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 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).
Clinker & cement exports from Vietnam down 3.4 percent in September, Bangladesh and Philippines top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement reached US$117.55 million in September 2025, down 3.40 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Canada buys US$660 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 5.54 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Canada reached US$660.02 million in September 2025, down 5.54 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit & vegetable imports into Vietnam, up 1.26 percent in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of fruit and vegetables reached US$231.06 million in September 2025, rising 1.26 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Pepper exports from Vietnam to the USA up 7.31 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s pepper exports reached US$135.99 million in September 2025, down 3.06 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$1.27 billion, led by strong demand from the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Sweden buys US$109 million of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 0.12 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Sweden reached US$108.85 million in September 2025, up 0.12 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Switzerland ships US$98.06 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 30.53 percent
Vietnam imported goods worth US$98.06 million from Switzerland in September 2025, up 30.53 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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