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Day: May 13, 2025
Iron & steel products: Vietnam exports down 8.07 percent in April, USA top destination
the-shiv May 13, 2025 7:17 pm
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products reached US$486.45 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 8.07 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.86 billion.
Textiles and footwear materials: Vietnam imports down 5.26 percent in April
the-shiv May 13, 2025 4:44 pm
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries reached US$642.95 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.26 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$2.34 billion.
Iron & steel products: Vietnam imports up 3.43 percent in April, China dominates
the-shiv May 13, 2025 2:11 pm
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products reached US$642.50 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 3.43 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$2.28 billion for this category.
Plastic products: Vietnam exports down 3.57 percent in April, USA top destination
the-shiv May 13, 2025 9:14 am
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products reached US$609.31 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 3.57 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$2.32 billion.
Consumer goods: Vietnam retail market projected to double by 2032
the-shiv May 13, 2025 7:15 am
Vietnam’s retail sector is forecast to grow from US$180 billion in 2025 to US$350 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 8.5 percent, according to a report from HTF Market Intelligence.
Trade: Dry cargo shortage insurance claims surge in Vietnam ports
the-shiv May 13, 2025 7:11 am
Dry cargo shortage insurance claims in Cai Mep and Phu My ports have nearly tripled between 2020 and 2024, according to Gard P&I Club and reported by Safety4Sea. Affected cargoes include soybean meal, corn, and fertilisers, with claims are generally low value but high frequency, raising cumulative risk
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