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’s total goods trade in January 2026 reached US$88.16 billion, with deficit of US$1.78 billion
Vietnam’s total goods trade in January 2026 reached US$88.16 billion, down 0.6 percent from the previous month and up 39.0 percent year on year, resulting in a trade deficit of US$1.78 billion, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Wheat imports Vietnam down 33.05 percent in December, USA / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported wheat to the tune of US$79 million in December, down from US$117 million in November, a change of -33.05 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastics exports from Vietnam up 1.33 percent in December, China / Indonesia top buyers
Vietnam exported plastics to the tune of US$203 million in December, up from US$200 million in November, a change of 1.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Hong Kong reach US$68.66 million in December, up 47.38 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$68.66 million worth of goods from Hong Kong, up from US$46.59 million in November, a change of 47.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Cambodia US$508 million in December, up 11.38 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$508 million worth of goods to Cambodia, up 11.38 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rubber imports Vietnam up 16.81 percent in December, Cambodia / China top suppliers
Vietnam imported rubber to the tune of US$332 million in December, up from US$284 million in November, a change of 16.81 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum products exports from Vietnam up 24.60 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported petroleum products to the tune of US$94 million in December, up from US$75 million in November, a change of 24.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Mexico reach US$108.95 million in December, up 1.51 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$108.95 million worth of goods from Mexico, up from US$107.32 million in November, a change of 1.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to UAE US$525 million in December, up 8.53 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$525 million worth of goods to the UAE, up 8.53 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery products imports Vietnam up 21.51 percent in December, India / Norway top suppliers
Vietnam imported fishery products to the tune of US$356 million in December, up from US$293 million in November, a change of 21.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed / feed materials exports from Vietnam up 11.95 percent in December, China / Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported animal feed and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$149 million in December, up from US$133 million in November, a change of 11.95 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from UAE reach US$105.23 million in December, up 126.65 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$105.23 million worth of goods from the UAE, up from US$46.43 million in November, a change of 126.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Mexico US$655 million in December, up 13.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$655 million worth of goods to Mexico, up 13.08 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam down 8.43 percent in December, Ivory Coast / Tanzania top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$242 million in December, down from US$264 million in November, a change of -8.43 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Cambodia reach US$501.37 million in December, up 35.68 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$501.37 million worth of goods from Cambodia, up from US$369.53 million in November, a change of 35.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Hong Kong US$1.8 billion in December, up 32.08 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$1,828 million worth of goods to Hong Kong, up 32.08 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cosmetics imports Vietnam up 32.80 percent in December, Singapore / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations to the tune of US$190 million in December, up from US$143 million in November, a change of 32.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil exports from Vietnam up 4.84 percent in December, Australia / Thailand top buyers
Vietnam exported crude oil to the tune of US$131 million in December, up from US$125 million in November, a change of 4.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Canada reach US$98.04 million in December, up 7.18 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$98.04 million worth of goods from Canada, up from US$91.47 million in November, a change of 7.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Brazil US$247 million in December, down 4.27 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$247 million worth of goods to Brazil, down 4.27 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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