Surging raw material prices driven by rising oil costs, along with increasing interest rates and logistics expenses, are placing significant pressure on the profitability of plastics companies in 2026

Vietnam's Plastics Industry in 2026: Where Will the Growth Come From?

Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Company (HOSE: BMP) is a leading player in Vietnam’s plastics manufacturing sector. With a strong financial position and market-leading product quality, the company is expected to maintain solid growth in the coming years.

Resolution 82/NQ-CP on the development of key industries marks a significant shift in Vietnam’s industrial policy mindset, signaling a more strategic and long-term approach to economic growth.

Despite being a key pillar of manufacturing and exports, Vietnam’s plastics industry is facing a strategic challenge: gaining greater control over costs and raw material self-sufficiency.

According to a report by the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA), the country’s plastics industry continues to play a vital role in manufacturing and exports, with more than 4,000 active enterprises contributing approximately 6–7% of total industrial output and providing jobs for over 250,000 workers.

Rising plastic resin prices, alongside increases in textile and animal feed inputs, are placing significant pressure on Vietnamese businesses amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As costs and supply chains fluctuate, manufacturers are being forced to adapt to a “new normal” by restructuring sourcing strategies to mitigate risks.

After the 150-day period, experts warn that the most challenging scenario could see certain Vietnamese exports facing higher tariffs.

For many years, plastic has often been seen as a major environmental problem. In reality, when produced, used, collected, and recycled correctly, plastic is one of the most important materials for saving resources, reducing emissions, and supporting the green transition, thus promoting a sustainable economy.

Những sai lầm trong tuyển dụng không chỉ khiến bộ phận nhân sự gặp phải rắc rối mà còn khiến công ty tốn kém rất nhiều chi phí. Để tránh những vấn đề như vậy, nhà tuyển dụng cần phải biết cách tạo chiến lược tuyển dụng vững chắc, hiệu quả.

Nearly 200 countries failed to reach a global plastics agreement, primarily due to disagreements over stricter regulations on chemicals and reductions in plastic production.

The "VietnamPlas Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition," held from October 18-21, featured 1,100 booths with over 625 participating companies, doubling the event's scale compared to the previous edition.