If you are looking for products on Alibaba or one of its many alternatives, there is a high likelihood that you will come across someone trying to rip you off. They love to target first-time buyers who do not know any better. We wrote this guide so that you be aware of the most common ones. We also have a more in-depth guide on this topic about how to spot scams and verify suppliers

Vietnam exported approximately $674 million in ceramic products in 2024, a 9% increase over the previous year, and ranks as ASEAN's top ceramic tile producer. I've been visiting Vietnamese ceramics factories since Cosmo Sourcing set up operations in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014, touring producers across Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and the northern craft villages. This guide covers the top production regions, verified manufacturers, quality control, and the practical steps to place your first ceramics order.

Finding a plastic manufacturer in Vietnam is not hard. There are nearly 4,000 of them. The hard part is figuring out which ones can actually deliver your product, on spec, on time, at a price that works. Vietnam exported $6.7 billion in plastic products in 2024 (up 30% year over year), and the range of capabilities across its factories is enormous, from basic household goods to precision medical components and automotive-grade engineering plastics. This guide cuts through the noise with current industry data, a vetted supplier list, and a practical framework for evaluating factories before you commit.

Moving manufacturing from China to Vietnam comes down to five steps: confirm your product can be made in Vietnam, calculate the real cost savings, prepare your specifications and tooling for transfer, find a qualified Vietnamese supplier, and manage the first production run through to shipping. The whole process typically takes 3 to 6 months for a straightforward product.

I have been running these transitions for clients at Cosmo Sourcing since 2014. I have personally visited hundreds of factories across Vietnam, from garment operations in the Mekong Delta to electronics assembly plants outside Hanoi. The shift from China to Vietnam has been the dominant trend in our business over the past several years, and in 2025, with reciprocal tariffs hitting 20% on Vietnamese goods versus far higher rates on Chinese products, the pace picked up dramatically. For a broader comparison of the two countries, see our China vs. Vietnam Manufacturing Guide.

Vietnam is the world's second-largest footwear exporter after China. The country's leather and footwear sector exported $28.8 billion in 2025, with more than 2,200 factories producing approximately 1.3 billion pairs of shoes per year. Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Crocs, and dozens of other global brands all manufacture footwear here.

This guide covers where Vietnam's footwear factories are concentrated, what types of shoes can be made, how MOQs and pricing work, current US tariff considerations, and a vetted list of the largest manufacturers.

The best way to pay a Vietnamese supplier is Wise (formerly TransferWise) for most buyers. On a $10,000 transfer to Vietnam, Wise charges roughly $62 in total fees using the real mid-market exchange rate. A direct bank wire through a major US bank can cost $300-$800+ in fees and exchange-rate markups, and PayPal will charge $450-$850, depending on the transaction type. Below, we break down every payment option available, along with current fees, so you can choose the right one for your situation.

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I have personally visited metal factories across Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, and our team at Cosmo Sourcing has managed dozens of metal projects in Vietnam since 2014. These have included stamped metal brackets, wire products, finished metal furniture, industrial shelving, outdoor park benches, and bollards. We maintain an active network of vetted metal suppliers and can typically turn around 2 to 6 qualified quotes within days.

Vietnam uses a "first to file" system for patents and trademarks. That means the first person to register owns the rights, regardless of who actually created the product. If you are sourcing products from Vietnam, you should register your IP before sharing any designs with a factory. This guide covers every IP type recognized under Vietnamese law, how to register each one, what the latest reforms change, and how to enforce your rights if something goes wrong.

This is one of the most common questions we get from clients at Cosmo Sourcing. We are a product sourcing company, not an IP law firm, so we do not handle registrations ourselves. But after more than a decade of helping clients source products in Vietnam, we have seen firsthand what happens when IP protection is treated as an afterthought. This guide is meant to give you a practical foundation so you can have an informed conversation with an IP attorney before you start manufacturing.

Vietnam is one of the world's largest bag-producing countries, exporting over $3 billion worth of bags, handbags, and luggage annually. The country's factories manufacture for brands including The North Face, Fjallraven, Nike, Samsonite, and Coach. Below is a vetted list of Vietnamese bag manufacturers, along with key information on sourcing bags from Vietnam.

