PMI increases sharply, businesses expand production and push up year-end export expectations

(HTV) - The PMI index in October reached 54.5 points, the highest level in the past 16 months, reflecting a strong increase in output and new orders, creating optimism for businesses entering the year-end peak.

Positive signals from PMI index

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector entered the fourth quarter of 2025 with positive signs. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in October soared to 54.5 points, the highest level recorded in the past 16 months, reflecting a strong increase in output and new orders.

This data creates confidence for businesses to expand production scale, boost recruitment and increase raw material reserves to meet peak demand at the end of the year.

Enterprises are confident of reaching the finish line early.

The reality at enterprises shows that the production atmosphere is very vibrant. Right from the beginning of the fourth quarter, many textile and garment units have been fully booked with orders, even completing their 2025 targets early.

Many textile and garment units have full orders, even completing their 2025 goals early.

Ms. Le Nguyen Trang Nha - General Director of Viking Vietnam Co., Ltd. said that the company has received enough orders until the end of January 2026 and a large part for the next two months of the first quarter of 2026.

Similarly, at Far Eastern Apparel Vietnam Co., Ltd., thanks to the search efforts since the beginning of the year, the unit has signed many new contracts.

Currently, the company is focusing on improving production lines and promoting labor emulation movements to optimize productivity and meet newly signed orders.

Mr. Fu Yang Yi - Director of Apparel Far Eastern Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Recovery momentum spreads to many industries

Not only textiles, many other manufacturing industries also recorded a strong recovery after a difficult period. Mr. Nguyen Trung Tin - Deputy Director of Dai Loc Shoe Joint Stock Company said that despite facing some challenges regarding tariffs, the company still strives to complete its goals, actively seeks new orders and maintains a stable workforce.

Many other manufacturing industries such as wood, logistics,... also recorded strong recovery after a difficult period.

Optimism is also returning in the wood industry. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh - Chairman of the Board of Directors of AA Corporation forecasts that the wood export turnover of Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 could reach about 15 billion USD, an impressive figure compared to the country's 16 billion USD last year.

Logistics activities are also bustling with the growth of goods, according to a representative of Young-Ko Co., Ltd.

Since September, container exports have increased by about 10%. Demand in major markets such as the US and Europe is recovering steadily, leading to a vibrant international transport activity.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Hien - Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Young-Ko Company Limited

Key export items include processed and manufactured industrial products (electronics, textiles, footwear, wood) and agricultural, forestry and fishery products (rice, coffee, seafood, etc.) all maintaining good growth rates. This has led to the excitement of international shipping routes to the US, Europe and Northeast Asia.

Maintain sustainable growth momentum

According to the General Department of Customs, as of mid-October, the country's export turnover reached more than 368 billion USD, up 16% (equivalent to 52 billion USD) over the same period. This is an impressive result in the context of global trade fluctuations.

PMI index in October reached 54.5 points, the highest level in the past 16 months

However, to maintain this growth momentum, in addition to taking advantage of market opportunities, businesses need to focus on stabilizing production costs and continuing to diversify export markets, creating a foundation for a sustainable recovery cycle.

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Source: https://htv.com.vn/pmi-tang-manh-doanh-nghiep-mo-rong-san-xuat-va-day-ky-vong-xuat-khau-cuoi-nam-222251110095903857.htm