Vietnam's Textile and Garment Industry Sees Growth with Digital Transformation

Strategic Insights -

Vietnam's textile and garment industry has seen significant growth in the first nine months of 2025, with an estimated export turnover of US$34.75 billion, marking a 7.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The industry continues to face cost pressures due to high raw material imports, but is expected to transform through technological and managerial innovation, with digital transformation being a crucial element for improving traceability, complying with international standards, and enhancing competitiveness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 400 enterprises from 10 countries and territories have participated in the Vietnam Textile and Garment International Exhibition 2025 (VTG 2025), highlighting Vietnam's growing role in the global textile and garment supply chain.
  • The event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Trade Promotion Agency, Vinexad Company, and Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service.
  • Chairman Pham Xuan Hong of the Ho Chi Minh City Textile and Garment Embroidery Association emphasized that digital transformation is essential for the industry to improve traceability, comply with international standards, and enhance competitiveness.
  • The industry is facing significant cost pressures, with raw material imports reaching $16 billion, including $11 billion for fabric alone.
  • New tax regulations in key export markets have led to higher inventory levels and slower consumption.
  • Global brands introduced innovations at VTG 2025 designed to conserve energy, reduce waste, and boost productivity in a green and smart direction.
  • A three-day seminar series will focus on digital transformation, circular production, and sustainable development, aiming to shape a new strategic direction for Vietnam's textile and garment industry.

Statistics:

  • Vietnam's textile and garment export turnover in the first nine months of 2025 is estimated at approximately US$34.75 billion.
  • The industry has seen a 7.7 percent growth compared to the same period last year.
  • Raw material imports have reached $16 billion, including $11 billion for fabric alone.
  • New tax regulations in key export markets have led to higher inventory levels and slower consumption.

Sources:

  • "Vietnam's Textile and Garment Industry Sees Growth with Digital Transformation" (2025) - Global Data Point.