Vietnam has transformed into a top-5 US import source, growing from $50B in 2018 to $120B+ today. Driven by China+1 diversification strategies, Vietnam now dominates US apparel and furniture imports and is rapidly gaining in electronics. New importers are entering the Vietnam supply chain every month — track them using public CBP manifest data.
| Category | Share of Vietnam Exports | Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel & Footwear | ~32% | Knitwear, woven garments, athletic wear, leather footwear |
| Furniture & Bedding | ~20% | Wood furniture, upholstered furniture, mattresses, office |
| Electronics & Components | ~18% | Samsung/LG manufacturing, circuit boards, cables, components |
| Machinery & Equipment | ~8% | Industrial equipment, electrical machinery, parts |
| Agricultural & Food | ~6% | Coffee (Robusta), seafood, cashews, spices, rice |
Nike, Gap, PVH (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger), HanesBrands, and hundreds of mid-market apparel brands have moved substantial production to Vietnam. These are some of the most active Vietnam importers — appearing multiple times per month in manifest data.
IKEA, Wayfair, Ashley Furniture, Pottery Barn, and thousands of furniture importers source from Vietnamese wood furniture factories. Vietnam now rivals China as a furniture source for US retailers.
Samsung, LG, Intel, and their US subsidiaries receive manufactured electronics from Vietnamese factories. Vietnam has become a major electronics manufacturing hub as brands shift from China.
Representative records from US CBP public manifest filings — Vietnam origin
| Shipper (Vietnam) | Product | US Consignee | Entry Port | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANSAE VIETNAM CO LTD | KNITTED SPORTSWEAR | NIKE USA INC | Los Angeles | 24,800 KG |
| PHUONG NAM FURNITURE | SOLID WOOD FURNITURE | POTTERY BARN LLC | Savannah | 38,400 KG |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS VIETNAM | MOBILE PHONE COMPONENTS | SAMSUNG AMERICA INC | Los Angeles | 12,800 KG |
| VINH HIEP COFFEE CO | ROBUSTA GREEN COFFEE | US COFFEE ROASTERS INC | New York | 42,000 KG |
"apparel" or "garment" imports from Ho Chi Minh City factories"wood furniture" or "bedroom furniture" from Vietnamese manufacturers"electronic component" or "circuit board" from Vietnam tech manufacturers"coffee" or "robusta coffee" imports from Vietnamese exporters"footwear" or "athletic shoes" imports from VietnamEvery month, US brands establish new Vietnam supply chain relationships — and need new freight broker relationships to go with them. These are brand-new freight accounts with no incumbent broker. Manifest data surfaces them the moment the first shipment arrives.
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to LA, Long Beach, and Savannah lanes have grown 20%+ annually for 5 straight years. Brokers with strong Trans-Pacific carrier networks and Vietnam expertise are building fast-growing books of business.
Many Vietnam apparel importers ship LCL because their product mix changes seasonally and FCL minimums don't always fit. LCL consolidators with strong Vietnam routes earn premium margins on these high-frequency, moderate-volume moves.
Los Angeles/Long Beach handles the largest volume of Vietnam imports, followed by Savannah (strong for furniture), New York/New Jersey, and Seattle/Tacoma. Port of entry correlates with importer geography and product type.
Yes — Vietnam import data includes importers of all sizes, from Nike (hundreds of containers per month) to small direct-trade brands (2–5 containers per year). Mid-size brands are particularly well-represented.
Rapidly. Samsung, Intel, and dozens of electronics manufacturers have built or expanded Vietnam factories. Electronics now represent nearly 20% of Vietnam US imports and are growing faster than any other category.
Yes. Search a brand's consignee name and compare China-origin vs Vietnam-origin shipment volumes over time. The production shift shows up directly in the manifest data.
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