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 clinker and cement exports down 22.82% MoM in February 2026 / Philippines -23.92%, Malaysia -33.93%
Vietnam exported clinker and cement to the tune of US$100 million in February, down from US$130 million in January, a change of -22.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam dairy imports down 0.18 percent in February 2026 / New Zealand +28.32%, USA- 13.16%
Vietnam imported milk and milk products to the tune of US$133 million in February, down from US$133 million in January, a change of -0.18 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computers exports down 15.22% MoM in February 2026 / USA -19.73%, China +0.79%
Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$8,105 million in February, down from US$9,560 million in January, a change of -15.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel exports down 20.82% MoM in February 2026 / USA -15.55%, India -7.97%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$515 million in February, down from US$650 million in January, a change of -20.82 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam LPG imports up 37% in February 2026 / Qatar -18.65%, Malaysia- 6.21%
Vietnam imported liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to the tune of US$175 million in February, up from US$128 million in January, a change of 37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam motor vehicles imports down 6.84 percent in February 2026 / China -44.70%, Indonesia 87.18%
Vietnam imported motor vehicles to the tune of US$359 million in February, down from US$385 million in January, a change of -6.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports down 37.89% MoM in February 2026 / Germany -36.03%, Italy -11.73%
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$672 million in February, down from US$1,081 million in January, a change of -37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Economy 2026: GDP, FDI & Key Industries Overview
Vietnam’s economy has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most dynamic markets, attracting significant global attention. With a population of over 100 million, a strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region, and a rapidly industrialising economy, Vietnam has become a manufacturing and export powerhouse.
Vietnam coal imports down 19.52 percent in February 2026 / Australia -30.82%, Indonesia- 10.13%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$539 million in February, down from US$669 million in January, a change of -19.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Indonesia down 8.52% February 2026 MoM / coal -10.13%, iron and steel -24.93%
In February, Vietnam imported US$885.33 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down from US$967.74 million in December, a change of -8.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam textile & footwear materials exports down 36.51% MoM in February 2026 / Cambodia -35.55%, Indonesia -40.19%
Vietnam exported textile and footwear materials to the tune of US$160 million in February, down from US$253 million in January, a change of -36.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Germany down 27.54% February 2026 MoM / phones -8.49%, coffee -36.03%
Vietnam exported US$733 million worth of goods to Germany in February, down 27.54 percent from US$1,011 million in January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam fertilizers imports up 7.98% in February 2026 / China -21.07%, Russia +1,393.59%
Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$81 million in February, up from US$75 million in January, a change of 7.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil exports up 288.42% MoM in February 2026 / Australia +260.70%, Thailand +15.57%
Vietnam exported crude oil to the tune of US$161 million in February, up from US$41 million in January, a change of 288.42 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from China down 33.22% February 2026 MoM / computers -26.83%, machines -37.62%
In February, Vietnam imported US$12,720.06 million worth of goods from China, down from US$19,046.89 million in December, a change of -33.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam petroleum products imports down 0.28% in February 2026 / Singapore +6.19%, South Korea +4.59%
Vietnam imported US$721 million in petroleum products and US$246 million in other petroleum products in February, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam textiles and garments exports down 25.36% MoM in February 2026 / USA -22.05%, Japan -22.68%
Vietnam exported US$2,426 million worth of textiles and garments in February, down from US$3,250 million in January, a decline of 25.36 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to USA down 28.45% February 2026 MoM / textiles and garments -22.05%, phones -23.21%
In February, Vietnam exported US$9,944 million worth of goods to the USA, down 28.45 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coffee exports down 37.89% MoM in February 2026 / Germany -36.03%, Italy -11.73%
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$672 million in February, down from US$1,081 million in January, a change of -37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How to Import and Sell Products in Vietnam 2026: Business, Regulations & Distribution
Vietnam is in the midst of a trade boom. Goods are flowing in and out of Vietnam to the tune of billions of dollars every day. Not only is there a growing consumer market that is buying up all manner of goods but a booming manufacturing industry led my a number of big companies manufacturing in Vietnam is also sucking in raw materials from all over the world and the region to assemble at factories all over Vietnam. With this in mind, there are broad opportunities in starting an import business in Vietnam.
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