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.
Japan ships US$1.96 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, down 10.11 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,962.83 billion worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,183.62 million in October, a change of -10.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$22,382 million worth of goods from Japan. Vietnam imported US$633.71 million
Taiwan takes US$564 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 8.42 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$564 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 8.42 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines/equipment imports Vietnam, down 1.29 percent in November, China/South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,213 million in November, down from US$5,281 million in October, a change of -1.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers/electrical products exports from Vietnam down 1.99 percent in November, to USA down 2.73 percent
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,597 million in November, down from US$9.8 billion in October, a change of -1.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA ships US$1.8 billion worth of goods to Vietnam in November, up 12.46 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,766.59 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1570.82 million in October, a change of 12.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand buys US$890 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, up 18.33 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$890 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 18.33 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports into Vietnam, down 0.77 percent in November, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$626 million in November, down from US$631 million in October, a change of -0.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machine and equipment exports from Vietnam down 8.62 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$4,934 million in November, down from US$5,400 million in October, a change of -8.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China ships US$16.5 billion of goods to Vietnam in November, up 0.35 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$16485.08 billion worth of goods from China, up from US$16427.45 million in October, a change of 0.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 1.45 percent in November, South Korea and China top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$474 million in November, down from US$480 million in October, a change of -1.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indonesia ships US$964.90 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 2.73 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$964.90 million worth of goods from Indonesia, up from US$939.25 million in October, a change of 2.73 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
China buys US$6.19 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 14.69 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$6,190 million worth of goods to China, down 14.69 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 5.29 percent in November, India and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$440 million in November, down from US$464 million in October, a change of -5.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
India ships US$543.30 million of goods to Vietnam in November, up 7.64 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam imported US$543.30 million worth of goods from India, up from US$504.72 million in October, a change of 7.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany buys US$808 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 1.24 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$808 million worth of goods to Germany, down 1.24 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.93 percent in November, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,257 million in November, down from US$1,281 million in October, a change of -1.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA down 7.16 percent month-on-month at US$12.4 billion
In November, Vietnam exported US$12.4 billion worth of goods to the USA, down 7.16 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$138.6 billion worth of goods to the USA.
Motor vehicles imports into Vietnam, up 5.75 percent in November, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$456 million in November, up from US$431 million in October, a change of 5.75 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam textile & garment exports down 6.48 percent in November, down .69 percent to USA
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$2,973 million in November, down from US$3,179 million in October, a change of -6.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam footwear exports up 2.16 percent in November, to USA up 2.14 percent
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,076 million in November, up from US$2,032 million in October, a change of 2.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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