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$691 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 16.65 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Australia increased 16.65 percent in September 2025 from the previous month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood imports into Vietnam, down 2.45 percent in September, India and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$271.69 million in September 2025, down 2.45 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Non-wood furniture exports from Vietnam up 2.88 percent in September 2025, Australia and Denmark top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of non-wood furniture reached US$302.39 million in September 2025, up 2.88 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total exports in the first ten months stood at US$2.65 billion.
Cashew nut imports into Vietnam, up 1.75 percent in September, Ivory Coast and Ghana top suppliers
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rose 1.75 percent month-on-month to US$401.40 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Canada ships US$114.80 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 17.51 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Canada rose 17.51 percent month-on-month to US$114.80 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rice exports from Vietnam down 46.76 percent in September 2025, Ghana and Ivory Coast top buyers
Vietnam’s rice exports dropped 46.76 percent month-on-month to US$232.38 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$3.49 billion.
Austria buys US$204 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 19.51 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Austria fell by 19.51 percent in September 2025 to US$204.39 million from US$253.92 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 1.98 percent in September 2025, China and Japan top buyers
Vietnam’s chemical exports rose 1.98 percent month-on-month to US$262.03 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Brazil ships US$415.10 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 2.47 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Brazil increased 2.47 percent month-on-month to US$415.10 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium buys US$295 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 15.15 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Belgium rose 15.15 percent month-on-month to US$294.54 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rubber exports from Vietnam down 16.00 percent in September 2025, China and India top buyers
Vietnam’s rubber exports fell 16.00 percent month-on-month to US$301.84 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Australia ships US$518.45 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 5.56 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Australia rose 5.56 percent month-on-month to US$518.45 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Dairy imports into Vietnam, down 5.10 percent in September, New Zealand and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s milk and milk product imports fell 5.10 percent month-on-month to US$100.14 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.06 billion, with New Zealand remaining the largest supplier at US$19.94 million, down 16.87 percent. The United States rose 22.13
Italy buys US$454 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 3.08 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Italy rose 3.08 percent in September 2025 to US$453.98 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Belgium ships US$90.21 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 55.61 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Belgium rose 55.61 percent month-on-month to US$90.21 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
What’s New in the Latest Vietnam-US Joint Statement on Trade?
A trade Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade between Vietnam and the United States was announced over the weekend. Here are the key takeaways.
Philippines buys US$347 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 38.76 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to the Philippines declined sharply in September 2025 to US$346.89 million, down 38.76 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$4.28 billion.
Pharmaceutical products imports into Vietnam, up 34.34 percent in September, USA and France top suppliers
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical imports rose 34.34 percent month-on-month to US$414.51 million in September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.21 billion, led by strong growth from the United States, France, and Germany. The US surged 143 percent month-on-month, becoming a key supplier alongside France
Taiwan ships US$3.01 billion of goods to Vietnam in September, down 1.84 percent
Vietnam’s imports from Taiwan fell 1.84 percent in September 2025 to US$3.01 billion, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$24.12 billion.
Singapore buys US$504 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 4.41 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Singapore rose 4.41 percent in September 2025 to reach US$503.95 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$4.34 billion, led by strong shipments of computers, machinery, and transportation equipment.
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