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 chemical exports inch up in March, with sharp surge to India
Vietnam exported US$241.43 million worth of chemicals in March 2025, a modest rise of 2.09 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s handbag and accessory exports surge by 42.10 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas increased by 42.10 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$366.64 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s insecticide and rodenticide imports rise by 25.79 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and materials reached US$97.97 million in March, reflecting a 25.79 percent increase compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports totalled US$241.64 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s yarn imports climbed over 15 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$244.78 million worth of yarn in March, an increase of 15.36 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This pushed the total import value for the first three months of the year to US$650.88 million.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports increase by 22.37 percent in March
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports rose by 22.37 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$111.72 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware imports increase by 24.71 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of glass and glassware totalled US$122.01 million in March, marking a 24.71 percent increase compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$302.24 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wood imports surged over 25 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$261.75 million worth of wood and wooden products in March, up 25.52 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$667.68 million.
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports rise by 35.65 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of furniture made from materials other than wood climbed by 35.65 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$319.36 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
VietJet found liable for US$181.8 million in UK court aircraft leasing dispute
The High Court of England and Wales has ruled in favour of FW Aviation, ordering VietJet Aviation to pay more than US$181.8 million in a dispute over four aircraft that VietJet failed to return after their leases were cancelled. The court upheld FW Aviation’s right to full termination payments and possession of the aircraft, rejecting VietJet’s penalty clause and title-based defences, according to the decision handed down by the court.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable imports rise by 20.18 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables totalled US$199.26 million in March, reflecting a 20.18 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$605.09 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wheat imports dropped over 30 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$132.68 million worth of wheat in March, down 30.22 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The total value for the first quarter reached US$430.25 million.
Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises 7.1 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s processed seafood production reached 568,100 tons in March, up from 503,900 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 1,557,900 tons, reflecting an 11.9 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 7.1 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord and technical fabrics up 15 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$69.80 million worth of tyre cord fabrics and other technical textiles in March, up 15.20 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports surge by 52.06 percent in March
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports jumped by 52.06 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$477.42 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fishery product imports increase by 4.70 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products reached US$270.19 million in March, a 4.70 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports totalled US$760.30 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s textile and leather material imports jumped over 28 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$678.64 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries in March, up 28.34 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. The year-to-date total reached US$1.70 billion.
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.
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