Currently, the processing and manufacturing industry continues to play a pivotal role, leading Hai Phong's industrial growth. […]
Currently, the processing and manufacturing industry continues to play a pivotal role, leading Hai Phong's industrial growth.
According to a representative of Long Hai Co., Ltd. (Thach Khoi ward) specializing in producing jelly, yogurt jelly, jelly juice..., in the first quarter of 2026, production activities grew positively with an output of more than 15,766 tons, an increase of 58.5% compared to the same period in 2025. This result shows resilience in production, and also reflects the effectiveness of investment strategies, product innovation and market expansion.
This year, Long Hai Co., Ltd. launched many new products such as PullUp water with lychee flavor, winter melon and syrup jelly, to meet the diverse needs of consumers. Along with maintaining the domestic market, the business expanded distribution channels into industrial parks and collective kitchens, while maintaining sales on e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and TikTok Shop to increase brand coverage. In addition to the Southeast Asian market, products are also promoted for export to Japan, Korea, China and many other potential markets.
If Long Hai Co., Ltd. is a typical example in the field of processing industry, then Hyundai Kefico Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Dai An Industrial Park) is a typical example in the field of manufacturing. The enterprise specializes in manufacturing and assembling smart electronic components for cars, in which workers mainly take on the role of supervisor and operator because the production line system is almost completely automated. Ms. Hoang Thu Trang, a worker at the company, shared: "We are well-trained to operate modern machinery. The work is no longer as heavy as before but requires more skill and precision."
Investing in technology helps improve productivity, reduce product errors and meet the strict standards of international partners. Mr. Nguyen Viet Tri, Chairman of the Trade Union of Hyundai Kefico Vietnam Co., Ltd. said that Hai Phong has advantages in infrastructure, seaports and human resources, creating favorable conditions for businesses to expand production, especially in the fields of electronics and high technology.
The bright spot in Hai Phong's processing and manufacturing picture is the strong development of the shipbuilding industry - a field associated with the city's marine economic advantages.
At Damen Song Cam Shipbuilding Company Limited (Thien Huong ward), engineers and workers are focusing on completing export orders. With more than 1,000 employees, each year the business can hand over 40 - 45 tugboats, construction ships and ferries; It is expected that in the coming time, capacity will be increased to about 80 ships/year. Orienting industrial development towards modernity and sustainability, restoring the shipbuilding industry associated with the marine economy and the seaport - logistics ecosystem is creating positive growth opportunities for businesses.
According to the Department of Industry and Trade, in 2025 Hai Phong's industrial production index (IIP) will increase by 15.11% compared to 2024; The proportion of processing and manufacturing industries in GRDP reached about 44.4%. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, the industrial production index increased by 14.88%, of which the processing and manufacturing industry increased by 15.98%, continuing to be the largest contributing area.
The main growth driver comes from large-scale enterprises in the fields of electronics, shipbuilding, transport vehicle manufacturing, precision engineering and metal products. These are industries with high added value, deeply participating in the global supply chain, while compensating for slower growing sectors, thereby maintaining the overall growth pace.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Huy, Head of the Industrial Management Department (Department of Industry and Trade) said that the processing and manufacturing industry is currently the pillar, playing a leading role in growth and creating the foundation for in-depth economic restructuring. This is not only an area that contributes greatly to production value but also promotes technological innovation, improving labor productivity and competitiveness of Hai Phong. To achieve the GRDP growth target of 13% in 2026, scale expansion, technological innovation and human resource development are key factors.
The Department of Industry and Trade has directed the improvement of the investment and business environment in a synchronous and substantive manner; The focus is on reforming administrative procedures, simplifying processes related to investment, production, import and export; Expand online public services and digitize records to shorten processing time and reduce costs for businesses. The city focuses on policies to support small and medium-sized enterprises, creating conditions to expand production and participate more deeply in the supply chain.
From production lines operating continuously in industrial parks to completed ships reaching international markets, the processing and manufacturing industry is creating sustainable growth for Hai Phong industry. Order stability, business confidence and jobs for workers are the foundation for the city to continue to affirm its position as an important industrial growth pole of the country.
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