Rubber: Vietnam imports jump 19.36 percent in May

Vietnam’s imports of rubber reached US$242.58 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 19.36 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$1.19 billion.

Cambodia leads the month’s surge, while China maintains strong position:

Cambodia was the primary source for rubber imports in May, with imports surging by 84.69 percent to US$73.97 million, accounting for a significant 29.42 percent of the YTD total. China also showed strong growth, with imports increasing by 10.47 percent to US$41.88 million, maintaining its position as a major supplier.

Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Russia show strong growth:

Imports from Thailand increased by 31.03 percent to US$15.43 million. Indonesia also experienced a notable increase of 25.20 percent. India’s imports surged by 49.04 percent, and Russia’s by 50.53 percent.

Significant month-on-month surges from various markets:

Beyond the top contributors, several countries exhibited remarkable month-on-month growth in May:

• France saw a sharp drop of 81.97 percent, albeit from a higher base.
• Belgium recorded no imports in May after having imports in April.
• Canada, UK, and Malaysia also experienced declines.
• The “Other” category saw a decrease of 10.41 percent.

Notable declines in imports:

Conversely, some markets faced substantial declines in imports in May:

• South Korea imports decreased by 14.06 percent.
• Japan imports fell by 7.33 percent.
• USA imports decreased by 6.89 percent.
• Myanmar also experienced a minor decrease of 5.91 percent.

The overall strong increase in May’s rubber imports suggests a robust demand in Vietnam, with Cambodia leading the surge and China remaining a key supplier, while other markets show mixed performances.

See also: Vietnam Rubber Industry 2025: Production, Exports & Key Players

Vietnam imports of rubber, May 2025, US$ millions