The “Cheap Vietnam” era is over – and 2026 sourcing strategies need a reset.
Many buyers still view Vietnam through a 2015 lens: A low-cost China backup. But today’s signals tell a very different story – from record business confidence to a $48B textile milestone. Vietnam is evolving into a high-complexity, ESG-first manufacturing hub.
What’s changing:
🔸 Factories now compete in execution, not just price
🔸 Vietnam is becoming ASEAN’s most Western-compliant trade gateway
🔸 Rising costs are filtering out weak players — leaving a more resilient ecosystem
At Vietnam Sourcing Co, we don’t just find suppliers – we help brands navigate this transition from “cheap” to “strategic.” The question for 2026 sourcing strategies isn’t how much you can save, but how resilient your supply chain can become.
Stop sourcing for the past. Let’s build for the next decade.
