Garment and textile export revenue hits 32.5 billion USD in 9 Months

Key export markets including the US, China, Japan and Canada.

Vietnam earned $32.5 billion from garment and textile exports in the first nine months of 2024, up 9.2% compared to the same period last year, figures from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association show.

Key export markets include the US, China, Japan and Canada.

The sector set an export revenue target of $44 billion this year.

Mr. Pham Xuan Hong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Textile and Garment - Embroidery Association, said export orders of garment and textile enterprises have recovered significantly. In the second half of 2024, the sector’s growth is forecast to increase 15% compared to the first half.

However, many enterprises are facing workforce shortage to meet the increase of orders.