From April 24–26, 2025, the Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam 2025 will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), bringing together more than 400 manufacturers from Vietnam and Asia. The event is expected to attract a large number of international buyers, particularly in the sectors of fashion and accessories, furniture and gifts, electronics, and home appliances.
A Key Platform Amid Export Challenges
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The fair is being held at a time when manufacturing and export industries are facing multiple challenges. However, it also presents a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to connect directly with global buyers from potential markets and expand export networks.
According to the organizers, over 10,000 visitors and buyers from major markets such as North America, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia are expected to attend.
Many renowned global and domestic brands have confirmed participation, including GAP Inc., Muji, adidas, PNJ, Sablanca, Puma, Couple TX, H&M, Decathlon, Saigon Co.op, El Corte Inglés, Walmart Sourcing, Sam’s Club, Li & Fung, ACFC, Maison Corporation, and thousands of other international and local buyers.
Buyers Seek New Partnerships and Supply Chains
Several international buyers have expressed strong interest in building long-term business relationships at the event.
Ben Leonard from Ecom Brokers (UK), a buyer at the 2024 edition, shared:
“Most buyers from Europe or the U.S. usually travel to China. It’s great to experience a different perspective here — with a wider variety of innovative products.”
Through the Business Matching Program organized by Global Sources, many Vietnamese suppliers will have the chance to meet directly with international buyers and explore export opportunities to new markets.
Major participating companies include AEON Mall, Yoka Yo (UK), Test Rite Apac, One for Fun (UK), GCOMM Technology Inc. (Taiwan), Sunen (Poland), Begin Home Décor & Sourcing Solution (Canada), Kingfisher Asia (UK), Mexiton Investment Limited (Hong Kong), Trucend Business Management Inc. (Philippines), D&R Style LLC (USA), ORRO Home, and Loc Phuoc Investment & Manufacturing Technology JSC.
Showcasing 30,000 Export-Ready Products
According to Global Sources Vietnam, the fair will feature more than 550 booths and 30,000 export-ready productsfrom Vietnam and other leading Asian suppliers (including Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines).
The exhibition highlights three major export sectors in which Vietnam and Asia have strong competitive advantages — fashion, home furnishings, and electronics.
Vietnam’s Export Strength in 2024
According to the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam remained one of the top 11 exporting nations worldwide in 2024, achieving a total export value of USD 405.53 billion.
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Europe ranked as the third-largest export market, with USD 52.1 billion.
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Trade with India reached nearly USD 15 billion.
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Key export sectors included textiles and garments (USD 44 billion), wood and furniture (USD 16.3 billion), and electronics (USD 140 billion).
These figures reaffirm Vietnam’s growing global influence and competitiveness in production and export capacity.