Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $98,039,430, a 37.31 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
This strong month-on-month growth contributed to a year-to-date total for this product category, standing at $557,204,414.
In July 2025, the top five origins by dollar value for Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof were:
China
China was the top origin in July, with import values reaching $29,364,972.
This represents a notable 113.10 percent month-on-month increase from June.
China’s year-to-date total for these imports stands at $92,176,007, accounting for 16.54 percent of all YTD imports in this category.
Other
The “Other” category followed as the second-largest origin, with July imports valued at $12,947,205.
This figure indicates an 84.93 percent month-on-month increase.
The year-to-date total for this category is $67,210,453, representing 12.06 percent of the total YTD imports.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong secured the third position in July with imports totaling $12,034,664.
This indicates a 19.87 percent month-on-month increase.
Its year-to-date contribution to Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof is $79,155,789, making up 14.21 percent of the total YTD imports.
South Korea
South Korea contributed $10,378,787 worth of these products in July.
South Korea experienced a 17.11 percent month-on-month increase.
South Korea’s year-to-date total for these imports is $70,488,656, accounting for 12.65 percent of the total YTD imports for this product.
India
India rounded out the top five import origins with $7,309,886 in July imports.
This country saw a 17.91 percent month-on-month increase.
India’s year-to-date total for these imports is $68,408,216, representing 12.28 percent of the total YTD imports for this category.
See also: Vietnam’s Mining Industry 2025: Key Trends, Resources, and Data
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones, metals, and articles thereof, US$ millions
| July | June | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 98.04 | 71.40 | 37.31% | 557.20 | 100.00% |
| Other | 12.95 | 7.00 | 84.93% | 67.21 | 12.06% |
| China | 29.36 | 13.78 | 113.10% | 92.18 | 16.54% |
| Hong Kong | 12.03 | 10.04 | 19.87% | 79.16 | 14.21% |
| South Korea | 10.38 | 8.86 | 17.11% | 70.49 | 12.65% |
| India | 7.31 | 6.20 | 17.91% | 68.41 | 12.28% |
| Japan | 6.50 | 5.71 | 13.75% | 35.35 | 6.34% |
| USA | 5.25 | 5.47 | -3.96% | 25.61 | 4.60% |
| Switzerland | 3.27 | 2.03 | 61.35% | 21.88 | 3.93% |
| France | 2.64 | 2.36 | 11.86% | 15.38 | 2.76% |
| Thailand | 2.49 | 2.11 | 17.77% | 22.90 | 4.11% |
| Belgium | 2.29 | 3.80 | -39.94% | 29.80 | 5.35% |
| Austria | 1.93 | 1.97 | -2.22% | 14.93 | 2.68% |
| Australia | 0.75 | 0.98 | -23.33% | 7.20 | 1.29% |
| Canada | 0.69 | 0.39 | 74.81% | 2.72 | 0.49% |
| Taiwan | 0.20 | 0.47 | -57.86% | 2.75 | 0.49% |
| Armenia | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.17 | 0.03% |
| South Africa | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.16 | 0.03% |
| UAE | 0.00 | 0.21 | -100.00% | 0.93 | 0.17% |