GITNUXREPORT 2026

Vietnam Textile Industry Statistics

Vietnam’s textile workforce reached 2.5 million workers in 2023 with women making up 80%, while exports climbed to $44 billion and the EU alone took $18.5 billion worth, setting a sharp contrast between rapid market growth and tough factory realities like 120 strike incidents and an estimated 200,000 skilled worker shortage. You also get the operational details that rarely fit on an export chart, from overtime averaging 120 hours per worker and 40% night shift coverage to 95% health insurance uptake and 45 LEED certified factories.

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Vietnam employed 2.5 million workers in the textile and garment sector in 2023.

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Female workers comprised 80% of Vietnam's textile workforce in 2023.

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Average monthly wage in textile industry was VND 8.2 million ($330) in 2023.

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Number of textile enterprises reached 7,200 in 2023.

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Training programs trained 150,000 textile workers annually in 2023.

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Labor productivity in garments increased 6% to $5,500/worker/year in 2023.

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Unemployment rate in textile sector was 2.1% in 2023.

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Migrant workers in textiles: 1.2 million in 2023.

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Overtime hours averaged 120 hours/year per worker in 2023.

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Skilled workers shortage estimated at 200,000 in 2023.

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Youth employment (under 25) in textiles: 25% of workforce in 2023.

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Union membership in textile factories: 85% in 2023.

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Average age of textile workers: 32 years in 2023.

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Part-time workers in sector: 300,000 in 2023.

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Vocational training centers for textiles: 150 nationwide in 2023.

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Wage growth in textiles: 7.5% year-on-year in 2023.

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Foreign workers in Vietnamese textiles: 50,000 in 2023.

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Turnover rate in garment factories: 15% in 2023.

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Child labor incidents in textiles reduced to under 1,000 cases in 2023.

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Digital skills training reached 100,000 textile workers in 2023.

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Female manager ratio in textiles: 25% in 2023.

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Rural employment in textiles: 1.5 million workers in 2023.

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Health insurance coverage: 95% of textile workers in 2023.

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Strikes in textile sector: 120 incidents in 2023.

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Apprenticeships in textiles: 80,000 slots filled in 2023.

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Night shift workers: 40% of total textile labor in 2023.

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Productivity per hour in garments: $2.8 in 2023.

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Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached $44 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022.

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US market accounted for 45% of Vietnam's textile exports worth $19.8 billion in 2023.

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EU imports from Vietnam textiles totaled $18.5 billion in 2023.

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Japan's textile imports from Vietnam were $5.2 billion in 2023.

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Knitwear exports from Vietnam hit $15 billion in 2023.

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Woven garments exports reached $12.5 billion in 2023.

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Footwear exports including textile components were $21.6 billion in 2023.

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Home textiles exports grew to $4.8 billion in 2023.

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Yarn exports from Vietnam totaled $3.2 billion in 2023.

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Fabric exports amounted to $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Vietnam's textile exports to South Korea reached $4.5 billion in 2023.

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Activewear exports surged to $8.7 billion in 2023.

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Denim exports from Vietnam were $2.8 billion in 2023.

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Exports to Australia grew 20% to $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Textile accessories exports reached $1.5 billion in 2023.

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Vietnam ranked 2nd globally in apparel exports with $39 billion in 2023.

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Exports under CPTPP agreement totaled $10 billion in 2023.

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RCEP-driven exports hit $15 billion in 2023.

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UK post-Brexit textile imports from Vietnam: $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Canada textile imports from Vietnam: $2.3 billion in 2023.

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India textile imports from Vietnam grew to $1.1 billion in 2023.

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China as destination for Vietnam yarn exports: $900 million in 2023.

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Vietnam's FOB value of garment exports was $40.5 billion in 2023.

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Share of textiles in Vietnam's total exports: 14.5% in 2023.

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Exports to ASEAN markets: $3.5 billion in 2023.

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Organic textile exports certified: $500 million in 2023.

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Vietnam's textile exports grew 3.5% in Q1 2024 to $10.2 billion.

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FDI into Vietnam's textile sector totaled $2.8 billion in 2023.

