Vietnam's textile and garment exports reach $35.7bn in nine months as orders hold to year-end

Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached an estimated $35.72bn in January–September 2026, up 3.3% year on year, according to figures reported by the state news outlet VietnamPlus on 7 October and republished by Vietstock.

Garments, the largest segment, brought in $28.24bn, up 2.2%. Fibre and yarn exports rose faster, by 13.08% to $3.61bn, while non-woven fabrics climbed 7.77% to $610m, the report said.

Leading producers told VietnamPlus that order books look stable for the rest of the year. Cao Huu Hieu, general director of the state-owned Vinatex group, said its garment units have secured orders through the fourth quarter, with some member companies already holding orders for early 2027. May 10 Corporation said some EU and long-standing customers have asked for higher volumes for 2027, but described this as a local signal rather than a market-wide trend.

Industry leaders also listed risks: swings in cotton and fibre prices, a weaker dong against the dollar, softer demand in the US and EU, rising logistics and input costs, strict rules of origin and trade-defence measures. According to the report, Vietnamese textiles face a 12.5% US tariff, compared with 10% for some competing suppliers. Truong Van Cam, vice chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), called for a more predictable policy environment and a shift towards managing whole supply chains.

Vietnam is targeting $48bn in textile and garment exports for the full year.

What it means for Egyptian exporters

Vietnam remains one of the largest suppliers to the US and EU, and its growth is modest this year, with producers openly worried about tariffs and demand. Its faster growth in yarn and fibre shows it is deepening its own supply chain to meet origin rules. Egyptian exporters should compare their own tariff position and lead times against Vietnam's when pitching to US and European buyers planning 2027 programmes, and note that buyers are still placing early orders where supply is reliable.