Vietnam Garments, Hats and Footwear CPI
Vietnam Garments, Hats and Footwear CPI stood at 103.51 in Jul 2026, according to National Statistics Office (NSO). It is one of the indicators in the CPI table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2001 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI | 107.5 | 107.63 | 108.04 | 107.73 | 106.83 | 105.52 | 104.33 | 104.28 | 104.08 | 120.44 | |
| Garments, hats and footwear | 103.51 | 103.35 | 103.44 | 103.31 | 102.77 | 102.77 | 102.21 | 101.96 | 101.75 | 109.6 | |
| Housing and construction materials | 113.05 | 113.13 | 112.61 | 111.54 | 108.73 | 107.9 | 107.3 | 106.55 | 106.49 | 129.69 |
Understanding vietnam Garments, Hats and Footwear CPI
Clothing, headwear and footwear record retail price changes of garments, headwear, footwear and certain related services grouped within this consumer category. The index is based on representative commodities and specifications, and thus does not represent the average price of the entire fashion market. It excludes interior textiles if classified as household goods, and does not reflect raw fabric prices at the production stage. Within the CPI structure, this is an independent apparel demand category, distinct from food, housing and household equipment.
The back-to-school season, weather, Lunar New Year, sales events and design changes can make month-on-month comparisons difficult to interpret. Listed prices are not always transaction prices, and replacing obsolete products with new models requires quality adjustment handling. Therefore, month-on-month comparisons should be used to identify the impact of retail sales seasons, combined with year-on-year comparisons to better assess trends. The increase in the index does not mean that all types of apparel increased uniformly, as weights and purchase frequencies differ. When representative baskets or quality adjustment methods change, time-series splicing must be carried out cautiously.
Frequently asked questions
- Do promotional discounts lower the index?
- They can, provided the price cuts genuinely apply to representative commodities and meet the index's pricing criteria.
- Does the index reflect raw fabric prices?
- Not directly. The focus is on the prices consumers pay for garments, headwear, and footwear.
- How are constantly changing fashion models compared?
- Substitute products are evaluated based on specifications and quality to avoid mistaking product upgrades for pure price increases.