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South Korean investment in textiles: $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Number of FDI projects in textiles: 450 new approvals in 2023.

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Chinese FDI in Vietnam textiles: $800 million in 2023.

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Domestic investment in textile machinery: VND 50 trillion in 2023.

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New factories built: 120 in textile parks in 2023.

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Taiwanese textile FDI: $500 million in 2023.

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Bank loans to textile SMEs: $3.5 billion in 2023.

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Investment in dyeing and finishing: $1.1 billion in 2023.

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Japanese FDI commitments: $400 million for textiles in 2023.

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US textile investments: $300 million in 2023.

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EU green investment funds for textiles: €250 million in 2023.

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Venture capital in textile tech startups: $150 million in 2023.

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Bond issuances by textile firms: VND 20 trillion in 2023.

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Investment in Northern textile hubs: $1.5 billion in 2023.

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Southern key economic zone textile FDI: $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Public-private partnerships for textile infrastructure: $800 million in 2023.

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Investment growth rate in textiles: 15% YoY in 2023.

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Italian machinery investments: $200 million in 2023.

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Singaporean FDI in logistics for textiles: $100 million in 2023.

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Cumulative FDI stock in textiles: $25 billion by 2023.

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Incentives under Decree 31/2021 attracted $500 million extra FDI.

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Investment in sustainable textile projects: $600 million in 2023.

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Number of textile IPOs on stock market: 5 in 2023 raising $400 million.

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FDI from India in textiles: $150 million in 2023.

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Tech transfer investments: $300 million in 2023.

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In 2023, Vietnam's textile and garment industry achieved a total production output of approximately 5.6 billion pieces of garments, marking a 5.2% increase from 2022.

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Vietnam's yarn production reached 1.2 million tons in the first half of 2023, up 8% year-on-year.

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Fabric production in Vietnam totaled 4.8 billion meters in 2022, with synthetic fabrics accounting for 65%.

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The number of sewing machines in Vietnam's textile factories exceeded 1.5 million units by end-2023.

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Vietnam produced 1.1 million tons of cotton yarn in 2023, representing 12% of ASEAN total.

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Knitted fabric output in Vietnam hit 2.3 billion meters in Q4 2023.

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Home textile production volume reached 250 million units in 2022.

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Synthetic fiber production capacity in Vietnam stood at 1.5 million tons annually in 2023.

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Garment export-oriented production accounted for 90% of total textile output in 2023.

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Vietnam's non-woven fabric production grew to 120,000 tons in 2023.

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Technical textile production volume increased by 15% to 500 million square meters in 2023.

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Denim fabric production reached 150 million meters in 2022.

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Spandex yarn production in Vietnam was 45,000 tons in 2023.

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Woven fabric output totaled 2.5 billion meters in H1 2024.

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Vietnam's textile dyeing capacity exceeded 3 billion meters per year in 2023.

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Leather and footwear-integrated textile production hit 1.2 billion pairs in 2023.

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Polyester staple fiber production reached 800,000 tons in 2023.

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Bedding products production volume was 120 million sets in 2022.

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Vietnam's silk production remained at 1,200 tons in 2023.

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Curtain fabric output grew to 80 million meters in 2023.

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Towel production reached 150 million pieces in 2023.

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Vietnam's recycled textile fiber production was 50,000 tons in 2023.

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Sportswear garment production totaled 400 million units in 2023.

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Embroidery products output was 300 million meters in 2022.

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Vietnam's linen fabric production stood at 20,000 tons annually.

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Printing and dyeing output capacity reached 4 billion meters in 2023.

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Vietnam produced 900,000 tons of polyester filament yarn in 2023.

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Medical textile production volume was 200 million units in 2023.

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Vietnam's wool yarn production was 15,000 tons in 2023.

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Automotive textile output reached 100 million square meters in 2023.

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Vietnam's textile industry water usage averaged 100 liters per kg of fabric in 2023.

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Energy consumption in textile factories: 1.2 kWh per garment piece in 2023.

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CO2 emissions from textiles: 2.5 million tons in 2023.

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Recycling rate of textile waste: 25% in 2023.

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Number of LEED-certified textile factories: 45 in 2023.

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Organic cotton usage: 15,000 tons in 2023.

