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.
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.
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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.
Chemical products imports into Vietnam, up 3.44 percent in September, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam’s chemical imports reached US$696.96 million in September 2025, up 3.44 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Yarn exports from Vietnam down 6.44 percent in September 2025, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam’s yarn exports fell 6.4 percent month-on-month in September 2025 to US$355.87 million, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Shipments to China, the largest buyer, dropped 2.9 percent to US$195.54 million, while exports to South Korea and the USA fell 5.8 and 15 percent respectively. Bangladesh
Philippines ships US$190.92 million of goods to Vietnam in September, up 3.72 percent
Vietnam’s imports from the Philippines reached US$190.92 million in September 2025, rising 3.72 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$1.81 billion.
Taiwan buys US$536 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 0.87 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Taiwan reached US$535.67 million in September 2025, slightly down 0.87 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$4.95 billion.
Insulated wires and cables exports to the USA down 8.74 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables reached US$374.44 million in September, down 4.52 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$3.24 billion.
India ships US$497.57 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 3.34 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from India fell by 3.34 percent month-on-month to US$497.57 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$4.35 billion.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam down 6.48 percent in September, South Korea and Singapore top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products worth US$521.46 million in September 2025, down 6.48 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$5.21 billion.
Indonesia buys US$438 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 9.94 percent
Vietnam’s exports to Indonesia reached US$438.49 million in September, down 9.94 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date exports totalled US$4.27 billion. Year-to-date exports totalled US$4.27 billion.
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