How To Find PPE, Masks, Gloves, And Medical Supplies Manufacturers In Vietnam // Ultimate Guide
In 2025, the global demand for high-quality medical supplies, especially masks, nitrile gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE), remains strong, with total global PPE trade expected to surpass $120 billion this year. Vietnam has rapidly positioned itself as a leading exporter in this critical sector, thanks to its advanced manufacturing infrastructure, competitive pricing, and robust compliance with international health and safety standards. In 2024 alone, Vietnam exported over $3.2 billion in medical supplies, including more than 1.7 billion face masks and 15 billion pairs of nitrile gloves, supplying major markets in the United States, the European Union, and the Asia-Pacific region.
However, sourcing medical products from Vietnam requires a nuanced, strategic approach. The medical manufacturing sector in Vietnam is shaped by evolving global regulations, rising quality expectations, and the constant need for reliable supply chains. As a result, buyers must pay careful attention to certifications, supplier vetting, and up-to-date industry practices.
This comprehensive guide is designed for healthcare providers, corporate buyers, and distributors seeking to source reliable medical supplies, such as masks, nitrile gloves, and other essential items, from Vietnam. Inside, you’ll find practical advice on identifying reputable manufacturers, understanding the required certifications (such as FDA, CE, ISO 13485), and navigating Vietnam’s dynamic medical manufacturing landscape. We’ll share strategies to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, as well as provide tips for effective supplier communication and best practices for negotiation.
We’ll also explore the latest trends in Vietnam’s medical supply industry, including the shift toward eco-friendly PPE, innovations in production, and the increasing emphasis on ethical sourcing. Finally, you’ll gain actionable insights on overcoming logistical hurdles, collaborating with local partners, and developing resilient supply chains.
Whether you’re safeguarding your workforce, expanding your product offering, or fulfilling critical healthcare needs, this blog post will provide the knowledge and tools to confidently source high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective medical supplies from Vietnam in 2025 and beyond. Your reliable sourcing journey starts here.
Cosmo visiting a nitrile glove factory in Vietnam with clients. Note the thousands of blue gloves being made!
The Vietnamese medical device economy is valued at $1.7 billion. The pharmaceutical export economy is nearly $7 billion per year. Therefore, there are as many domestic opportunities for manufacturing medical devices and selling them locally as international export opportunities. In Vietnam, the average person's growing income and increased hospitals pave the way for foreign med-tech companies looking to manufacture their medical equipment. Vietnam is undergoing major healthcare reforms that significantly increase the number of hospitals in the country. With more hospitals, there's a higher demand for medical equipment.
Purchase Masks, Gloves, and PPE Direct from Vietnamese Factories
Cosmo Sourcing directly connects several major PPE glove and mask manufacturers in Vietnam. We have already sourced masks and gloves for major hospitals, nursing homes, prominent restaurant chains, universities, and other key institutions.
Available PPE in Vietnam:
Nitrile Gloves with FDA approval
Nitrile gloves without FDA approval
3-layer customizable mask (logo, color, packaging, and more)
basic cloth mask
Note: This list will be updated frequently; however, please get in touch with us directly for the most up-to-date information on the items that are most commonly available. These products move fast.
Our three-layer cloth masks are made with medical-grade non-woven material (although not certified) and allow for logo printing on the mask, custom colors, custom labels, adding nose pieces, and more.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you require masks, gloves, or PPE from certified factories in Vietnam.
Overview Of Vietnam's Medical Manufacturing Industry
Medical Disposables factory
Vietnam is undergoing significant structural changes in its healthcare industry. The public healthcare sector dominates the Vietnamese healthcare industry. However, Vietnam's growing population and increased demand for healthcare have led to overcrowding at public institutions, and public funds are limited for these healthcare institutions. Consequently, Vietnam's private hospital sector is booming and the fastest-growing in the ASEAN region.
The Vietnamese government taxed investors looking to open private hospitals in the country. The incentives give investors 100% tax-exempt status for the first four years of operation and a 50% tax cut for the next nine years—this applies to all new healthcare providers in the country.
