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Vietnam’s pharmaceutical material imports rise 7.04 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials increased by 7.04 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$39.20 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date, total imports stand at US$75.82 million, with China remaining the dominant supplier.
Vietnam’s petroleum product imports decline 12.18 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products fell by 12.18 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$517.80 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$1.11 billion.
Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereal product imports rise 20.03 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products increased by 20.03 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$48.61 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$89.19 million, reflecting growing consumer demand for these products.
Transport prices in Vietnam jump in February
Transport-related costs in Vietnam rose by 0.63 percent in January, contributing 0.06 percentage points to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. The rise was driven by increased travel demand at the beginning of the new year, leading to a 61.99 percent surge in rail passenger transport prices and a 25 percent increase in air passenger transport fares, according to Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports surge 45.15 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rose by 45.15 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$250.61 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$172.66 million, reflecting a strong increase in import demand.
Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils decline 2.74 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils fell by 2.74 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$95.74 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$98.43 million, reflecting a slight downturn in import demand.
Vietnam’s animal fodder imports surge 64.06 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s animal fodder and fodder material imports rose by 64.06 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$499.18 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase from January’s total of US$304.27 million, driven by higher demand from key suppliers.
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas drop by 28.76 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, totalling US$258.02 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s animal fodders, materials exports rise by 15.24 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials increased by 15.24 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$84.05 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products fall 14.88 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products decreased by 14.88 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$519.12 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$609.84 million recorded in December.
Plywood, veneer, and laminated wood production in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s production of plywood, veneer, laminated wood, and other thin boards increased by 23.8 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was slightly lower than December 2024, when output stood at 24.9 percent above 2019 levels.
Denmark firms add US$19 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, firms from Denmark contributed US$19 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$2.83 million compared to December, which saw US$21.83 million in registered capital with 3 new projects.
New Zealand tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 5,604 tourists from New Zealand in January, accounting for 0.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 31.0 percent increase from December and a 7.4 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel fall 36.03 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel dropped by 36.03 percent month-on-month in January to US$691.29 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$1.08 billion recorded in December.
Processing of milk and dairy products in Vietnam declines in January but sees annual growth
Vietnam’s processing of milk and dairy output increased by 26.3 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 40.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Thailand firms add US$19.38 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, firms from Thailand contributed US$19.38 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$27.34 million compared to December, which saw US$46.72 million in registered capital with 2 new projects.
Swedish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 6,048 tourists from Sweden in January, accounting for 0.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 5.9 percent increase from December and a 31.8 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables fall 11.66 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables decreased by 11.66 percent month-on-month in January to US$307.72 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$348.34 million recorded in December.
Chemicals and chemical products output in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s chemicals and chemical products industry increased by 27.1 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 35.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Laos firms add US$30.3 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, firms from Laos contributed US$30.3 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$30.25 million compared to December, which saw US$0.05 million in registered capital with 1 new project.
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