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.
Textile, footwear materials imports for Vietnam, up 13.98 percent month-on-month in September, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries rose to US$661.94 million in September, up 13.98 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fishery product exports from Vietnam down 5.63 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s fishery exports declined slightly in September, totalling US$1.01 billion, down 5.63 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Poland buys US$289 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 8 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Poland fell 8 percent month-on-month to US$288.88 million in September 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$2.58 billion.
Germany buys US$760 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 7.58 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Germany rose 7.58 percent month-on-month to US$760.36 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$6.96 billion.
Poland ratifies Vietnam–EU investment agreement: 19 member states down, 8 to go
The Polish House of Representatives has unanimously approved the bill to ratify the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) with 422 votes in favour, Tuoi Tre has reported. Poland is the 19th country to ratify the agreement with 8 EU member states remaining.
France ships US$167.99 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 5.92 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from France fell 5.92 percent month-on-month to US$167.99 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. For the year-to-date period, total imports reached US$1.53 billion.
Crude oil imports for Vietnam, up 18.83 percent month-on-month in September, Kuwait and Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose 18.83 percent month on month to US$776.84 million in September 2025, according to the latest Data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. For the first nine months of the year, imports reached US$5.98 billion.
Iron & steel imports for Vietnam, up 15.30 percent month-on-month in September, China and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel fell 15.30 percent month-on-month to US$804.13 million in September 2025, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toy and sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 1.55 percent in September 2025, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites, including parts and accessories, dipped 1.55 percent month-on-month to US$1.06 billion in September 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit & vegetable exports from Vietnam up 38.02 percent in September, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables surged in September 2025, reaching US$1.31 billion, up 38.02 percent from August, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Japan buys US$2,179 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 7.60 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to Japan fell 7.6 percent month-on-month to US$2.18 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$19.65 billion.
Malaysia ships US$965.48 million of goods to Vietnam in September, down 5.06 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Malaysia declined 5.06 percent month-on-month to US$965.48 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date, total imports reached US$8.18 billion.
Plastics imports for Vietnam, up 1.36 percent month-on-month in September, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools and instruments rose 0.9 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phones exported from Vietnam down 5.61 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts fell 5.61 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
The Big Gap Between Foreign and Local Firms Behind Vietnam’s Export Boom: Unpacked
Locally owned firms have seen their share of Vietnam’s exports fall this year from about 30 to just over 20 percent. This is an anomaly in that it is out of proportion with a boom in exports overall. So what happened? And what does it mean?
China buys US$7.62 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, up 8.82 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s exports to China reached US$7.62 billion in September 2025, up 8.82 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea ships US$5.4 billion of goods to Vietnam in September, up 2.20 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from South Korea increased 2.2 percent month-on-month to US$5.42 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer and electrical products exports from Vietnam up 4.31 percent in September 2025, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, and spare parts rose 4.31 percent month-on-month in September 2025 to US$10.59 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Growth was led by the U.S., which imported US$4.18 billion, up 8.26 percent month-on-month.
Machine and equipment imports for Vietnam, up 0.90 percent month-on-month in September, China and Japan top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments increased 0.9 percent month-on-month to US$5.41 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Germany ships US$370.57 million worth of goods to Vietnam in September, up 4.31 percent month-on-month
Vietnam’s imports from Germany reached US$370.57 million in September 2025, up 4.31 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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