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 exports to Portugal fall 23.2 percent in August 2025
Vietnam’s exports to Portugal reached US$46.95 million in August, down 23.2 percent from US$61.11 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$393.49 million.
Rubber: Vietnam rubber product imports drop 7.7 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$104.30 million worth of rubber products in August, down 7.7 percent from US$113.03 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$810.69 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Romania fall 27.7 percent in August 2025
Vietnam’s exports to Romania reached US$29.04 million in August, down 27.7 percent from US$40.15 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$285.13 million.
Dairy: Vietnam milk imports fall 18.3 percent in August 2025
Vietnam imported US$105.51 million worth of milk and milk products in August, down 18.3 percent from US$129.21 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$962.86 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Russia fall 10.9 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$191.65 million worth of goods to Russia in August, down 10.9 percent from US$215.05 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$1.58 billion.
Trade data: Vietnam’s exposure to new Trump tariffs on furniture, pharma, and trucks
Donald Trump has announced via Truth Social that his administration will impose a fresh wave of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks starting 1 October 2025. This article cover the key details and Vietnam’s exports of these products to the US for the last five years.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Saudi Arabia ease slightly in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$192.91 million worth of goods to Saudi Arabia in August, down 2.3 percent from US$197.45 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$1.33 billion.
Imports: Vietnam paper product imports steady in August, dominated by China and Thailand
Vietnam imported US$116.60 million worth of paper products in August, almost unchanged from US$116.92 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$825.11 million.
Trade: Vietnam glassware imports rise 6.3 percent in August, led by China and Malaysia
Vietnam imported US$122.18 million worth of glass and glassware in August, up 6.3 percent from US$114.91 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$902.85 million.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Singapore fall 9.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported goods worth US$482.69 million to Singapore in August, down 9.6 percent from US$533.72 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.87 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to South Africa dip 11.5 percent in August
Vietnam’s exports to South Africa reached US$64.61 million in August, down 11.5 percent from US$73.01 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$566.97 million.
Trade: Vietnam soy bean imports rise 2.19 percent in August, led by Brazil, United States
Vietnam imported US$141.70 million of soy beans in August, up 2.19 percent from US$138.66 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$837.61 million.
Exports: Vietnam exports to South Korea rise in August on stronger electronics, garment shipments
Vietnam exported US$2.63 billion to South Korea in August, up 2.49 percent from US$2.56 billion in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$18.93 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Spain edge lower in August on weaker footwear and wood shipments
Vietnam exported US$364.89 million worth of goods to Spain in August, down 3.75 percent from US$379.09 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$2.85 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam animal and vegetable oil imports up in August on stronger shipments from Indonesia, Malaysia
Vietnam imported US$152.97 million of animal and vegetable fats and oils in August, up 24.32 percent from US$123.05 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Imports in the first eight months of 2025 reached US$1.02 billion.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Sri Lanka steady in August with gains in textiles but weaker rubber, yarn
Vietnam exported US$23.21 million worth of goods to Sri Lanka in August, down 1.24 percent from US$23.50 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$186.61 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Sweden dip in August on weaker textiles and machinery shipments
Vietnam exported US$108.71 million worth of goods to Sweden in August, down 8.89 percent from US$119.33 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$854.41 million.
Waste: Vietnam ferrous scrap imports edge up in August on stronger flows from Japan and USA
Vietnam imported US$169.52 million of ferrous waste and scrap in August, up 2.95 percent from US$164.65 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.31 billion.
Energy: Vietnam LPG imports rise 10.36 percent in August amid changing supplier mix
Vietnam imported US$191.34 million of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) in August, up from US$173.38 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.35 billion, reflecting steady growth in demand but with significant shifts in supply sources.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Switzerland down 16.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$14.49 million to Switzerland in August, a 16.61 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$119.77 million.
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