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Solar power adoption in factories: 30% coverage in 2023.

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Chemical discharge reduced by 20% to 50,000 tons in 2023.

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Sustainable supply chain certifications: 2,500 factories in 2023.

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Water recycling rate: 40% in major textile plants in 2023.

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Zero-waste initiatives in 200 factories in 2023.

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Carbon footprint per export dollar: 0.5 kg CO2 in 2023.

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Biodegradable packaging adoption: 60% in 2023.

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Forest conservation for cotton: 10,000 hectares protected in 2023.

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Energy-efficient machinery retrofits: 1,000 units in 2023.

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Worker health programs for chemical exposure: 1 million beneficiaries in 2023.

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Green financing for textiles: $1 billion disbursed in 2023.

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Biodiversity impact assessments in 300 factories in 2023.

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Low-water dyeing tech adoption: 50% of plants in 2023.

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Waste-to-energy projects: 20 operational in 2023.

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Sustainable fashion exports share: 10% in 2023.

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Air pollution from factories reduced 15% in 2023.

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Fair Trade certified products: 500 brands in 2023.

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Digital tracking for supply chain transparency: 70% adoption in 2023.

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Rainwater harvesting in factories: 100 systems installed in 2023.

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GHG reduction targets met: 18% cut since 2015 by 2023.

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Compostable textile waste: 30,000 tons processed in 2023.

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Eco-labels on products: 20% market share in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Vietnam’s textile and garment exports reached $44 billion in 2023, up 12% year on year, while the workforce behind it numbers 2.5 million workers with women making up 80%. Yet the picture is far from uniform, with overtime averaging 120 hours per year and a skilled worker shortage estimated at 200,000, even as productivity rises 6% for garments. This post pulls together the most telling Vietnam textile industry statistics across labor, wages, operations, and sustainability so you can see exactly where growth is tightening and where it is easing.

Key Takeaways

Vietnam employed 2.5 million workers in the textile and garment sector in 2023.
Female workers comprised 80% of Vietnam's textile workforce in 2023.
Average monthly wage in textile industry was VND 8.2 million ($330) in 2023.
Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached $44 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022.
US market accounted for 45% of Vietnam's textile exports worth $19.8 billion in 2023.
EU imports from Vietnam textiles totaled $18.5 billion in 2023.
FDI into Vietnam's textile sector totaled $2.8 billion in 2023.
South Korean investment in textiles: $1.2 billion in 2023.
Number of FDI projects in textiles: 450 new approvals in 2023.
In 2023, Vietnam's textile and garment industry achieved a total production output of approximately 5.6 billion pieces of garments, marking a 5.2% increase from 2022.
Vietnam's yarn production reached 1.2 million tons in the first half of 2023, up 8% year-on-year.
Fabric production in Vietnam totaled 4.8 billion meters in 2022, with synthetic fabrics accounting for 65%.
Vietnam's textile industry water usage averaged 100 liters per kg of fabric in 2023.
Energy consumption in textile factories: 1.2 kWh per garment piece in 2023.
CO2 emissions from textiles: 2.5 million tons in 2023.

In 2023, Vietnam’s textile and garment sector employed 2.5 million workers and grew exports to $44 billion.

Employment

1Vietnam employed 2.5 million workers in the textile and garment sector in 2023.

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2Female workers comprised 80% of Vietnam's textile workforce in 2023.

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3Average monthly wage in textile industry was VND 8.2 million ($330) in 2023.

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4Number of textile enterprises reached 7,200 in 2023.

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5Training programs trained 150,000 textile workers annually in 2023.

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6Labor productivity in garments increased 6% to $5,500/worker/year in 2023.

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7Unemployment rate in textile sector was 2.1% in 2023.

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8Migrant workers in textiles: 1.2 million in 2023.

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9Overtime hours averaged 120 hours/year per worker in 2023.

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10Skilled workers shortage estimated at 200,000 in 2023.

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11Youth employment (under 25) in textiles: 25% of workforce in 2023.

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12Union membership in textile factories: 85% in 2023.

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13Average age of textile workers: 32 years in 2023.

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14Part-time workers in sector: 300,000 in 2023.

