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.
Trade: Vietnam imports from South Korea rise 0.05 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports from South Korea edged up 0.05 percent to US$5.30 billion in August, bringing year-to-date imports to US$39.02 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam toy and sporting goods exports edge down 1.56 percent in August
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites totalled US$1.08 billion in August, down 1.56 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date shipments reached US$5.49 billion.
Intra-Asia Trade: Vietnam’s imports from Taiwan fall 4.8 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$3.07 billion worth of goods from Taiwan in August 2025, down 4.75 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$21.09 billion.
Intra-ASEAN Trade: Vietnam’s imports from Thailand edge down 1.89 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$1.12 billion worth of goods from Thailand in August 2025, down 1.89 percent month-on-month, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.58 billion.
Wood: Vietnam’s wood & wooden product exports dip slightly in August 2025, US biggest buyer
Vietnam exported US$1.46 billion worth of wood and wooden products in August 2025, down 0.50 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$11.12 billion.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s footwear exports fall 9.04 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$1.99 billion worth of footwear in August 2025, down 9.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date footwear exports reached US$16.08 billion, confirming the sector’s position as one of Vietnam’s leading manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s textile and garment exports ease 1.28 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$3.86 billion worth of textiles and garments in August 2025, down 1.28 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$26.47 billion, making the sector one of Vietnam’s leading export earners.
Electronics: Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports climb 12.75 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$10.15 billion worth of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components in August 2025, up 12.75 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Europe — Vietnam Trade: Vietnam’s imports from the UK dip 3.6 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$83.10 million worth of goods from the United Kingdom in August 2025, down 3.6 percent from July’s US$86.24 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$630.91 million.
Vietnam — US Trade: Vietnam’s imports from the US fall 4.4 percent in August [TABLE]
Vietnam imported US$1.59 billion worth of goods from the United States in August 2025, down 4.4 percent from July’s US$1.67 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$12.14 billion.
Industry: Vietnam chemical imports fall 8 percent in August, China & Taiwan top suppliers
Vietnam imported US$637.95 million worth of chemicals in August 2025, down 8 percent from US$693.45 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$5.25 billion.
ASEAN — Europe Trade: Vietnam exports to Norway drop 61.2 percent in August, led by declines in textiles, transport parts
Vietnam’s exports to Norway fell sharply to US$11.79 million in August 2025, down 61.2 percent from US$30.42 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$120.12 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Pakistan rise 4.4 percent in August 2025, led by tea and cashew nuts
Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan reached US$67.64 million in August 2025, up 4.4 percent from US$64.77 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$395.97 million.
ASEAN→ South America Trade: Vietnam exports to Panama fall 7.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$35.86 million worth of goods to Panama in August 2025, down 7.6 percent from July’s US$38.82 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$313.38 million.
CPTPP: Vietnam exports to Peru rise 8.4 percent in August, led by phones and footwear
Vietnam exported US$51.71 million worth of goods to Peru in August 2025, up 8.4 percent from July’s US$47.69 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$336.10 million.
Healthcare: Vietnam pharmaceutical material imports down 14 percent in August, China & India top sources
Vietnam imported US$32.29 million worth of pharmaceutical materials in August, a 14 percent decline from US$37.53 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$328.41 million.
ASEAN Trade: Vietnam exports to Philippines jump 22.2 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$566.40 million worth of goods to the Philippines in August, a 22.2 percent rise from US$463.38 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.94 billion.
EU Trade: Vietnam exports to Poland rise 12.3 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$313.99 million worth of goods to Poland in August, up 12.3 percent from US$279.71 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$2.29 billion.
Processed foods: Vietnam imports of pastries and sweets surge 37.4 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$68.40 million worth of pastries, sweets and cereal products in August, up 37.4 percent from US$49.77 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$407.14 million.
Resources: Vietnam imports of precious stones and metals fall 9.7 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$88.53 million worth of precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof in August, down 9.7 percent from US$98.04 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$645.73 million.
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