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 fruits and vegetables imports down 48.02 percent in February 2026 / China -10.76%, USA – 80.23%
Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$193 million in February, down from US$372 million in January, a change of -48.02 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports down 34.50 percent MoM in February 2026 / USA -36.19%, Japan -27.48%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$459 million in February, down from US$701 million in January, a change of -34.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Italy down 31.04 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -60.56%, fabrics +6.03%
In February, Vietnam imported US$134.11 million worth of goods from Italy, down from US$194.49 million in January, a change of -31.04 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from UK down 0.14 percent February 2026 MoM / plastic products -32.86%, chemical products -24.29%
In February, Vietnam imported US$74.11 million worth of goods from the UK, down from US$74.21 million in January, a change of -0.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Singapore down 12.79 percent February 2026 MoM / petroleum products 6.19%, computers -23.35%
In February, Vietnam imported US$578.54 million worth of goods from Singapore, down from US$663.42 million in January, a change of -12.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Italy down 6.59 percent February 2026 MoM / coffee -11.73%, iron and steel 165.46%
In February, Vietnam exported US$389 million worth of goods to Italy, down 6.59 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fabrics imports down 20.59 percent in February 2026 / China -22.06%, Taiwan – 24.78%
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,022 million in February, down from US$1,287 million in January, a change of -20.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fishery products exports down 30.09 percent MoM in February 2026 / China 0.31%, Japan -44.35%
Vietnam exported fishery products to the tune of US$707 million in February, down from US$1,011 million in January, a change of -30.09 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cement production in Vietnam up 43.88 percent in February / year-on-year +8.99%, YTD +30.45%
Vietnam produced 17.36 million tonnes of cement in February, up 43.88 percent from 12.07 million tonnes in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam imports from the Netherlands down 32.93 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -8.99%, plastics +41.28%
In February, Vietnam imported US$46.28 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, down from US$69.00 million in January, a change of -32.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Singapore down 41.50 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -42.83%, phones +5.33%
In February, Vietnam exported US$335 million worth of goods to Singapore, down 41.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from France down 46.41 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -20.17%, pharmaceutical products +25.33
In February, Vietnam imported US$155.63 million worth of goods from France, down from US$290.40 million in January, a change of -46.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Taiwan down 27.49 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -26.48%, fabrics -24.78%
In February, Vietnam imported US$2,615.37 million worth of goods from Taiwan, down from US$3,606.77 million in January, a change of -27.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to UK down 22.50 percent February 2026 MoM / phones -16.55%, computers 14.89%
In February, Vietnam exported US$606 million worth of goods to the UK, down 22.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Japan down 19.92 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -35.35%, iron and steel -21.17%
In February, Vietnam imported US$1,872.41 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,338.25 million in January, a change of -19.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Germany down 12.60 percent February 2026 MoM / pharmaceutical products -2.57%, computers -20.26%
In February, Vietnam imported US$313.60 million worth of goods from Germany, down from US$358.80 million in January, a change of -12.60 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to India down 14.55 percent February 2026 MoM / phones 44.50%, computers -45.02%
In February, Vietnam exported US$850 million worth of goods to India, down 14.55 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones imports down 36.99 percent in February 2026 / China -39.50%, South Korea 38.86%
Vietnam imported phones to the tune of US$601 million in February, down from US$953 million in January, a change of -36.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to France down 30.38 percent February 2026 MoM / phones -5.11%, footwear -49.81%
In February, Vietnam exported US$288 million worth of goods to France, down 30.38 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Malaysia down 12.32 percent February 2026 MoM / computers -15.04%, petroleum products -9.60%
In February, Vietnam imported US$907.66 million worth of goods from Malaysia, down from US$1,035.23 million in January, a change of -12.32 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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