trade
The Trade category covers import/export trends, trade agreements, and global market movements. It explores foreign direct investment, tariff policies, logistics, and international business relations, providing insights into market access, supply chain resilience, and regulatory impacts on trade flows.
Vietnam trade posts US$2.98 billion deficit in first two months
Vietnam’s total merchandise trade reached US$155.7 billion in the first two months of 2026, an increase of 22.2 percent compared with the same period last year.
Vietnam LPG imports down 53.75% in January 2026 / China +13.48%, Qatar +65.55%
Vietnam imported liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to the tune of US$128 million in January, down from US$276 million in December, a change of -53.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Saudi Arabia up 22.66% January 2026 MoM / phones +49.05%, computers -36.78%
In January, Vietnam exported US$223 million worth of goods to Saudi Arabia, up 22.66 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Persian Gulf Trade Exposure 2026: Unpacked
With the conflict in the Middle East raging, trade disruptions are inevitable, particularly for goods traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what that trade looks like for Vietnam.
Vietnam imports from Saudi Arabia down 11.30% January 2026 MoM / plastics +13.94%, chemicals -4.80%
In January, Vietnam imported US$103.50 million worth of goods from Saudi Arabia, down from US$116.68 million in December, a change of -11.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to UAE up 10.62% January 2026 MoM / phones +49.93%, computers -28.20%
In January, Vietnam exported US$581 million worth of goods to the United Arab Emirates, up 10.62 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from France down 16.81% January 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products +41.24%, computers +10.56%
In January, Vietnam imported US$290.40 million worth of goods from France, down from US$349.09 million in December, a change of -16.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam chemical products imports down 11.61% MoM in January 2026 / China -6.91%, South Korea -16.97%
Vietnam imported chemical products to the tune of US$715 million in January, down from US$809 million in December, a change of -11.61 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cashew nut exports down 25.47% in January 2026 / USA -4.42%, China -48.21%
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$347 million in January, down from US$466 million in December, a change of -25.47 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Import Food into Vietnam 2026: Regulations, Distribution, Logistics & More
Importing food into Vietnam plays a crucial role in satisfying the country’s growing demand for diverse and high-quality food products. As Vietnam’s population grows and urbanisation increases, the local agricultural sector is sometimes unable to meet the needs of consumers and this is creating broad opportunities to import foods into Vietnam for foreign food producers.
Vietnam exports to UK up 16.65% January 2026 MoM / phones +307.31%, computers -11.48%
In January, Vietnam exported US$781 million worth of goods to the UK, up 16.65 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Singapore up 2.44% January 2026 MoM / petroleum products +14.21%, computers +5.67%
In January, Vietnam imported US$663.42 million worth of goods from Singapore, up from US$647.64 million in December, a change of 2.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Indonesia up 3.50% January 2026 MoM / textiles and garments +3.41%, phones +101.38%
In January, Vietnam exported US$490 million worth of goods to Indonesia, up 3.50 percent over December, 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.
Fishery products exports from Vietnam up 5.92% in January 2026 / China +20.83% Japan +15.30%
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$1,011 million in January, up from US$954 million in December, a change of 5.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Germany down 21.16% in January 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -16.66%, computers +7.67%
In January, Vietnam imported US$358.80 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$455.12 million in December, a change of -21.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to France up 21.09% MoM / phones +316.30%, footwear 22.94%
In January, Vietnam exported US$414 million worth of goods to France, up 21.09 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam toys and sporting goods exports down 23.29% in January 2026 / USA -40.95%, Japan +58.33%
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$723 million in January, down from US$942 million in December, a change of -23.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Malaysia up 3.25% MoM / computers -4.10%, petroleum products +155.17%
In January, Vietnam imported US$1035.23 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$1002.60 million in December, a change of 3.25 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to India up 0.13% MoM / computers -7.03%, phones +3.10
In January, Vietnam exported US$995 million worth of goods to India, up 0.13 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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