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.
Argentina ships US$287.90 million worth of goods to Vietnam in October, down 20.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$287.90 million worth of goods from Argentina, down from US$363.22 million in September, a change of -20.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cambodia ships US$290.91 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 5.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$290.91 million worth of goods from Cambodia, up from US$275.05 million in September, a change of 5.76 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
UAE buys US$499 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 3.91 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$499 million worth of goods to UAE, up 3.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruits and vegetables imports into Vietnam, up 8.12 percent in October, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$250 million in October, up from US$231 million in September, a change of 8.12 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Bags and accessories exports from Vietnam up 11.31 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas to the tune of US$381 million in October, up 11.31 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$3,725 million worth of bags and accessories by the end of October. The
Vietnam November trade turnover down month-on-month 5.4 percent, up 15.6 percent year-on-year
Total import and export turnover of goods in November is estimated at US$77.06 billion, down 5.4 percent from October but up 15.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Hong Kong ships US$58.43 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 11.28 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$58.43 million worth of goods from Hong Kong, up from US$52.50 million in September, a change of 11.28 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Brazil buys US$227 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.23 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$227 million worth of goods to Brazil, up 2.23 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Russia ships US$211.97 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 37.89 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$211.97 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$153.73 million in September, a change of 37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Clinker and cement exports from Vietnam up 9.26 percent in October, Philippines and Bangladesh top buyers
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$128 million in October, up 9.26 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Mexico buys US$666 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.51 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$666 million worth of goods to Mexico, up 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cosmetics imports into Vietnam, up 3.10 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported cosmetics to the tune of US$141 million in October, up from US$137 million in September, a change of 3.10 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Canada buys US$676 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.39 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$676 million worth of goods to Canada, up 2.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
EU advisory group say Vietnam failing key International Labour Organization obligations under EVFTA
The European Union Domestic Advisory Group has said that Vietnam’s progress on labour rights has not kept pace with the economic benefits generated by the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement, in a statement released December 1.
Brazil ships US$442.24 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 6.54 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$442.24 million worth of goods from Brazil, up from US$415.10 million in September, a change of 6.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium ships US$61.45 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 31.88 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$61.45 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$90.21 million in September, a change of -31.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, up 12.26 percent in October, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$187 million in October, up from US$167 million in September, a change of 12.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam down 23.86 percent in October, Ghana and Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam exported rice to the tune of US$177 million in October, down 23.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
The Netherlands ships US$76.80 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 19.78 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$76.80 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, up from US$64.12 million in September, a change of 19.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 0.68 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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