Vietnam’s textile and garment exports reached an estimated 4.7 billion USD in July, up 8.2% from June and 4.3% year-on-year, pushing total export turnover for the first seven months of 2026 to 27.02 billion USD, a 2.67% annual gain, according to official figures.
The seven-month tally reflects the industry’s efforts to lock in new orders, diversify export markets and optimize production as manufacturers work to keep the country competitive on the global export map amid shifting trade conditions.
Apparel exports alone hit an estimated 3.738 billion USD in July, up 8.9% month-on-month and 2.1% year-on-year. For the January-to-July period, apparel shipments totaled 21.127 billion USD, a modest 0.70% increase from the same stretch in 2025. Read Here
Upstream products and garment inputs were a standout in the seven-month picture. Fiber and yarn exports generated an estimated 2.730 billion USD, soaring 11.34% year-on-year, while textile and garment accessories brought in 929 million USD, up a similarly strong 11.18%. Fabric exports stood at 1.763 billion USD, up 9.57%, and non-woven fabric exports totaled 471 million USD, up 6.56% year-on-year.
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On the import side, Vietnam’s textile and garment purchases hit 2.231 billion USD in July, down 6% from June but up 8.0% year-on-year. Over the seven months, imports reached 15.255 billion USD, a 3.27% annual rise. Within that total, fabric imports reached 8.936 billion USD, up 2.08%; accessories totaled 2.605 billion USD, up 3.60%; and cotton imports stood at 1.885 billion USD, up 1.02%.
Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Truong Van Cam said major import markets are increasingly tightening requirements around sustainable development, raw material traceability, carbon emission reductions and social responsibility. He said the strong growth in fiber, fabric and accessory exports over the past seven months shows Vietnamese enterprises have grown more proactive in the supply chain and less dependent on imported raw materials.
To reach the full-year export target, Cam said companies should speed up their green transition, invest in energy-efficient technologies, diversify into niche markets and fully exploit incentives built into next-generation free trade agreements.
Economists cited in the report also recommended firms stay ahead of shifts in international trade policy, particularly stringent European regulations tied to the circular textile and garment economy, adding that eco-friendly fashion items, recycled fibers and environmental compliance will be key to accessing premium market segments.
VITAS said it will continue pushing state management agencies to complete planning for centralized textile and garment industrial parks equipped with standardized wastewater treatment systems, aiming to attract investment into weaving and dyeing while easing bottlenecks in the supply of raw materials and supporting inputs.