April 14, 2025
Vietnam’s essential oils and cosmetics imports rise by 4.86 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids, as well as perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations, reached US$128.93 million in March, a 4.86 percent increase compared to February. The year-to-date (YTD) total stood at US$345.39 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber imports fell nearly 11 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$219.77 million worth of rubber in March, down 10.73 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date total reached US$744.57 million.
Vietnam’s car output up 81.5 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam produced 36,700 cars in March, up from 31,900 units in February, marking a 63.6 percent increase compared to March 2024. Total car output for the first quarter reached 106,400 units, representing a sharp 81.5 percent year-on-year rise, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s crude oil output down 6.4 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s crude oil extraction reached 700,000 tons in March, up from 607,500 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 1,960,400 tons, reflecting a 2.8 percent decline compared to March 2024 and a 6.4 percent drop year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s tea exports rise nearly 24 percent in March
Vietnam’s tea exports rose by 23.77 percent month-on-month to reach US$14.75 million in March, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam steel exports targeted in EU anti-dumping ruling
The European Commission has imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty of 12.1 percent on hot-rolled flat steel products exported from Vietnam, citing material injury to EU producers. The measures follow a formal complaint from EUROFER and are part of a broader action also covering Egypt and Japan.
Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports rise by 32.38 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electronic products, and components rose by 32.38 percent in March compared to February, totalling US$8.57 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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