Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$219.83 billion in the first six months of 2025, an increase of 14.4 percent year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office→view source.
In June alone, exports totalled US$39.49 billion, down slightly by 0.3 percent from May but up 16.3 percent year-on-year.
The second quarter recorded US$116.93 billion in exports, up 18 percent from the same period last year and 13.6 percent from Q1.
Key details:
- Export structure: Processed industrial goods dominated, contributing US$194.28 billion and accounting for 88.4 percent of total exports. The domestic sector contributed US$58.28 billion (up 9.4 percent), while the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) reached US$161.55 billion (up 16.4 percent).
- Imports: Total imports reached US$212.2 billion in the first half, up 17.9 percent year-on-year. June imports fell 6.1 percent from May to US$36.66 billion but rose 20.2 percent year-on-year. Production materials made up US$198.92 billion, or 93.7 percent of total imports.
- Import structure: The domestic sector accounted for US$72.82 billion (up 10.4 percent), while the foreign-invested sector reached US$139.38 billion (up 22.3 percent).
- Top markets: The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market with US$70.91 billion in turnover. China was the leading import source at US$84.7 billion.
- Trade balance: Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$2.83 billion in June. For the first half, the surplus stood at US$7.63 billion, down from US$12.15 billion in the same period last year. The domestic sector reported a US$14.54 billion deficit, while the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) achieved a US$22.17 billion surplus.
See also: Vietnam Trade: Exports, Imports & FTAs