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 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.
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.
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