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 phones imports down 3.22% in January 2026 / China -4.78%, South Korea +30.82%
Vietnam imported phones to the tune of US$953 million in January, down from US$985 million in December, a change of -3.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from South Korea up 0.08% MoM /computers +7.57%, plastics -8.18%
In January, Vietnam imported US$6,089.06 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$6,084.20 million in December, a change of 0.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Malaysia up 5.34% MoM / iron and steel +52.16%, computers -38.57%
In January, Vietnam exported US$539 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 5.34 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastics imports down 1.04% in January 2026 MoM / China -5.77% , South Korea -8.18
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,110 million in January, down from US$1,122 million in December, a change of -1.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phone exports up 39.65% in January 2026 MoM / to China -20.30%, USA +137.08%
Vietnam exported Phones to the tune of US$5,662 million in January, up from US$4,054 million in December, a change of 39.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan up 15.53% MoM / Computers +21.71%, Fabrics +2.37%
In January, Vietnam imported US$3,606.77 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$3,122.03 million in December, a change of 15.53 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to South Korea down 1.62% MoM / computers -0.68%, phones -10.70%
In January, Vietnam exported US$2,663 million worth of goods to South Korea, down 1.62 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer imports up 16.56% in January 2026 / from China +18.49%, South Korea +7.57%
Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$16,627 million in January, up from US$14,265 million in December, a change of 16.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports down 18.81% in January 2026 / to China -28.13%, USA +4.16%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$644 million in January, down from US$794 million in December, a change of -18.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Thailand down 8.85% in January 2026 MoM / computers -1.04%, motor vehicles -27.41%
In January, Vietnam imported US$1162.76 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1275.71 million in December, a change of -8.85 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Japan up 7.87% MoM / textiles and garments -12.37%, telephones +95.84%
In January, Vietnam exported US$2,530 million worth of goods to Japan, up 7.87 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports of iron and steel products down 5.63% in January 2026 MoM / from China -4.94%, South Korea -4.36%
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$822 million in January, down from US$871 million in December, a change of -5.63 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wood and wooden products exports down 3.01% in January MoM / to USA -2.98%, China -16.83%
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,606 million in January, down from US$1,656 million in December, a change of -3.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Japan up 3.82% MoM in January / computers +62.78%, machines -22.63%
In January, Vietnam imported US$2,338.25 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$2,252.17 million in December, a change of 3.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 12.19% MoM / computers -23.62%, iron and steel +16.21%
In January, Vietnam exported US$535 million worth of goods to Taiwan, down 12.19 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam motor vehicles imports 5.21% MoM in January 2026 / from China +46.96%, Thailand -27.41%
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$385 million in January, down from US$406 million in December, a change of -5.21 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic product exports down 0.15% MoM in January 2026 / USA -1.22%, Japan +8.54%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$701 million in January, down from US$702 million in December, a change of -0.15 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from India down 2.72% in January MoM / fishery products -10.17%, chemicals -23.29%
In January, Vietnam imported US$678.58 million worth of goods from India, down from US$697.56 million in December, a change of -2.72 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Thailand up 1.67% MoM / phones +59.44%, iron and steel +195.17%
In January, Vietnam exported US$816 million worth of goods to Thailand, up 1.67 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam textile & footwear materials imports down 6.34% in January, China -1.35%, USA -7.44%
Vietnam imported textile and footwear materials to the tune of US$640 million in January, down from US$683 million in December, a change of -6.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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