September 21, 2025
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports down 7.0 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$227.09 million of cotton in August, a 7.03 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.09 billion.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Thailand rise 11.3 percent in August on stronger electronics and machinery
Vietnam exported US$743.33 million worth of goods to Thailand in August, up 11.27 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$5.58 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam fertilizer imports fall 1.7 percent in August, China and Russia key sources
Vietnam imported US$222.28 million of fertilizers in August, down 8.36 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.51 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to UAE rise 1.6 percent in August, led by phones and electronics
Vietnam exported US$533.67 million worth of goods to the UAE in August, up 1.59 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.92 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of cameras rise 3.4 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$234.27 million of still image, video cameras and parts in August, up 3.43 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.60 billion.
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