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.
France buys US$342 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, down 6.36 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, down 6.36 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports Vietnam up 11.09 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$1,067 million in December, up from US$960 million in November, a change of 11.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia ships US$1billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 24.40 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,002.60 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$805.98 million in November, a change of 24.40 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$11,004 million worth of goods from Malaysia. Vietnam imported US$320.71 million
India buys US$994 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 26.06 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$994 million worth of goods to India, up 26.06 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastics imports Vietnam up 11.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1,122 million in December, up from US$1,003 million in November, a change of 11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam up 1.62 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$4,054 million in December, up from US$3,990 million in November, a change of 1.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea ships US$6.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 20.86 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$6,084.20 million worth of goods from South Korea, up from US$5,034.07 million in November, a change of 20.86 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia buys US$512 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 8.28 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$512 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 8.28 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone imports Vietnam up 15.54 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$985 million in December, up from US$853 million in November, a change of 15.54 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.
Thailand ships US$1.28 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 21.37 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,275.71 million worth of goods from Thailand, up from US$1,051.11 million in November, a change of 21.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea buys US$2.7 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 19.66 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$2,707 million worth of goods to South Korea, up 19.66 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers / electrical products imports Vietnam up 10.52 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$14,265 million in December, up from US$12,907 million in November, a change of 10.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits and vegetables exports from Vietnam up 13.20 percent in December, China / USA top buyers
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$794 million in December, up from US$701 million in November, a change of 13.20 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan ships US$3.1 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 13.07 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$3,122.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$2761.10 million in November, a change of 13.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan buys US$2.35 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 0.17 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$2,346 million worth of goods to Japan, up 0.17 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal imports Vietnam up 31.46 percent in December, Indonesia / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$497 million in December, up from US$378 million in November, a change of 31.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam up 11.64 percent in December, USA / China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,656 million in December, up from US$1,483 million in November, a change of 11.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan ships US$2.25 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in December, up 14.74 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,252.17 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$1,962.83 million in November, a change of 14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan buys US$609 million of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 7.87 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$609 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 7.87 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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