The reforms led to the development of a thriving private hospital industry in Vietnam. For instance, in 2004, Vietnam had only 40 private hospitals (primarily concentrated in or around HCMC), but by 2016, the number had increased to 171.
Note: This figure only corresponds to major hospitals, with thousands of new smaller clinics. Most advanced private hospitals are in highly populated areas such as HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang.
The new trend in Vietnamese private healthcare is the provision of high-end services targeted at foreigners living in Vietnam and higher-income Vietnamese nationals. The private healthcare industry remains relatively small compared to the public healthcare industry in terms of hospitalizations. Only 4% of patients are hospitalized in private hospitals. However, nearly 60% of all outpatient healthcare procedures (outside the hospitals) are conducted by private hospitals and dispatch healthcare services.
Medical Manufacturing In Vietnam Vs. Region
Vietnam is currently the second-largest exporter of PPE in Southeast Asia. New investors looking to manufacture PPE products in the region will likely consider the top manufacturing economies such as China, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand. The total combined value of PPE exports from ASEAN member countries exceeds $50 billion per year. The vast majority of PPE exports from the country consist of essential protection such as face masks, gloves, and medical gowns.
Almost 90% of all PPE exports in the region are manufactured in the top three economies: Malaysia ($4.5 billion in annual exports), Vietnam ($1.7 billion in annual exports), and Thailand ($1.4 billion in annual exports). Gloves are the primary regional export; the glove export market for ASEAN members is valued at $15 billion per year, with nearly 80% of the exports destined for China. Face masks are a close second, with nearly $14 billion in annual output, and most of these face masks are exported to Western markets, such as the US, EU, and Australia.
Due to their cost-effective workforce and large manufacturing capability, ASEAN countries are ideal locations for manufacturing PPE products in Asia. As a result, the combined region consumed only $1 billion worth of PPE products delivered from other international countries and exported nearly $50 billion per year before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gloves and gowns are the primary exports, comprising roughly 15% of all ASEAN exports. Face masks account for 13% of all exports.
Vietnam's growing healthcare industry makes it the largest importer of PPE equipment in the region, with $250 million in PPE imports annually, followed by Indonesia ($170 million) and Malaysia ($160 million).
Vietnam stands out among the regional economies due to having the highest export-to-import surplus for PPE equipment. The COVID-19 crisis served as a testament to Vietnam's production capabilities. While most ASEAN countries struggled to purchase the PPE equipment needed by their healthcare workers to tackle the crisis, Vietnam and Thailand could export more PPE products than they imported. Vietnam is a net exporter of face masks, gloves, gowns, and other protective equipment.
Vietnam Medical Manufacturing Economy
Vietnam's PPE export economy is valued at $1.7 billion per year—an industry in which the country exports more than it consumes. The main shortage in Vietnam is in the high-end medical equipment sector. The country imports approximately $1 billion worth of equipment per year, primarily for machines such as X-ray equipment, ultrasound equipment, magnetic resonance imaging equipment, surgical equipment, sterilization equipment, and computed tomography scanners.
According to the Medical Equipment Association of HCMC, the upgrades the healthcare industry is undergoing (with new hospitals being built nationwide) will cause a shortage of medical devices. However, the new hospitals will also create opportunities for domestic and international customers to start selling medical devices in the country.
Regarding medical devices, nearly 90% of the medical equipment mentioned above is imported from foreign countries. Vietnam primarily imports medical equipment from developed economies that specialize in high-end manufacturing, such as Germany, Japan, and the United States. It is reported that nearly 50% of new medical devices in Vietnam are manufactured in Japan. Domestic Vietnamese manufacturers hold only 10% of the market share for medical devices.
There is a shortage of high-end medical device manufacturers in Vietnam, and the country has only 50 manufacturers licensed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health. While Vietnam currently only exports PPE, it is likely to become a hub for high-end medical device manufacturing in the future as well. Healthcare providers are currently focused on upgrading their equipment, leading to increased domestic production.
