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.
Vietnam’s toy and sports equipment exports rise over 30 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$470.60 million worth of toys and sports requisites in March, marking a 30.21 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s footwear exports rise by 21.17 percent in March
Vietnam’s footwear exports climbed by 21.17 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$1.90 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fertilizer imports increase by 2.09 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers saw a slight increase of 2.09 percent in March, totalling US$144.15 million. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$430.27 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s phone imports edged up nearly 5 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$867.03 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts in March, rising 4.79 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$2.55 billion.
Vietnam’s fishery exports grow by 34.81 percent in March
Vietnam’s fishery exports increased by 34.81 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$883.03 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s ferrous waste and scrap imports decline by 1.06 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of ferrous waste and scrap decreased by 1.06 percent in March, totalling US$169.97 million. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached US$444.76 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s camera imports rose 12 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$186.64 million worth of still image, video cameras and parts thereof in March, a 12.29 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$531.45 million.
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports rise by 23.08 percent in March
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports increased by 23.08 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$90.92 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fabric imports surge by 30.23 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics increased by 30.23 percent in March, reaching US$1.34 billion. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached US$3.45 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s soya bean imports rose over 22 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$96.74 million worth of soya beans in March, up 22.12 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$261.90 million.
Key Challenges in Vietnam-US Trade Negotiations: Unpacked
The US-China tit-for-tat trade war has seen tariffs on China rise to 145 percent and tariffs on the US reach 125 percent. As a key link between these two economies, this puts Vietnam in a tricky situation entering trade negotiations with the United States. Add to that the often contradictory objectives of its foreign-invested and domestically owned sectors and this should make for some very interesting negotiations.
Vietnam’s crude oil exports edge up 4.01 percent in March
Vietnam’s crude oil exports rose by 4.01 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$128.48 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s essential oils and cosmetics imports rise by 4.86 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and resinoids, as well as perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations, reached US$128.93 million in March, a 4.86 percent increase compared to February. The year-to-date (YTD) total stood at US$345.39 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber imports fell nearly 11 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$219.77 million worth of rubber in March, down 10.73 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date total reached US$744.57 million.
Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports rise by 32.38 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electronic products, and components rose by 32.38 percent in March compared to February, totalling US$8.57 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s electric consumer products imports rise by 20.82 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts amounted to US$315.65 million in March, reflecting a 20.82 percent increase compared to February. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached US$776.01 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of precious metals and stones rose over 10 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$90.99 million worth of precious stones, precious metals and related articles in March, up 10.07 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value for the first quarter to US$229.09 million.
Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 10.31 percent in March
Vietnam’s coffee exports increased by 10.31 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$1.06 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textiles: Vietnam’s Vinatex steps up delivery, resilience planning amid US tariff uncertainty
Vietnam’s textile giant Vinatex is ramping up production and reinforcing its strategic planning following the announcement—and 90-day delay—of the US’s 46 percent reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods. While some orders were initially paused, customers quickly resumed demand once the deferral was confirmed, giving exporters a narrow window to fulfil contracts, Tuoi Tre is reporting.
Vietnam’s coal exports plunge by 71.94 percent in March
Vietnam’s coal exports fell sharply by 71.94 percent in March compared to February, totalling just US$4.54 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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