The European Union and Vietnam are large trade partners, and EU companies invest nearly €10B annually in the Vietnamese economy. Vietnam is one of the largest exporters of manufactured goods in the EU, and the biggest exports are telephone sets, electronics, textiles/clothing, footwear, coffee, food, and furniture. The EU and Vietnam are actively working on improving their relationship with free trade agreements.

Vietnam is the 7th largest supplier of goods to the United States. The 2007 United States-Vietnam trade agreement provided easy business trading between countries. It helped address bilateral issues, including helping Vietnam reach its WTO accession goals. The US and Vietnam are major trade partners, and billions are exported from Vietnam each year. US companies actively invest in the Vietnamese economy and its thriving manufacturing sector. Vietnam has a nominal GDP of $369B, with average GDP growth of 7% per year. The US is Vietnam’s 2nd largest trade partner (after China), and 18% of all Vietnamese exports end up in the United States.

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’s wood exports amount to $10B/year; Vietnam exports millions of tons of wood, timber, lumber, wooden furniture, and wooden goods each year. This guide will focus on furniture and other wood products manufactured in Vietnam, including bamboo handicrafts. In addition, we’ll cover the import/export industry, raw wood types, top wood suppliers in Vietnam, and bamboo production.

Vietnam’s ceramics and pottery industry exports over $400M/year worth of consumer goods. This guide will cover the ceramics/pottery industry in Vietnam, top suppliers, export market, types of products, quality control in factories, and placing an order. Ceramics and pottery goods are a large sector of the economy and represent everything from kitchenware to vases and high-end decor.

This guide will cover the plastics industry in Vietnam: How to manufacture plastic goods, the plastics economy, top plastics suppliers in Vietnam, and export regulations. Plastics (aka polymers) produce consumer goods and industrial tools: Electronics, electricity, agriculture, communications, transport, and more. Plastic is the main alternative material for wood and metal. In Vietnam, the plastics industry is one of the largest manufacturing output. We can help you manufacture consumer goods and industrial items, from phone cases to underground pipes. Contact us if you want to manufacture a plastic product in Vietnam.

Ready to move manufacturing from China to Vietnam? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of shifting to Vietnam? Then, this guide is for you. Welcome to the ultimate guide on moving manufacturing from China to Vietnam. In this guide, we’ll cover the fundamentals of taking your existing production capabilities in China, moving them to Vietnam, discovering Vietnamese suppliers, moving costs, and getting your factory set up in Vietnam.

Welcome to our official guide on finding shoe suppliers in Vietnam. This guide will cover all the essential information about manufacturing shoes in Vietnam. Vietnam is known for its highly developed footwear manufacturing industry and is currently the world's 2nd largest footwear exporter after China. Vietnam's footwear export economy is worth $22B/year. The largest footwear brands, such as Nike and Adidas, are moving production to Vietnam. Are you ready to start manufacturing your shoes in Vietnam? Use this guide to get started!

So you’ve found a supplier in Vietnam –now how will you pay them? Sending thousands of dollars to Vietnam to someone you’ve probably never met can be a scary, if not downright sketchy, step. Though most suppliers in Vietnam prefer direct transfers, this is not the safest way. Not to mention, even if you have a trustworthy supplier, you’re likely to drown in fees. Lucky for you, we’ve made hundreds of transactions and tested a dozen different services to figure out the best way to save you thousands of dollars on your next purchase, potentially

Welcome to Cosmo Sourcing's ultimate guide on metal manufacturing in Vietnam. This guide will feature a general overview of the metal economy in Vietnam and the top manufacturers in the metal industry for metal processing, stamped metal, wire/cable products, metal CNC machining, stainless steel, and cast parts. Use this page for reference if you're trying to get a foothold in the metal manufacturing industry in Vietnam.

Welcome to our guide to intellectual property (IP) protection and rights in Vietnam. According to the International IP Index, Vietnam's IP protection score has increased the most among all Asian countries. Please scroll down for our IP chart to learn more about registering IP in Vietnam and taking legal action in the event of theft. This guide will cover copyrights, trademarks, patents, design rights, trade secrets, IP assets, Vietnamese enforcement systems, laws, and other critical information for foreign investors.

Welcome to Cosmo Sourcing's ultimate guide to medical manufacturing in Vietnam. This guide will cover essential information about the state of the healthcare industry in Vietnam, medical manufacturing economy, regional manufacturing output, registry/inspections of medical devices manufactured in Vietnam, list of suppliers open to international orders, and how to start manufacturing your medical equipment in Vietnam (PPE, nitrile gloves, 3-layer face masks, gowns, disposables, etc.).

The world's largest backpack manufacturers, such as Fjallraven, North Face, and Patagonia, have opened manufacturing factories in Vietnam. What does this say about the bag industry in Vietnam? This guide will examine the Vietnamese bag/backpack manufacturing industry, factory capacity/requirements, how to source backpack products, and a list of suppliers in the country.

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.

What are the pros and cons of sourcing in Vietnam? What is different when working with suppliers in Vietnam vs. China? Are there good resources to find suppliers in Vietnam? What do you need to know about factories in Vietnam and how they work? We cover this and more in our guide on product sourcing in Vietnam.
With the double whammy of the trade war and the Coronavirus, there has been a huge interest in sourcing suppliers outside of China. However, sourcing outside of China isn’t for every product. Who do you know if you should source products outside china and which country is best for you?

Vietnam is the world's 3rd largest clothing exporter and has the fastest-growing output of any country. In Vietnam, there are over 6,000 factories dedicated to clothing and textiles, and the industry employs over 2.3 million people throughout the Country. As of 2016, Vietnam Exported over $28 Billion worth of Clothing, Textiles, Garments, and Apparel.