steel
The Steel category covers production, exports, imports, pricing trends, and market shifts in the steel industry. It explores raw material sourcing, sustainability initiatives, infrastructure demand, and trade policies, providing insights into investment trends, supply chain challenges, and industry competitiveness.
Vietnam iron and steel imports reached US$1,008.05 million in April 2026, up 13.08 percent compared to March
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,008 million in April, up from US$891 million in March, a change of 13.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel exports up 35.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / India +81.45%, Indonesia +191.63%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$698 million in March, up from US$515 million in February, a change of 35.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports up 31.00 percent in March 2026 / China 47.82%, Indonesia – 14.65%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$891 million in March, up from US$680 million in February, a change of 31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports down 34.12 percent in February 2026 / China -44.30%, Indonesia – 24.93%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$680 million in February, down from US$1,033 million in January, a change of -34.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel products exports down 25.83 percent MoM in February 2026 / USA -31.15%, Japan -22.05%
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$353 million in February, down from US$475 million in January, a change of -25.83 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel exports down 20.82% MoM in February 2026 / USA -15.55%, India -7.97%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$515 million in February, down from US$650 million in January, a change of -20.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports down 14.79% in January 2026 / China -19.56%, Indonesia -10.96%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,033 million in January, down from US$1,212 million in December, a change of -14.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Is Vietnam’s New Steel Strategy Solving the Right Problem?
In the week before the Lunar New Year, the Government of Vietnam released a new strategy for developing the local steel industry through 2050, setting a crude steel production growth target of 7 to 8 percent a year. But is more steel production really what Vietnam’s steel industry needs?
Vietnam exports of iron and steel products up 2.37% in January 2026 / USA -5.31%, Japan -4.67%
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$475 million in January, up from US$464 million in December, a change of 2.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel exports up 18.70% in January MoM / USA +367.38%, India +9.31%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$650 million in January, up from US$548 million in December, a change of 18.70 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 13.48 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$464 million in December, up from US$409 million in November, a change of 13.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam up 15.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$871 million in December, up from US$752 million in November, a change of 15.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam up 24.54 percent in December, Italy \ Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$548 million in December, up from US$440 million in November, a change of 24.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel imports Vietnam, up 2.23 percent in November, China / Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,019 million in November, up from US$996 million in October, a change of 2.23 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam down 10.31 percent in November, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$409 million in November, down from US$456 million in October, a change of -10.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam, up 2.79 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$752 million in November, up from US$731 million in October, a change of 2.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 5.29 percent in November, India and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$440 million in November, down from US$464 million in October, a change of -5.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel imports into Vietnam, up 23.91 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$996 million in October, up 23.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron & steel imports for Vietnam, up 15.30 percent month-on-month in September, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel fell 15.30 percent month-on-month to US$804.13 million in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel product imports fall 5.3 percent in August, China dominates supply
Vietnam imported US$743.00 million worth of iron and steel products in August 2025, down 5.3 percent from US$784.91 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$5.21 billion.
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