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.
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.
China ships US$16.4 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, down 0.19 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$16,427 billion worth of goods from China, down 0.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$150,904 million worth of goods from China.
Textiles and garments exports from Vietnam down 2.49 percent in October, to USA down 6.96 percent
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,179 million in October-2.49 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$32,932 million worth of textiles and garments by the end of October.
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.88 percent in October, China and Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,281 million in October down 1.88 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$12,506 million worth of fabrics by the end of October.
USA buys US$13.4 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, down 2.30 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$13,408 billion worth of goods to USA, down 2.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$126,167 million worth of goods to USA.
Milk imports into Vietnam, up 2.12 percent in October, New Zealand and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$102 million in October up 2.12 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysia ships US$977.25 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 1.22 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$977 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up 1.22 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$9,162 million worth of goods from Malaysia.
Thailand buys US$752 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 0.92 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$752 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 0.92 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$7,096 million worth of goods to Thailand.
Crude oil imports into Vietnam, down 12.57 percent in October, Kuwait top supplier
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$679 million in October down -12.57 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$6,652 million worth of crude oil by the end of October.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 6.54 percent in October, Cambodia and Italy top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$464 million in October, -6.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
The Philippines ships US$198.17 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 3.80 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$191 million worth of goods from Philippines, down 3.66 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$2 billion worth of goods from Philippines.
Indonesia buys US$470 billion of Vietnam’s exports in October, up 7.20 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam exported US$470 billion worth of goods to Indonesia, up 0.07 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$4,742 million worth of goods to Indonesia.
Plastics imports into Vietnam, down 0.40 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported plastics to the tune of US$1 billion in October down 0.40 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cashew nut exports from Vietnam up 2.63 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported cashew nuts to the tune of US$504 million in October, up 2.63 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s import–export turnover tops US$762 billion Jan-Oct 2025, up 17.4 percent YoY
Vietnam’s total import and export turnover reached US$81.49 billion in October 2025, down 1.2 percent month-on-month but up 17.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
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