Emerging trends among domestic medical manufacturers. For example, at Cosmo, we've noticed an increase in manufacturers producing smaller medical devices, such as syringes, needles, and catheters—these are among the fastest-growing subcategories of domestically produced medical goods, alongside PPE equipment.
Investors looking to start manufacturing medical supplies in Vietnam should consider investing in these categories of products, as they're less complex to manufacture than medical devices and are in high demand by local hospitals. The most in-demand equipment for companies with manufacturing capabilities that wish to distribute in Vietnam is diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, prosthetics, and patient aid kits.
Registering Medical Equipment Manufactured In Vietnam
In early 2019, the Vietnamese government tightened medical manufacturing quality audits and required dual national and local checks for all medical devices sold. Additionally, investors seeking to manufacture and sell their equipment in Vietnam must obtain permission from the Vietnamese government.
International certification bodies previously verified the risk assessment and classification of medical devices and were then recognized by Vietnam. The new procedures require risk-assessment personnel to assign the highest risk threshold when evaluating the final classification result. The risk applies regardless of whether the medical device will be used with other medical devices.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health announced it would use a new classification system for all medical equipment. The ministry places additional scrutiny on medical manufacturers, prompting them to enhance the quality of their production. If a medical product manufactured in Vietnam does not get a positive test result, it won't be registered. In the event of inconsistencies during classification, the registration may also be revoked. The following are Vietnam's main classification categories:
Class A Medical Products
Class A medical products are all that the Vietnamese government deems to be of "low risk." Therefore, Class A products will take the shortest time to approve (although there may be a slight increase for foreign manufacturers) and only require a CFS (Certificate of Free Sale) from the manufacturer for approval. Note: Vietnamese Class A products may differ from such classification in other countries.
Class B, C, and D Medical Products
These categories will include all advanced medical devices manufactured and sold in Vietnam. Additionally, the manufacturer must submit the CST (ASEAN Common Submission Dossier Template) to obtain approval for Class B.
MOQ For Medical Suppliers In Vietnam
What is the minimum amount required to get a foothold in medical manufacturing in Vietnam? Is it lower or higher than China? We can say that it's a seller's market, and you will need a local sourcing agent to help you contact suppliers.
During the pandemic, we observed that the minimum order quantity (MOQ) increased in Vietnam, and many of the top manufacturers wouldn't commit to quantities lower than six figures. However, it is possible to manufacture it for as little as $10,000. Due to the market's state, you'll likely have to pay 50-100% upfront. We can help negotiate a lower deposit by various payment methods (read our guide on paying suppliers in Vietnam).
Medical Manufacturer Export Standards: US/EU Regulations
To export medical equipment from Vietnam, it must comply with international standards and regulations. For instance, suppliers must meet EU medical equipment standards to import to Germany. The regulations exist for a reason—governments want to ensure the medical equipment they allow into the country will work. For example, during the COVID-19 outbreak, many test kits were flawed, and governments had to send back and dispose of excess equipment.
US Import Regulations of PPE and Medical Supplies from Vietnam
If you're importing equipment to the US, it must meet FDA regulations. For instance, to import PPE such as face masks from Vietnam to the US, the quality of the face masks must meet FDA regulations for Class II medical devices (face masks). ASTM tests are a method for determining the effectiveness of face masks by evaluating their bacterial filtration efficiency.
If the US face masks pass the ASTM test, you can import them. There are three levels of safety for face masks: 1, 2, and 3. To pass the level 1 ASTM test, the masks must remove at least 95% of all bacteria. If you want suppliers who can manufacture ASTM/FDA passable masks, you need a sourcing agency like Cosmo to verify the mask quality.
EU Import Regulations of PPE and Medical Suppliers from Vietnam
To import medical equipment or PPE to any European member state, the equipment must comply with the EU's main "Medical Devices Directive." The EU standard has regulations similar to the ASTM standard we mentioned above. The mask must filter at least 95% of all bacteria before being imported into any member state of the European Union. Ideally, the mask should filter at least 98% of bacteria.
