comprised 80% of Vietnam's garment workforce in 2023.
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Average monthly wage in fashion sector rose to VND 8.5 million ($350) in 2023.
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1.2 million workers in northern Vietnam's fashion clusters in 2023.
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Southern provinces like Binh Duong hosted 900,000 fashion workers in 2023.
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Vocational training programs certified 250,000 fashion workers in 2023.
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Youth under 30 made up 55% of fashion industry employees in 2023.
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Overtime hours averaged 120 per worker annually in garment factories in 2023.
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500,000 new jobs created in fashion sector in 2023 due to FDI.
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Union membership in fashion industry reached 85% of workers in 2023.
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15% increase in skilled labor force to 1.1 million in fashion by 2023.
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Migrant workers in fashion hubs numbered 700,000 in 2023.
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Garment workers' training hours totaled 12 million in 2023.
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Labor productivity in fashion rose 8.5% to $5,200/worker/year 2023.
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75,000 workers upskilled in automation for fashion in 2023.
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Child labor in fashion sector reduced to under 0.5% in 2023.
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Minimum wage in textile zones increased 6% to VND 4.68M in 2023.
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40% of workers received health insurance coverage in fashion 2023.
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Strikes in garment sector dropped 20% to 150 incidents in 2023.
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Female manager ratio in fashion firms reached 28% in 2023.
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300,000 rural workers migrated to fashion jobs in 2023.
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Digital skills training for 100,000 fashion workers in 2023.
Interpretation

Employment And Labor Interpretation

In 2023, Vietnam’s fashion industry relied on 2.7 million direct workers, with women making up 80% of the garment workforce and wages reaching VND 8.5 million per month, while northern clusters alone accounted for 1.2 million workers and training programs certified 250,000 workers to support this labor-intensive sector.

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Export And Trade20 stats

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Vietnam's apparel exports totaled $44 billion in 2023, making it the world's 3rd largest exporter.
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Exports to the US accounted for $18.6 billion (42%) of Vietnam's fashion exports in 2023.
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EU market received $10.2 billion in Vietnamese apparel exports in 2023, up 8%.
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Japan imported $4.5 billion worth of fashion goods from Vietnam in 2023.
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South Korea's apparel imports from Vietnam reached $3.8 billion in 2023.
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Footwear exports from Vietnam hit $23.5 billion in 2023, 2nd globally.
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Vietnam's fashion exports to China grew 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.
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UK imports of Vietnamese apparel increased to $2.8 billion post-Brexit in 2023.
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Australia sourced $1.9 billion in fashion from Vietnam in 2023 under CPTPP.
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Canada imported $1.4 billion of apparel from Vietnam in 2023.
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Vietnam's exports to EU under EVFTA grew 16% to $9.8 billion in 2023.
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Exports to Japan under CPTPP reached $4.2 billion in apparel 2023.
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US-Vietnam apparel trade surplus for Vietnam was $15.8 billion in 2023.
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Germany's imports from Vietnam: $2.1 billion in fashion 2023.
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France sourced $1.7 billion apparel from Vietnam in 2023.
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Netherlands apparel imports from Vietnam: $1.9 billion 2023.
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Vietnam's fashion re-exports (via FTZs) valued $3.5 billion in 2023.
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Tariff reductions boosted exports by 11% under trade agreements 2023.
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55% of Nike's global footwear made in Vietnam, exports $12B in 2023.
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Adidas Vietnam production exported $4.1 billion worth in 2023.
Interpretation

Export And Trade Interpretation

In 2023, Vietnam’s fashion trade strength stood out as apparel exports reached $44 billion with the US alone taking $18.6 billion, showing how export demand is heavily concentrated in key markets.

