Home Trade Shows Footprints From Fabrics to Machinery: The "Chinese Engine" Behind Vietnam's Textile Industry

In the balmy air of Ho Chi Minh City this April, mingled with the tidal scent of the Mekong Delta and the rich aroma of Vietnamese coffee carried by the tropical monsoon, Made-in-China.com once again set foot in the old "Paris of the East" on April 8th, lifting the curtain on the 2025 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Textile and Garment Industry Expo (SaigonTex).

SaigonTex is the only textile and garment industry exhibition certified by UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) in the ASEAN region. It is the most influential trade show in the textile and garment sector, focusing on textiles and apparel. The event showcases the latest technology, machinery, and accessories, providing a platform and window for industry professionals to display and learn about cutting-edge technology.

This year's exhibition (April 9-12) attracted 1,068 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions across the globe, including China, South Korea, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, and more, representing sectors such as textile machinery, fibers, monofilaments, and raw materials, fabrics, accessories, and ready-to-wear clothing, with a turnout exceeding 30,000 visitors.



Made-in-China.com, along with 718 other Chinese enterprises, journeyed to this grand textile event. Amidst Vietnam's sweltering 35°C heat, these Chinese companies blossomed, showcasing their brand images and high-quality products. They highlighted the advantages of Chinese textile products in the global competitive landscape and simultaneously propelled China's advanced textile, garment, and footwear technologies rapidly into the Vietnamese market.



The Irreplaceability of the Chinese Supply Chain: Dual Advantages of Quality and Efficiency
The rapid growth of Vietnam's textile industry in recent years is inextricably linked to the deep integration of the Chinese supply chain. In 2024, Vietnam's textile exports reached $44 billion, with nearly 40% of that going to the US, securing its position as the world's second-largest exporter. However, the weaknesses in Vietnam's domestic industry chain—such as a severe insufficiency in self-sufficiency for core raw materials like yarn, high-end fabrics, and accessories, with 60% of raw materials relying on imports from China—have provided Chinese enterprises with an irreplaceable competitive edge. At the expo, Chinese exhibitors accounted for nearly 70% of participants, and their functional fabrics and eco-friendly yarns became the focus for Vietnamese buyers. Feedback collected on-site by Made-in-China.com from Vietnamese buyers noted: "The stability and innovation in the quality of Chinese raw materials are difficult to replace, especially in areas like sportswear."

Behind this dependency lies the rapid response capability of the Chinese supply chain. The technological accumulation of Chinese enterprises in automated production and the quality of their output mean that Vietnamese factories, despite facing tariff pressures, still prefer to choose Chinese suppliers. Although Korean enterprises entered the Vietnamese market earlier than their Chinese counterparts, some Korean exhibitors on-site have indicated plans to withdraw from the Vietnamese market due to profit compression and tariff risks. Meanwhile, Made-in-China.com has already initiated localized operations in Vietnam, continuing to support Chinese companies in leveraging high-end transformation to venture overseas and further consolidate their market share.



Textile Machinery: The "Chinese Engine" Driving Vietnam's Industry Upgrade, Million-Yuan Deals in 6 Hours!

Vietnam's textile industry is experiencing a surge in demand for mechanization. Made-in-China.com engaged deeply with Vietnamese buyers on-site at the expo, where a towel factory manager from Hanoi mentioned, "Among the more than 100 factories in our complex, most still rely on manual labor, and we urgently need Chinese equipment to increase our production capacity." At the expo, Chinese-made intelligent weaving machines, digital printing machines, and other equipment attracted a large number of buyers, with 70% of the machinery exhibitors in Halls A and B hailing from China.
At the expo, Made-in-China.com proactively assisted Chinese enterprises in negotiating with Vietnamese buyers. Facilitated by Made-in-China.com, an intelligent textile equipment company from Huai'an, Jiangsu, engaged in 6 hours of discussions with a Vietnamese buyer and, leveraging "high cost-performance ratio + flexible after-sales service," secured a million-yuan order from the Vietnamese buyer.



Outdoor Sports Trend: Purchasing Shifts from 'Quantity' to 'Quality'
The rise of the global fitness trend has reshaped the order structure of Vietnam's textile industry. A few years ago, Vietnamese factories mainly took on low-value orders for ordinary T-shirts; today, the proportion of orders for specialized functional fabrics, such as yoga and sports attire, has significantly increased. At the expo, the majority of buyers received by Made-in-China.com expressed a specific need for fabrics from Chinese suppliers and eagerly used the platform to search for certified Chinese suppliers with strong capabilities. Chinese exhibitors in Hall B showcased innovative fabrics featuring moisture-wicking, antibacterial, and warmth-retention properties, which highly matched the needs of Vietnamese buyers. A procurement agent from Ho Chi Minh City stated, "Chinese suppliers can quickly provide fabrics that meet international environmental certifications and the standards required by buyers, which is something local businesses find hard to match."



The Vietnam Textile Expo of 2025 is both a test of supply chain resilience and an opportunity for collaborative discussions between Chinese and Vietnamese textile enterprises. Despite current market disruptions caused by tariff turbulence, Vietnamese buyers are observing the changes while continuing their procurement of Chinese products.



Currently, the Made-in-China.com Amazing April of 2025 is in full swing, aiding Chinese suppliers in tapping into the global market. Made-in-China.com will continue to travel around the world, increasing the visibility and recognition of Chinese manufacturing, and linking online and offline resources to provide market expansion support for foreign trade enterprises. Online, the platform relies on accurate customer acquisition through its own channels and overseas social media promotion, while offline it connects directly with buyer needs through international exhibitions and purchasing negotiations. Additionally, multilingual localized operations open up new avenues for Chinese suppliers to expand globally.