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.
Australia buys US$644 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.84 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$644 million worth of goods to Australia, down 6.84 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$175.83 million worth of goods from Italy, up from US$148.56 million in September, a change of 18.36 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 0.34 percent in October, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$263 million in October, up 0.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, down 35.64 percent in October, Ivory Coast and Cambodia top suppliers
Vietnam imported cashew nuts to the tune of US$258 million in October, down from US$401 million in September, a change of -35.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Hong Kong buys US$1.4 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 22.51 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$1,383 million worth of goods to Hong Kong, down 22.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicles imports into Vietnam, up 7.26 percent in October, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$431 million in October, up 7.26 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 1.30 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$360 million in October, 1.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Animal fodder and materials imports into Vietnam, down 5.50 percent in October, Argentina and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported animal fodders and animal fodder materials to the tune of US$391 million in October, down -5.50 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia ships US$783.86 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 51.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$784 million worth of goods from Australia, up 51.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium buys US$275 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 6.74 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$275 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 6.74 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pharmaceutical products imports into Vietnam, down 15.56 percent in October, USA and France top suppliers
Vietnam imported pharmaceutical products to the tune of US$350 million in October, down -15.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials exports from Vietnam up 2.70 percent in October, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported Textile, leather and footwear materials to the tune of US$204 million in October, 2.70 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Taiwan ships US$3 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 0.80 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$2,990 billion worth of goods from Taiwan, down 0.80 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Netherlands buys US$1.23 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.00 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$1,234 million worth of goods to Netherlands, up 8.00 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 11.65 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$456 million in October, 11.65 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal imports into Vietnam, up 8.83 percent in October, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$498 million in October, up 8.83 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singapore buys US$518 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 2.78 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$518 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 2.78 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Italy ships US$175.83 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 18.36 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$176 million worth of goods from Italy, up 18.36 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Car parts and accessories imports into Vietnam, up 8.30 percent in October, China and Thailand top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$533 million in October, up 8.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coffee exports from Vietnam down 14.68 percent in October, Germany and Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$394 million in October, down 14.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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