Vietnam: T-Shirt Market 2026

T-Shirt Market Size in Vietnam

In 2025, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Vietnamese t-shirt market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2025; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. T-shirt consumption peaked at $X in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.

T-Shirt Production in Vietnam

In value terms, t-shirt production dropped to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2025: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.

T-Shirt Exports

Exports from Vietnam

In 2025, the amount of t-shirts exported from Vietnam reached X units, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2025: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2025 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2025 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, t-shirt exports totaled $X in 2025. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2025: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2025 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2025.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Japan (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main destinations of t-shirt exports from Vietnam, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Germany, China, the UK, Canada, Australia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for t-shirt exported from Vietnam worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, China, Canada, Australia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average t-shirt export price stood at $X per unit in 2025, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2025, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

T-Shirt Imports

Imports into Vietnam

In 2025, the amount of t-shirts imported into Vietnam soared to X units, jumping by X% against 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2023 to 2025, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, t-shirt imports skyrocketed to $X in 2025. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2023 to 2025, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2025, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of t-shirt to Vietnam, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, t-shirt imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of t-shirts to Vietnam, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average t-shirt import price stood at $X per unit in 2025, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2025, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2025, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Cambodia ($X per unit) and Indonesia ($X per unit), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per unit) and Pakistan ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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