January 18, 2026
Processed seafood production in Vietnam down 5.34 percent in December
Vietnam produced 697.25 thousand tons of processed seafood in December, down 5.34 percent from 736.58 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Germany ships US$455.12 million worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 46.37 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$455.12 million worth of goods from Germany, up from US$310.94 million in November, a change of 46.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 6.36 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, down 6.36 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 11.09 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,067 million in December, up from US$960 million in November, a change of 11.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toys / sporting goods from Vietnam up 11.14 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories to the tune of US$942 million in December, up from US$848 million in November, a change of 11.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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