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.
Phone imports into Vietnam, up 0.08 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$1,208 million in October, up 0.08 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indonesia ships US$939.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, down 2.29 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$939 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down 2.29 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippines buys US$377 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 8.73 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$377 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 8.73 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products imports into Vietnam, down 2.93 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastic products to the tune of US$950 million in October, down 2.93 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 6.01 percent in October, to USA down 15.21 percent
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$5,082 million in October, – 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thailand ships US$1.2 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 10.32 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1.2 billion worth of goods from Thailand, up 10.32 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia buys US$458 million of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 4.82 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$458 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 4.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machines and equipment exports from Vietnam down 3.58 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5.4 billion in October, – 3.58 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan ships US$2.18 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 1.56 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$2.18 billion worth of goods from Japan, down 1.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea buys US$2.47 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.71 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2,467 billion worth of goods to South Korea, up 0.71 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machine & equipment imports into Vietnam, down 2.34 percent in October, China and Japan top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,281 million in October, down -2.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer exports from Vietnam down 7.51 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,793 million in October, – 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea ships US$4.9 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 9.48 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$4.9 billion worth of goods from South Korea, down 9.48 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan buys US$2.38 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 9.33 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$2.38 billion worth of goods to Japan, up 9.33 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel imports into Vietnam, up 23.91 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$996 million in October, up 23.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood products exports from Vietnam up 12.54 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,534 million in October, 12.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
USA ships US$1.57 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.24 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1,571 million worth of goods from USA, up 3.24 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$15,232 million worth of goods from USA.
China buys US$7.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 4.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$7,256 billion worth of goods to China, down 4.76 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$56,984 million worth of goods to China.
Computer imports into Vietnam, down 6.01 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$13,100 million in October down 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Footwear exports from Vietnam up 18.99 percent in October, USA and Netherlands top buyers
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,032 million in October, up 18.99 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$19,827 million worth of footwear by the end of October.
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