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15Vocational training centers for textiles: 150 nationwide in 2023.

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16Wage growth in textiles: 7.5% year-on-year in 2023.

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17Foreign workers in Vietnamese textiles: 50,000 in 2023.

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18Turnover rate in garment factories: 15% in 2023.

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19Child labor incidents in textiles reduced to under 1,000 cases in 2023.

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20Digital skills training reached 100,000 textile workers in 2023.

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21Female manager ratio in textiles: 25% in 2023.

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22Rural employment in textiles: 1.5 million workers in 2023.

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23Health insurance coverage: 95% of textile workers in 2023.

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24Strikes in textile sector: 120 incidents in 2023.

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25Apprenticeships in textiles: 80,000 slots filled in 2023.

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26Night shift workers: 40% of total textile labor in 2023.

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27Productivity per hour in garments: $2.8 in 2023.

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Employment Interpretation

While Vietnam's textile industry thrives on the nimble fingers of a predominantly young, female, and unionized workforce stitching together impressive productivity gains, the persistent hum of overtime, turnover, and a yawning skilled labor gap reveals the delicate threads holding this economic powerhouse together.

Exports

1Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached $44 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022.

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2US market accounted for 45% of Vietnam's textile exports worth $19.8 billion in 2023.

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3EU imports from Vietnam textiles totaled $18.5 billion in 2023.

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4Japan's textile imports from Vietnam were $5.2 billion in 2023.

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5Knitwear exports from Vietnam hit $15 billion in 2023.

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6Woven garments exports reached $12.5 billion in 2023.

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7Footwear exports including textile components were $21.6 billion in 2023.

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8Home textiles exports grew to $4.8 billion in 2023.

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9Yarn exports from Vietnam totaled $3.2 billion in 2023.

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10Fabric exports amounted to $2.1 billion in 2023.

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11Vietnam's textile exports to South Korea reached $4.5 billion in 2023.

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12Activewear exports surged to $8.7 billion in 2023.

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13Denim exports from Vietnam were $2.8 billion in 2023.

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14Exports to Australia grew 20% to $1.2 billion in 2023.

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15Textile accessories exports reached $1.5 billion in 2023.

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16Vietnam ranked 2nd globally in apparel exports with $39 billion in 2023.

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17Exports under CPTPP agreement totaled $10 billion in 2023.

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18RCEP-driven exports hit $15 billion in 2023.

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19UK post-Brexit textile imports from Vietnam: $1.8 billion in 2023.

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20Canada textile imports from Vietnam: $2.3 billion in 2023.

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21India textile imports from Vietnam grew to $1.1 billion in 2023.

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22China as destination for Vietnam yarn exports: $900 million in 2023.

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23Vietnam's FOB value of garment exports was $40.5 billion in 2023.

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24Share of textiles in Vietnam's total exports: 14.5% in 2023.

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25Exports to ASEAN markets: $3.5 billion in 2023.

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26Organic textile exports certified: $500 million in 2023.

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27Vietnam's textile exports grew 3.5% in Q1 2024 to $10.2 billion.

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Exports Interpretation

While Vietnam’s garment industry is quietly stitching up the global market—with the US and EU as its most indulgent patrons—its $44 billion export haul proves it’s no longer just the tailor, but a commanding fashion powerhouse.

Investment

1FDI into Vietnam's textile sector totaled $2.8 billion in 2023.

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2South Korean investment in textiles: $1.2 billion in 2023.

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3Number of FDI projects in textiles: 450 new approvals in 2023.

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4Chinese FDI in Vietnam textiles: $800 million in 2023.

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5Domestic investment in textile machinery: VND 50 trillion in 2023.

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6New factories built: 120 in textile parks in 2023.

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7Taiwanese textile FDI: $500 million in 2023.

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8Bank loans to textile SMEs: $3.5 billion in 2023.

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9Investment in dyeing and finishing: $1.1 billion in 2023.

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10Japanese FDI commitments: $400 million for textiles in 2023.

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11US textile investments: $300 million in 2023.

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12EU green investment funds for textiles: €250 million in 2023.

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13Venture capital in textile tech startups: $150 million in 2023.

