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 seafood exports up 31.16 percent MoM in March 2026 / China -11.44%, USA 65.57%
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$927 million in March, up from US$707 million in February, a change of 31.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wood and wood products exports up 43.79% MoM in March 2026 / USA +54.25%, China +33.16%
Vietnam exported wood and wood products to the tune of US$1,394 million in March, up from US$969 million in February, a change of 43.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam machines and tools exports up 48.48% MoM in March 2026 / USA +52.88%, China +76.72%
Vietnam exported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,700 million in March, up from US$3,839 million in February, a change of 48.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam footwear exports up 37.99% MoM in March 2026 / USA +35.66%, Netherlands +87.30%
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,951 million in March, up from US$1,414 million in February, a change of 37.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports up 31.00 percent in March 2026 / China 47.82%, Indonesia – 14.65%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$891 million in March, up from US$680 million in February, a change of 31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phone exports up 2.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / China 15.76%, USA 4.36%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,601 million in March, up from US$5,485 million in February, a change of 2.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank keeps central exchange rate stead, black market dong steady as well, April 14, 2026
On April 14, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 0, and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam textiles and garments exports up 30.07 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +27.21%, Japan +42.42%
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,156 million in March, up from US$2,426 million in February, a change of 30.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, April 13, 2026
On April 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 26,860 and the sell rate was VND 26,910, a change of 60, and 80, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 26,885 (up 0.26 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fertilisers imports up 82.46 percent in March 2026 / China 104.67%, Laos +215.86%
Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$148 million in March, up from US$81 million in February, a change of 82.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil imports up 14.33 percent in March 2026 / Kuwait +12.03%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Kuwait up 12.88 percent March 2026 MoM / crude oil +12.03%, plastic raw materials +6.36%
In March, Vietnam imported US$434.82 million worth of goods from Kuwait, up from US$385.21 million in February, a change of 12.88 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA up 52.77% March 2026 MoM / textiles and garments + 27.21%, phones +4.36%
In March, Vietnam exported US$15,191 million worth of goods to the USA, up 52.77 percent over February, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports double in March 2026 / from South Korea +227.40%, +Singapore 85.36%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,455 million in March, up from US$721 million in February, a change of 101.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer exports up 60.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +81.80%, Hong Kong +179.95%
Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$13,009 million in March, up from US$8,105 million in February, a change of 60.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, April 07, 2026
On April 7, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,050 and the sell rate was VND 27,100, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,075 (down 0.91 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam C.bank strengthens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, April 06, 2026
On April 6, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,300 and the sell rate was VND 27,350, a change of 180, and 170, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,325 (down 0.64 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam exports rise 19.1 percent to US$122.9 billion in Q1 2026 as foreign-invested sector dominates trade growth
Vietnam’s merchandise exports recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued expansion in foreign-invested manufacturing and a sharp rebound in March shipments, according to the latest release from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from Philippines down 34.45 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -43.69%, iron and steel +31.33%
In February, Vietnam imported US$161.89 million worth of goods from the Philippines, down from US$246.98 million in January, a change of -34.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Belgium down 34.63 percent February 2026 MoM / footwear -47.53%, iron and steel 34.37%
In February, Vietnam exported US$213 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 34.63 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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