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Market Overview18 stats

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Vietnam's fashion industry contributed approximately 16% to the country's total GDP in 2023, with a market value exceeding $40 billion.
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The domestic fashion retail market in Vietnam grew by 12.5% year-on-year in 2023, reaching VND 150 trillion (about $6.2 billion).
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Vietnam's apparel sector saw a 10.8% increase in revenue during the first half of 2023 compared to 2022, totaling $22.1 billion.
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The e-commerce fashion segment in Vietnam accounted for 28% of total online retail sales in 2023, valued at $2.8 billion.
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Luxury fashion market in Vietnam expanded by 18% in 2023, driven by urban millennials, reaching $1.2 billion.
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Fast fashion segment dominated 55% of Vietnam's apparel market share in 2023 with sales of $22 billion.
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Vietnam's fashion industry FDI inflows reached $2.5 billion in 2023, primarily from South Korea and Japan.
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The second-hand fashion market in Vietnam grew 25% YoY in 2023 to $450 million.
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Vietnam's sportswear market within fashion reached $1.8 billion in 2023, up 14% from 2022.
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Children's apparel segment in Vietnam's fashion industry valued at $1.5 billion in 2023, growing 11%.
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Vietnam's fashion exports to US grew 12.3% to $16.4 billion in 2022.
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Total textile exports from Vietnam reached $40.1 billion in 2022.
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Garment export turnover was $35.2 billion, up 10.4% in 2022.
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Vietnam held 6.3% global apparel export market share in 2022.
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Footwear exports valued at $21.8 billion in 2022 from Vietnam.
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Leather goods exports reached $1.1 billion in 2022.
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Handbag exports from Vietnam totaled $850 million in 2022.
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Vietnam's fashion industry grew at CAGR 7.2% from 2018-2023.
Interpretation

Market Overview Interpretation

For the market overview, Vietnam’s fashion industry is rapidly scaling, contributing about 16% of GDP in 2023 and reaching over $40 billion, while e-commerce accounts for 28% of online retail sales at $2.8 billion and fast fashion still leads with 55% of apparel market share and $22 billion.

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Production Statistics19 stats

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Vietnam's total textile and garment production capacity exceeded 6 billion pieces annually in 2023.
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Garment factories in Vietnam produced 2.2 billion units of apparel in 2023, a 9% increase from 2022.
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Synthetic fiber production in Vietnam reached 1.2 million tons in 2023, supporting 70% of fashion raw materials.
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Vietnam manufactured 450 million pairs of footwear for fashion export in 2023.
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Knitwear production in Vietnam's fashion sector hit 1.5 billion garments in 2023.
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Over 6,000 garment enterprises operated in Vietnam in 2023, producing for global brands.
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Fabric weaving mills in Vietnam produced 800 million meters of fabric for fashion in 2023.
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Denim production capacity in Vietnam reached 150 million meters annually in 2023.
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Vietnam's dyeing and finishing capacity processed 1.8 billion meters of fabric in 2023.
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Activewear production surged to 300 million units in Vietnam's factories in 2023.
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Binh Duong province produced 25% of national garment output in 2023.
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Dong Nai factories output 18% of Vietnam's apparel in 2023.
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Ho Chi Minh City hosted 1,500 garment firms producing 800 million units in 2023.
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Cotton yarn production reached 450,000 tons in Vietnam 2023.
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Spandex fiber output was 45,000 tons for fashion use in 2023.
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Over 200 million jeans produced in Vietnam's denim mills in 2023.
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Home textile production (bedding, curtains) hit $2.5 billion equivalent in 2023.
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350 million T-shirts manufactured for export in 2023.
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Shirt production totaled 250 million units across factories in 2023.
Interpretation

Production Statistics Interpretation

In the production statistics snapshot of Vietnam’s fashion industry, output scaled sharply in 2023, with garment production reaching 2.2 billion units and factories producing 6,000 plus enterprises for global brands, while knitwear hit 1.5 billion garments.
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Vietnam’s fashion workforce & participation (2023)

Workforce composition and participation indicators show women and youth as dominant shares, alongside high union coverage.

80%
Female workers comprised 80% of Vietnam's garment workforce in 2023.
55%
Youth under 30 made up 55% of fashion industry employees in 2023.
85%
Union membership in fashion industry reached 85% of workers in 2023.
75,000
75,000 workers upskilled in automation for fashion in 2023.
40%
40% of workers received health insurance coverage in fashion 2023.
12%
Vietnam's fashion industry employed 2.7 million direct workers in 2023, 12% of industrial workforce.
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