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14Bond issuances by textile firms: VND 20 trillion in 2023.

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15Investment in Northern textile hubs: $1.5 billion in 2023.

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16Southern key economic zone textile FDI: $1.2 billion in 2023.

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17Public-private partnerships for textile infrastructure: $800 million in 2023.

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18Investment growth rate in textiles: 15% YoY in 2023.

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19Italian machinery investments: $200 million in 2023.

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20Singaporean FDI in logistics for textiles: $100 million in 2023.

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21Cumulative FDI stock in textiles: $25 billion by 2023.

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22Incentives under Decree 31/2021 attracted $500 million extra FDI.

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23Investment in sustainable textile projects: $600 million in 2023.

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24Number of textile IPOs on stock market: 5 in 2023 raising $400 million.

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25FDI from India in textiles: $150 million in 2023.

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26Tech transfer investments: $300 million in 2023.

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Investment Interpretation

While South Korea and China are racing to stitch up Vietnam's textile sector with over two-thirds of last year's new foreign investment, everyone from local banks to EU green funds is frantically threading needles to ensure the country doesn't end up merely a cut-and-sew subcontractor in this $2.8 billion fashion show.

Production

1In 2023, Vietnam's textile and garment industry achieved a total production output of approximately 5.6 billion pieces of garments, marking a 5.2% increase from 2022.

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2Vietnam's yarn production reached 1.2 million tons in the first half of 2023, up 8% year-on-year.

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3Fabric production in Vietnam totaled 4.8 billion meters in 2022, with synthetic fabrics accounting for 65%.

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4The number of sewing machines in Vietnam's textile factories exceeded 1.5 million units by end-2023.

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5Vietnam produced 1.1 million tons of cotton yarn in 2023, representing 12% of ASEAN total.

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6Knitted fabric output in Vietnam hit 2.3 billion meters in Q4 2023.

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7Home textile production volume reached 250 million units in 2022.

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8Synthetic fiber production capacity in Vietnam stood at 1.5 million tons annually in 2023.

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9Garment export-oriented production accounted for 90% of total textile output in 2023.

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10Vietnam's non-woven fabric production grew to 120,000 tons in 2023.

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11Technical textile production volume increased by 15% to 500 million square meters in 2023.

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12Denim fabric production reached 150 million meters in 2022.

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13Spandex yarn production in Vietnam was 45,000 tons in 2023.

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14Woven fabric output totaled 2.5 billion meters in H1 2024.

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15Vietnam's textile dyeing capacity exceeded 3 billion meters per year in 2023.

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16Leather and footwear-integrated textile production hit 1.2 billion pairs in 2023.

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17Polyester staple fiber production reached 800,000 tons in 2023.

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18Bedding products production volume was 120 million sets in 2022.

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19Vietnam's silk production remained at 1,200 tons in 2023.

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20Curtain fabric output grew to 80 million meters in 2023.

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21Towel production reached 150 million pieces in 2023.

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22Vietnam's recycled textile fiber production was 50,000 tons in 2023.

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23Sportswear garment production totaled 400 million units in 2023.

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24Embroidery products output was 300 million meters in 2022.

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25Vietnam's linen fabric production stood at 20,000 tons annually.

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26Printing and dyeing output capacity reached 4 billion meters in 2023.

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27Vietnam produced 900,000 tons of polyester filament yarn in 2023.

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28Medical textile production volume was 200 million units in 2023.

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29Vietnam's wool yarn production was 15,000 tons in 2023.

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30Automotive textile output reached 100 million square meters in 2023.

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Production Interpretation

Vietnam's textile sector is no longer just stitching together garments for the world, but is now weaving an entire industrial tapestry from yarn to dye vats, sewing a dominant export story with over a billion pieces of nearly everything from denim to medical masks, proving it's clothed in ambition from head to toe.

Sustainability

1Vietnam's textile industry water usage averaged 100 liters per kg of fabric in 2023.

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2Energy consumption in textile factories: 1.2 kWh per garment piece in 2023.

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3CO2 emissions from textiles: 2.5 million tons in 2023.

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4Recycling rate of textile waste: 25% in 2023.

