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.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
Philippines Trade 2025: Exports, Imports & FTAs
Trade in the Philippines is a cornerstone of its economic activity, linking the archipelago’s domestic industries to regional and global markets. This article explores the Philippines’ imports, exports, free trade agreements, and more.
Industry: Japan, China top source countries for Vietnam machines & equipment imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments fell to US$5.36 billion in August, down 2.53 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$38.87 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of computers and components up 2.09 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components reached US$14.13 billion in August, up 2.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$95.95 billion.
Trade: Vietnam’s August exports up 2.6 percent over July on strong electronics, farm goods
Vietnam’s exports increased to US$43.39 billion in August, up 2.6 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$305.96 billion, with foreign-invested enterprises contributing nearly 75 percent.
Trade: Vietnam’s August imports dip 0.8 percent despite stronger electronics inflows
Vietnam’s imports edged down 0.8 percent month-on-month to US$39.67 billion in August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$291.97 billion, with foreign-invested enterprises accounting for US$197.19 billion.
Trade: Vietnam’s exports to Japan jump 4.4 percent in July
Vietnam exported US$2.34 billion worth of goods to Japan in July, up 4.4 percent from June and bringing total exports in the first seven months of 2025 to US$15.15 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indonesia Trade Guide 2025: Exports, Imports, FTAs & More
Indonesia’s trade is anchored in its role as one of the world’s largest commodity exporters, supplying markets with coal, palm oil, natural gas, and rubber. This article explores Indonesia trade including its main imports and exports, free trade agreements, tariff and non-tariff barriers, and more.
Imports: Vietnam’s shipments from Australia dip 3 percent in July
Vietnam imported US$566.51 million worth of goods from Australia in July, down 3 percent from June, though year-to-date imports remained steady at US$4.20 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam exports to UK jump 23.9 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the United Kingdom rose sharply in July, reaching US$804.98 million, up 23.9 percent from June and bringing year-to-date exports to US$4.68 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam shipments to Thailand fall 8.81 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Thailand fell to US$668.04 million in July, down 8.81 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$4.84 billion, with computers, machinery, and phones leading flows despite volatility.
Import-Export: Vietnam’s trade turnover rises 16.3 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s total import and export turnover of goods reached US$83.06 billion in August 2025, up 0.9 percent month-on-month and 16.0 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Trade: Vietnam shipments to Indonesia rise 3.46 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Indonesia reached US$494.98 million in July, up 3.46 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Exports: Vietnam shipments to the Philippines climb 9.89 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the Philippines rose to US$463.38 million in July, up 9.89 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.38 billion, with strong growth in rice and electronics driving the flow.
Singapore exports: Vietnam shipments dip 1.43 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Singapore reached US$533.72 million in July, down 1.43 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
US imports: Vietnam purchases rise 3.79 percent in July
Vietnam’s imports from the United States reached US$1.67 billion in July, up 3.79 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$10.54 billion, with electronics leading inflows.
Trade: Vietnam shipments to Germany rise 11.42 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to Germany reached US$748.37 million in July, up 11.42 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports stood at US$5.50 billion, led by machinery, electronics, textiles, and coffee.
Trade: Vietnam’s imports from China in July jump 8.82 percent
Vietnam’s imports from China reached US$16.74 billion in July, an 8.82 percent increase from June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam exports to US jump 3.2 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached US$14.22 billion in July, up 3.20 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals: China, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam chemicals in July
Vietnam’s chemicals exports totaled $215,695,198 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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