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 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 dong / black market spread blows out to 11.44%, March 25, 2026
On March 25, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,950, and the sell rate was VND 28,000, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,975 (up 0.07 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam wood and wood products exports down 39.64 percent MoM in February 2026 / USA -44.08%, China -29.00%
Vietnam exported wood and wood products to the tune of US$969 million in February, down from US$1,606 million in January, a change of -39.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from USA down 22.70% February 2026 MoM / computers -10.76%, soy beans -2.45%
In February, Vietnam imported US$1,462.43 million worth of goods from the USA, down from US$1,891.99 million in January, a change of -22.70 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong stronger, March 24, 2026
On March 24, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,930, and the sell rate was VND 27,980, a change of 20 and 20, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,955 (down 0.07 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam fruits and vegetables exports down 45.51% MoM in February 2026 / China -56.82%, USA -36.22%
Vietnam exported fruits and vegetables to the tune of US$351 million in February, down from US$644 million in January, a change of -45.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam soy beans imports down 14.06 percent in February 2026 / USA -2.45%, Brazil- 1.21%
Vietnam imported soy beans to the tune of US$133 million in February, down from US$155 million in January, a change of -14.06 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam C.bank weakens central exchange rate, black market dong weaker, March 23, 2026
On March 23, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,950, and the sell rate was VND 28,000, a change of 250, and 250, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,975 (up 0.90 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD.
Vietnam exports to Indonesia down 16.97% February 2026 MoM / textiles & garments -19.66% , iron and steel +11.02%
In February, Vietnam exported US$407 million worth of goods to Indonesia, down 16.97 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imports from Thailand down 14.74% February 2026 MoM / Computers -7.76%, cars +57.52%
In February, Vietnam imported US$991.35 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1162.76 million in December, a change of -14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam cotton imports down 33.40 percent in February 2026 / USA -34.70%, Brazil- 34.24%
Vietnam imported cotton to the tune of US$162 million in February, down from US$243 million in January, a change of -33.40 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phones exports down 3.13% MoM in February 2026 / China -21.36%, USA -23.21%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,485 million in February, down from US$5,662 million in January, a change of -3.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Malaysia down 23.40% February 2026 MoM / computers +30.99% phones +46.32%
In February, Vietnam exported US$413 million worth of goods to Malaysia, down 23.40 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam exports to Thailand down 2.83% February 2026 MoM / computers +114.55%, phones +13.59%
In February, Vietnam exported US$793 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 2.83 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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