Vietnam’s textile and apparel sector showed modest export growth in early 2026, but stronger fabric imports, rising FDI and growing US market share signalled deeper sourcing confidence.
While overall US apparel imports declined, Vietnam continued gaining relevance as global buyers used it as a hedge against tariff uncertainty, supply-chain risk and China’s weakening position in the US market.Vietnam’s textile and apparel sector showed modest export growth in early 2026, but stronger fabric imports, rising FDI and growing US market share signalled deeper sourcing confidence.
While overall US apparel imports declined, Vietnam continued gaining relevance as global buyers used it as a hedge against tariff uncertainty, supply-chain risk and China’s weakening position in the US market.
