Vietnam’s imports of crude oil reached US$698.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 6.88 percent decrease compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$2.88 billion for this category.
Kuwait is the dominant crude oil supplier:
Kuwait was the leading supplier of crude oil to Vietnam in April, with imports valued at US$581.95 million. This marks a 5.77 percent decrease from March but accounts for a substantial 79.68 percent of the total year-to-date crude oil imports.
Nigeria remains a significant supplier:
Nigeria continued to be a notable supplier of crude oil to Vietnam, with imports valued at US$75.40 million in April. This represents a 5.90 percent decrease from the previous month and constitutes 5.43 percent of the YTD figure.
Brunei Darussalam’s imports decrease:
Interestingly, the data indicates a significant shift in imports from Brunei Darussalam, with the April figure showing US$51.93 million. However, the YTD percentage indicates this might reflect a change in reporting or a specific shipment timing, as it contributes 1.73 percent to the total YTD.
See also: Crude Oil Industry in Vietnam
Vietnam crude oil imports, April 2025, US$ millions
| April | March | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 698.05 | 749.65 | -6.88% | 2,882.81 | 100.00% |
| Other | 40.70 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 379.22 | 13.15% |
Brunei Darussalam | 0.00 | 51.93 | -100.00% | 49.97 | 1.73% |
| Kuwait | 581.95 | 617.59 | -5.77% | 2,296.97 | 79.68% |
| Nigeria | 75.40 | 80.13 | -5.90% | 156.66 | 5.43% |