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.
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.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 6.1 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$540.37 million worth of goods to Taiwan in August, a 6.14 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$4.42 billion.
Trade: Vietnam paper imports fall 11.1 percent in August, key sources China and Indonesia
Vietnam imported US$200.90 million worth of paper in August, down 11.13 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.60 billion.
Resources: Vietnam ores and minerals imports drop 25.8 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$204.21 million worth of ores and other mineral products in August, down 25.84 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$2.03 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam cotton imports down 7.0 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$227.09 million of cotton in August, a 7.03 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.09 billion.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Thailand rise 11.3 percent in August on stronger electronics and machinery
Vietnam exported US$743.33 million worth of goods to Thailand in August, up 11.27 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$5.58 billion.
Agriculture: Vietnam fertilizer imports fall 1.7 percent in August, China and Russia key sources
Vietnam imported US$222.28 million of fertilizers in August, down 8.36 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.51 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to UAE rise 1.6 percent in August, led by phones and electronics
Vietnam exported US$533.67 million worth of goods to the UAE in August, up 1.59 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$3.92 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of cameras rise 3.4 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$234.27 million of still image, video cameras and parts in August, up 3.43 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.60 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to the UK ease 0.5 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$800.86 million worth of goods to the UK in August, down 0.51 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$5.48 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports fall 8.1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$228.18 million of fruits and vegetables in August, down 8.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.68 billion.
US-Vietnam Trade: Vietnam exports to the US edge down 2 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$13.94 billion worth of goods to the US in August, down 1.97 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$99.05 billion.
Trade: Vietnam imports from China slip 1.9 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$16.41 billion worth of goods from China in August, down 1.94 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$117.93 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam yarn imports slip 1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$239.71 million of yarn in August, edging down 1.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.88 billion.
Trade: Vietnam imports from the US dip 4.37 Percent in August
Vietnam imported goods worth US$1.59 billion from the US in August, down 4.37 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$12.14 billion.
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