On a monthly basis, FDI manufacturers consistently account for the majority of export value. In several peak months, FDI exports exceeded USD 30 billion, while domestic enterprises contributed less than half of that figure. More importantly, FDI export growth rates remain higher and more stable over time.
This leadership gap persists even as total exports reach record levels.
The reason becomes clearer when looking at product structure. High-growth export categories such as electronics, machinery, and high-tech manufacturing rely heavily on imported inputs and globally integrated supply chains. These are areas where FDI manufacturers enter Vietnam with existing supplier networks, capital scale, and operational systems already in place. Domestic firms, by contrast, are more concentrated in lower tiers of the value chain or in sectors with slower export growth.
As FDI exports expand, demand for local suppliers in packaging, supporting components, maintenance, logistics, and secondary manufacturing increases. The challenge for domestic firms is meeting the standards required to plug into these supply chains.
Capability alignment matters more than size. Quality consistency, delivery reliability, compliance, and scalability are the entry tickets.
Industrial parks play a decisive role here. Parks that actively connect FDI tenants with capable local suppliers help narrow this gap and strengthen the overall ecosystem.
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FDI dominance in exports is not temporary. It is structural. Domestic firms that position themselves accordingly can benefit directly from this reality.
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