Issues with purchasing PPE and medical supplies from Vietnam
Many factories are at capacity and have their entire production for the year already purchased
hard to get small orders in
Hard to verify the authenticity
Scams and fraud are rampant; many trading companies are posing as factories and jacking prices.
Cosmo can help you navigate this issue; we have multiple Vietnamese staff members working full-time to establish contact with these factories and facilitate purchases on behalf of our clients. This allows you to purchase smaller quantities and get higher in line to purchase items like Nitrile Gloves. Additionally, when you work with Cosmo, you work with an American-owned company, not a questionable Vietnamese company.
List of PPE and Medical Manufacturers/Suppliers In Vietnam
Cosmo’s list of medical manufacturers for PPE equipment in Vietnam is as follows: All companies listed below can fulfill international orders and produce medical items, including PPE (face masks, gloves, gowns, and healthcare accessories), as well as medical devices. In addition, their products are ISO-certified and meet international standards. Cosmo Sourcing can help you get in touch with these manufacturers and manufacture medical products in Vietnam:
Cosmo Sourcing
Cosmo Sourcing is a leading sourcing company specializing in connecting businesses with reliable manufacturers across Vietnam, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. With a transparent, flat-rate service model and on-the-ground teams, we help clients source high-quality products, manage supplier vetting, and navigate the complexities of overseas production. From factory selection to quality control, Cosmo Sourcing delivers tailored solutions to ensure your international sourcing projects are successful and hassle-free.
USM Healthcare
USM Healthcare is a promising medical device manufacturer specializing in the production of high-end medical devices in Vietnam. USM Healthcare was founded in 2012 by a group of local Vietnamese doctors and engineers who wanted to produce cardiovascular medical products. They offer products such as PTCA balloon catheters, PTCA accessories, and a coronary stent system. Additionally, USM Healthcare has a team of young engineers who can produce custom medical equipment.
USM Healthcare’s motto is “Patient Safety First,” and its production capacities are open to international buyers. USM Healthcare focuses on producing advanced medical equipment and has a dedicated R&D (Research & Development) team specializing in innovative products. The R&D team consults with foreign buyers interested in producing new products in the country. Their products undergo quality control management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and WHO-GMP.
Website: http://www.usm.com.vn/
Jangjung Vina Co., Ltd.
Jangjung Vina Co., Ltd. is one of the most established medical suppliers in Asia, having been founded in 1992 in South Korea. Jangjung Vina Co., Ltd. operates two factories in Vietnam, manufacturing medical equipment in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Jangjung Vina Co., Ltd. mainly produces face masks (including dustproof masks) and wipers. They mainly produce for the Japanese and Korean markets, and their client list includes big corporations such as Samsung, Panasonic, and LG.
Website: http://jangjung.com.vn/
Vietnam PPE
Vietnam PPE is a medical manufacturer based in Hanoi that exclusively specializes in PPE equipment. The company expanded its PPE production capabilities during the COVID-19 crisis by doubling its production of face masks, gloves, gowns, protective suits, and other medical accessories designed for healthcare workers.
Vietnam PPE has 3D printing facilities that can produce custom masks with stylish patterns and images. The company exclusively works with foreign buyers and exports its products internationally.
Website: http://vietnamppe.com/
Danameco Medical JSC
Danameco Medical JSC is an established medical manufacturer with nearly five decades of experience in the medical industry. Founded in 1976 as a medical supplies manufacturer, it has grown into one of the largest in Vietnam and maintains distribution centers worldwide.
Danameco Medical JSC mostly produces face masks, anesthesia masks, bandages, O2 masks, medical cotton, and medical aid kits. Danameco Medical JSC is based in Hanoi and is listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange as a publicly traded company. Danameco Medical JSC’s medical equipment is compliant with international safety standards.
Danameco Medical JSC’s products are wrapped in eco-friendly packaging and hold ISO 9001 and 13485 certifications. Although they primarily produce equipment for the local Vietnamese healthcare market, they also export internationally. The company has supplied all the country’s biggest hospitals and has customers in the US, EU, Japan, and other Asian countries.
