TOP industries with the highest export index on Alibaba.com in 2025-2026

Based on actual data from the Alibaba.com report (search growth January-September 2025), hot categories 2026 trend report and analysis from Alibaba Vietnam, below are the TOP industries with the highest export index on Alibaba.com.

The index is evaluated through:

• Search/RFQ growth

• B2B order volume

• Potential export revenue from Vietnam

These industries are most suitable for Vietnamese businesses thanks to their advantages in raw materials, production and sustainable trends. Updated data until early 2026 shows that these industries will grow strongly thanks to global demand for high quality, competitively priced "Made in Vietnam" products.

Packaging & Printing (Highest search growth: +53.8%)

The industry leads the search growth index on Alibaba.com in the first 9 months of 2025. Vietnamese businesses have an advantage thanks to paper materials, recycled plastic and modern printing technology. Hot products: Food packaging, high-quality paper boxes, sustainable labels. Reason: Global demand for environmentally friendly packaging has skyrocketed (US, EU, Japan). Many container orders from B2B customers. Potential: Exports can easily reach millions of USD/year when combined with Trade Assurance.

Fashion & Textile Materials (Search growth: +49.5%)

Vietnam's key industry on Alibaba, with OEM/ODM advantages and sustainable fashion. Hot products: Clothing from bamboo fabric, organic cotton, recycled canvas bags, sports uniforms. Reason: The "sustainable fashion" trend is exploding in the US and Europe; Customers look for alternative supplies from China. Forecast 2026: Vietnamese fashion industry turnover on Alibaba could reach 55-57 billion USD.

Furniture & Home / Home & Garden (Search growth: +38.1%)

Vietnam's advantages of natural wood, handicrafts and FSC/CE certification help this industry make a breakthrough. Hot products: Wooden furniture, curtains, doormats, decorative lights, construction materials (tiles, industrial wood). Reason: Vietnam's furniture market is expected to reach 10.47 billion USD in 2026 (up 7.26% CAGR). European and American customers order large containers.

Beauty & Personal Care (Search growth: +37.3%)

One of the fastest growing industries on Alibaba globally, expected to reach 131 billion USD in revenue by 2026 (+50% compared to before). Hot products: Coconut oil, herbal shampoo, organic cosmetics, handmade soap, electric toothbrush, sleeping mask. Reason: Post-COVID demand for natural products from Vietnam (coconut oil, essential oils). American, Japanese, Korean, European customers looking for OEM.

Food & Processed Agricultural Products (Top with highest actual growth according to many reports)

Vietnam's "gold" industry on Alibaba, with strong order growth. Hot products: Roasted coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, dried fruit, fish sauce, chili sauce, packaged foods. Reason: International buyers love clear origins and natural products. Vietnamese seafood and agricultural products reach an export record of 11.3 billion USD in 2025.

Kitchen appliances & Smart home appliances

Hot industry in 2026 thanks to the "smart home" trend and healthy eating. Hot products: Oil-free fryer, hand blender, robot vacuum cleaner, mini air purifier. Reason: Strong growth in European and American urban areas; Vietnam has the advantage of producing at competitive prices.

Health & Wellness

Including health care, pet and children's products. Hot products: Massage machines, pet backpacks, safe toys, reusable products. Reason: Green living and personal care trend after the pandemic.

Summary chart of top trending industries on Alibaba.com (for Vietnamese exports) The above industries account for a large proportion of searches and orders from international buyers on Alibaba.com in 2025-2026.

Tips for selling effectively on Alibaba.com

• Priority is given to posting TOP products above with high quality photos/videos, flexible MOQ and certification (ISO, CE, FSC, organic).

• Use Trade Assurance to increase reputation.

• Monitor the Alibaba dashboard to stay tuned to real-time trends.

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