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5Number of LEED-certified textile factories: 45 in 2023.

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6Organic cotton usage: 15,000 tons in 2023.

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7Solar power adoption in factories: 30% coverage in 2023.

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8Chemical discharge reduced by 20% to 50,000 tons in 2023.

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9Sustainable supply chain certifications: 2,500 factories in 2023.

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10Water recycling rate: 40% in major textile plants in 2023.

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11Zero-waste initiatives in 200 factories in 2023.

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12Carbon footprint per export dollar: 0.5 kg CO2 in 2023.

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13Biodegradable packaging adoption: 60% in 2023.

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14Forest conservation for cotton: 10,000 hectares protected in 2023.

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15Energy-efficient machinery retrofits: 1,000 units in 2023.

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16Worker health programs for chemical exposure: 1 million beneficiaries in 2023.

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17Green financing for textiles: $1 billion disbursed in 2023.

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18Biodiversity impact assessments in 300 factories in 2023.

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19Low-water dyeing tech adoption: 50% of plants in 2023.

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20Waste-to-energy projects: 20 operational in 2023.

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21Sustainable fashion exports share: 10% in 2023.

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22Air pollution from factories reduced 15% in 2023.

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23Fair Trade certified products: 500 brands in 2023.

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24Digital tracking for supply chain transparency: 70% adoption in 2023.

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25Rainwater harvesting in factories: 100 systems installed in 2023.

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26GHG reduction targets met: 18% cut since 2015 by 2023.

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27Compostable textile waste: 30,000 tons processed in 2023.

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28Eco-labels on products: 20% market share in 2023.

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Sustainability Interpretation

While Vietnam's textile industry is still far from perfect, the 2023 data paints a surprisingly hopeful portrait of an entire sector scrambling to clean up its act, one water-saving dye, solar panel, and fair-trade certification at a time.

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NONWOVENS-INDUSTRY
nonwovens-industry.com
nonwovens-industry.com
Reference 11
TEXTILETECHASIA
textiletechasia.com
textiletechasia.com
Reference 12
DENIMOLOGY
denimology.com
denimology.com
Reference 13
YARNSANDFIBERS
yarnsandfibers.com
yarnsandfibers.com
Reference 14
TEXTILEJOURNAL
textilejournal.com
textilejournal.com
Reference 15
SILKS
silks.org
silks.org
Reference 16
TEXTILEINSIGHT
textileinsight.com
textileinsight.com
Reference 17
HOME-TEXTILES
home-textiles.net
home-textiles.net
Reference 18
RECYCLINGTODAY
recyclingtoday.com
recyclingtoday.com
Reference 19
SPORTSWEARNET
sportswearnet.com
sportswearnet.com
Reference 20
LINENSOCIETY
linensociety.com
linensociety.com
Reference 21
YARNEXPO
yarnexpo.com
yarnexpo.com
Reference 22
MEDICALTEXTILES
medicaltextiles.net
medicaltextiles.net
Reference 23
WOOL
wool.com
wool.com
Reference 24
AUTOMOTIVETEXTILES
automotivetextiles.com
automotivetextiles.com
Reference 25
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu

