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Day: April 24, 2025
Vietnam’s paper product imports surged 37 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$104.80 million worth of paper products in March, a 37.03 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total imports for the year to US$256.34 million.
Vietnam’s LPG imports surge 188 percent in March
Vietnam imported liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) worth US$183.18 million in March, rising 188.42 percent from February. Total imports for the year-to-date reached US$403.62 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber product exports up 21.26 percent in March, led by USA and Japan
Vietnam exported US$121.02 million worth of rubber products in March 2025, a 21.26 percent increase compared to February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports rise by 20.05 percent in March
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports rose by 20.05 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$642.87 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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