Vietnam is the leading manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with a population of 95M and one of the world's premier investment destinations. The low labor costs, large market, and international shipping links have made Vietnam one of the world's attractive investment destinations. Companies like Nike and Adidas manufacture most of their products in Vietnam, and high-tech companies like Apple and Samsung are opening their factories.

Vietnam has engaged with the international business community and opened its doors to investors worldwide. As a result, Vietnam is now the premier hotspot for all manufacturers seeking to leave China for better opportunities and a low-cost workforce. In addition, Vietnam's economy started picking up steam at the turn of the 21st century when the country started modernizing and investing in education.

Vietnam is one of Asia's largest economies and is quickly becoming the 2nd largest manufacturing hub after China. Over the past decade, the great debate for manufacturers has been whether to shift production from China to Vietnam. This guide will explain how to move your factory from China to Vietnam, including the pros and cons. Vietnam is open for investment with little red tape, which means factories are currently moving to the country, especially after the US-China trade war escalation.

Vietnam has experienced massive and consistent growth over the last decade, second only to China in Asia. The cargo volume between Vietnam and the US increased by 34% between January and September 2019. This growth is due to Vietnam's hard work and the government's willingness to address investor concerns.

Demand for manufacturing in Vietnam is growing rapidly, and with this, the demand for Vietnamese Freight forwarding and cargo shipping. Shipping from Vietnam isn't that different from China or elsewhere and is easy when you select the right freight forwarder.

Ordering samples is the single most important step between finding a supplier and committing to a production run. After helping over 4,000 clients source more than 10,000 products since 2014, we've found that clients who take sampling seriously always end up with better products, fewer surprises, and significantly lower costs in the long run. The ones who rush through it (or skip it entirely) are the ones calling me in a panic when 5,000 units show up looking nothing like what they expected.

This guide covers everything I've learned about the sample process: the types of samples, how to order them, what to pay, how to evaluate them, and the mistakes I see people make over and over again.

Visiting factories in Vietnam is the single best way to verify a supplier, build trust, and make confident sourcing decisions. A well-planned trip typically takes three to five days in-country, during which you can tour four to six factories, meet management teams, and see production firsthand. This guide covers everything you need to plan that trip: visas, transport, accommodation, what to evaluate on the factory floor, and how to make the right supplier decision afterward.

I have been based in Vietnam since 2014 and have personally accompanied hundreds of clients on factory visits across Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and beyond. The advice in this guide comes from years of doing this work on the ground.

Landed cost is the total cost to manufacture, ship, and deliver your product to its final destination, whether that is your own warehouse, an Amazon fulfillment center, a third-party logistics provider (3PL), or a retail distribution center. It includes the unit manufacturing price, shipping, packaging, insurance, customs duties, and any other fees between the factory and your door.

The formula:

Landed Cost = Manufacturing Cost + Tooling/Fixed Costs + Packaging + Shipping + Insurance + Duties and Taxes + Customs Brokerage + Fulfillment Prep

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Vietnam Manufacturing is booming, and finding the right supplier is getting more accessible, but it’s not as easy as in China, and there are still several challenges. One of the most significant issues with finding suppliers is that the business landscape of Vietnam is fragmented. While Vietnam is the third fastest growing economy globally, the country is still experiencing growing pains. As a result, finding a supplier sometimes feels like the wild west, and information can be hard to come by without actually being there. Despite this, there are still several resources to help you out. This guide compiles the best ways to find a supplier in Vietnam.

What is an RFQ? The RFQ will be the first thing that a supplier reads from you. A good RFQ must introduce your product and yourself so that a supplier will want to do business with you. Therefore, a good RFQ should be simple and easy to read while covering all essential details.

A product specification sheet is the single most important document in your sourcing process. It tells a manufacturer exactly what to build, what materials to use, how it should look, and what standards it needs to meet. Get it right, and you receive accurate quotes and samples that match your expectations. Get it wrong, and you spend months going back and forth on revisions, or worse, you end up with a finished product that does not match what you had in mind.