Reference 26
JETRO
jetro.go.jp
jetro.go.jp
Reference 27
OEC
oec.world
oec.world
Reference 28
KITA
kita.net
kita.net
Reference 29
SPORTSONLINE
sportsonline.com
sportsonline.com
Reference 30
DENIMHUNTER
denimhunter.com
denimhunter.com
Reference 31
AUSTRADE
austrade.gov.au
austrade.gov.au
Reference 32
WTO
wto.org
wto.org
Reference 33
CPTPP
cptpp.gov.vn
cptpp.gov.vn
Reference 34
RCEPSEC
rcepsec.org
rcepsec.org
Reference 35
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
Reference 36
INTERNATIONAL
international.gc.ca
international.gc.ca
Reference 37
COMMERCE
commerce.gov.in
commerce.gov.in
Reference 38
CUSTOMS
customs.gov.cn
customs.gov.cn
Reference 39
ASEAN
asean.org
asean.org
Reference 40
GLOBALORGANICTRADE
globalorganictrade.com
globalorganictrade.com
Reference 41
ILOSTAT
ilostat.ilo.org
ilostat.ilo.org
Reference 42
WORLDBANK
worldbank.org
worldbank.org
Reference 43
MOLISA
molisa.gov.vn
molisa.gov.vn
Reference 44
ILO
ilo.org
ilo.org
Reference 45
YOUTHEMPLOYMENT
youthemployment.net
youthemployment.net
Reference 46
VGCL
vgcl.vn
vgcl.vn
Reference 47
MOET
moet.gov.vn
moet.gov.vn
Reference 48
IMMIGRATION
immigration.gov.vn
immigration.gov.vn
Reference 49
HRINASIA
hrinasia.com
hrinasia.com
Reference 50
MOST
most.gov.vn
most.gov.vn
Reference 51
GENDERLINK
genderlink.org
genderlink.org
Reference 52
RURALDEV
ruraldev.gov.vn
ruraldev.gov.vn
Reference 53
VHSW
vhsw.org.vn
vhsw.org.vn
Reference 54
LABORRIGHTS
laborrights.org
laborrights.org
Reference 55
OECD
oecd.org
oecd.org
Reference 56
KOTRA
kotra.or.kr
kotra.or.kr
Reference 57
FIA
fia.mpi.gov.vn
fia.mpi.gov.vn
Reference 58
MOFCOM
mofcom.gov.cn
mofcom.gov.cn
Reference 59
MPI
mpi.gov.vn
mpi.gov.vn
Reference 60
MOEA
moea.gov.tw
moea.gov.tw
Reference 61
SBV
sbv.gov.vn
sbv.gov.vn
Reference 62
JICA
jica.go.jp
jica.go.jp
Reference 63
USTR
ustr.gov
ustr.gov
Reference 64
VIETNAMWORKS
vietnamworks.com
vietnamworks.com
Reference 65
HSX
hsx.vn
hsx.vn
Reference 66
HANOI
hanoi.gov.vn
hanoi.gov.vn
Reference 67
HCMCITY
hcmcity.gov.vn
hcmcity.gov.vn
Reference 68
ITALIANTRADEAGENCY
italiantradeagency.com
italiantradeagency.com
Reference 69
ENTERPRISESG
enterprisesg.gov.sg
enterprisesg.gov.sg
Reference 70
ADB
adb.org
adb.org
Reference 71
SSC
ssc.gov.vn
ssc.gov.vn
Reference 72
IBEF
ibef.org
ibef.org
Reference 73
EPA
epa.gov.vn
epa.gov.vn
Reference 74
MONRE
monre.gov.vn
monre.gov.vn
Reference 75
USGBC
usgbc.org
usgbc.org
Reference 76
GLOBALORGANICTEXTILES
globalorganictextiles.com
globalorganictextiles.com
Reference 77
EVN
evn.com.vn
evn.com.vn
Reference 78
VEA
vea.gov.vn
vea.gov.vn
Reference 79
SGS
sgs.com
sgs.com
Reference 80
ZEROWASTE
zerowaste.org
zerowaste.org
Reference 81
CARBONTRUST
carbontrust.com
carbontrust.com
Reference 82
PACKAGINGASIA
packagingasia.com
packagingasia.com
Reference 83
FAO
fao.org
fao.org
Reference 84
UNIDO
unido.org
unido.org
Reference 85
WHO
who.int
who.int
Reference 86
IUCN
iucn.org
iucn.org
Reference 87
TEXTILEINNOVATION
textileinnovation.com
textileinnovation.com
Reference 88
GE
ge.com
ge.com
Reference 89
OTC-NET
otc-net.org
otc-net.org
Reference 90
MOENV
moenv.gov.vn
moenv.gov.vn
Reference 91
FAIRTRADE
fairtrade.net
fairtrade.net
Reference 92
BLOCKCHAIN
blockchain.org
blockchain.org
Reference 93
UNWATER
unwater.org
unwater.org
Reference 94
UNFCCC
unfccc.int
unfccc.int
Reference 95
COMPOST
compost.org
compost.org
Reference 96
ECOLABELINDEX
ecolabelindex.com
ecolabelindex.com