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 turnover tops US$930 billion in 2025
Vietnam’s total merchandise exports and imports reached US$88.72 billion in December, up 15.1 percent from November and 25.7 percent year on year, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Philippines ships US$173.97 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 12.22 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$173.97 million worth of goods from Philippines, down from US$198.17 million in October, a change of -12.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia buys US$563 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 12.55 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$563 million worth of goods to Australia, down 12.55 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, Ivory Coast / Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nut to the tune of US$264 million in November, up from US$258 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam up 7.46 percent in November, Ivory Coast \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$190 million in November, up from US$177 million in October, a change of 7.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Milk imports Vietnam up 3.18 percent in November, New Zealand / Ireland top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$106 million in November, up from US$102 million in October, a change of 3.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam down 5.04 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$228 million in November, down from US$240 million in October, a change of -5.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia ships US$482.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 38.44 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$482.57 million worth of goods from Australia, down from US$783.86 million in October, a change of -38.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines buys US$347 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 8.05 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$347 million worth of goods to Philippines, down 8.05 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands ships US$60.83 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 20.80 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$60.83 million worth of goods from Netherlands, down from US$76.80 million in October, a change of -20.80 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal feed imports Vietnam down 17.99 percent in November, Argentina / USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodders and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$321 million in November, down from US$391 million in October, a change of -17.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam down 21.17 percent in November, Japan \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$207 million in November, down from US$263 million in October, a change of -21.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports Vietnam down 18.96 percent in November, USA / Italy top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$284 million in November, down from US$350 million in October, a change of -18.96 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam down 3.07 percent in November, China \ South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$349 million in November, down from US$360 million in October, a change of -3.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium buys US$269 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.89 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$269 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 1.89 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Soy bean imports Vietnam down 3.46 percent in November, USA / Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$95 million in November, down from US$99 million in October, a change of -3.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 2.18 percent in November, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$63 million in November, up from US$61 million in October, a change of 2.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore ships US$465.67 million worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 5.48 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$465.67 million worth of goods from Singapore, down from US$492.69 million in October, a change of -5.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile / footwear materials exports from Vietnam down 8.05 percent in November, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$ million in November, down from US$ million in October, a change of 0.00 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle parts imports Vietnam up 6.99 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$570 million in November, up from US$533 million in October, a change of 6.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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