Website: http://www.danameco.com/
PPEGears Vietnam
PPE Gears Vietnam is a Vietnamese company specializing in the manufacture of PPE equipment. The company has been in business since 2001 and mainly exports to the European market. Its products are ISO-certified and pass EU mask regulations. PPE Gears Vietnam is based in HCMC but has a regional distribution office in Italy.
Website: https://ppegearsvietnam.com/
PL Service Trading Produce Co., Ltd
PL Service Trading Produce Co., Ltd. is a PPE manufacturer specializing in the development of disposable face masks for medical use. Their main customers are domestic Vietnamese hospitals. PL Service Trading’s main factory covers 5000 sqft and employs 20 people, including engineers. The company is open to custom orders and assures that its PPE will meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Website: https://plvietnam.net/
Trang Ly Pharma Co., Ltd.
Trang Ly Pharma Co., Ltd. is a medical manufacturing company specializing in pharmaceutical and dietary products. Trang Ly Pharma Co., Ltd. operates a large production facility that meets the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard, and it has an extensive product catalog featuring 130 medical products available for mass production.
Trang Ly Pharma sells its products to the domestic market and exports internationally. Trang Ly Pharma Co., Ltd. focuses on in-demand items like face masks and hand sanitizers. Their hand sanitizers and face masks meet ISO standards and FDA standards.
Website: http://tranglypharma.com/en/home/
Oriental Legend Co., Ltd
Oriental Legend Co., Ltd is a start-up medical manufacturing company founded in 2017 in Vietnam. It specializes in the production of healthcare clothing, including gowns, protective suits, antiviral suits, chemical protective suits, medical accessories, and hand sanitizers.
Peace Age Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
Peace Age Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. is an established PPE manufacturing factory based in HCMC. It specializes in face masks, suits, gowns, blouses, shoe covers, coveralls, and other related products. Peace Age Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. was founded in 2000, and its products are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 13585 standards. The company also produces non-medical safety clothing for use in commercial and industrial settings.
Kim Sora Limited Liability Company
Kim Sora Limited Liability Company is a PPE and garment manufacturing company with five years of experience in Vietnam. It primarily exports to the Japanese market but also accepts customers from other international markets.
The company is based in Da Nang and has one of the largest medical manufacturing factories in the area, with 500 full-time workers. Its management speaks English and Japanese. Its face masks are ISO 9001 certified, and the company manufactures all products according to Japanese standards, guaranteeing hassle-free imports for international clients.
Vina Mask International Co., Ltd
Vina Mask International Co., Ltd. is a start-up manufacturing company specializing in face-covering equipment, including UV protection, surgical, and children’s masks. The company is Japanese-owned, but its factory is located in Vietnam. Vina Mask has over 12 years of experience manufacturing masks and other PPE equipment in Vietnam.
Website: http://www.vinamask.vn/home.html
Cosmo Sourcing // Your Trusted Partner In Vietnam
If you want to source from Vietnam, contact the Cosmo Sourcing team; we have been helping clients source from Vietnam since 2014. Cosmo Sourcing has the skills and the team to find you the best supplier possible. We are also established in China and are among the few companies that can source suppliers in both China and Vietnam. Pick the one you think is best.
Our Vietnam Sourcing services enable you to access new manufacturers that are not available in China, allowing you to avoid Tariffs. Our services are designed to take your idea, turn it into a product, and ship it to its final destination. Cosmo can handle everything from creating a product spec sheet to validating, sourcing, ordering, evaluating samples, arranging inspections, finding freight forwarders, ensuring quality assurance, negotiating, and shipping. We aim to handle every single step of your business in Vietnam for you.
If you start a new business, finding products and suppliers for your products is one of many things you need to handle. Our services are designed to handle every aspect of your business in China and Vietnam, allowing you to focus on growing your own business.
We have helped clients from Fortune 500 companies, brick-and-mortar stores, FBA sellers, and brand-new businesses. So don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know how we can help you.