Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$971 million in April, up from US$601 million in March, a change of 61.44 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam imported US$2.78 billion worth of coal by the end of April.
Australia was Vietnam’s largest coal supplier in April, shipping US$346 million worth of coal, up 100.30 percent from US$173 million in March. Year to date, Australia exported US$1.05 billion worth of coal to Vietnam.
Next was Indonesia with US$345 million worth of coal exports to Vietnam in April, up 40.93 percent from US$245 million in March. Year to date, Indonesia shipped US$935 million worth of coal to Vietnam.
Russia followed with US$170 million worth of coal exports in April, increasing 46.91 percent from US$116 million in March. Year to date, Russia exported US$447 million worth of coal to Vietnam.
After Russia was Laos, which supplied US$21 million worth of coal in April, up 48.55 percent from US$14 million in March. Year to date, Laos shipped US$49 million worth of coal to Vietnam.
Rounding out the top five was China with US$7 million worth of coal exports to Vietnam in April, down 5.27 percent from March. Year to date, China exported US$28 million worth of coal to Vietnam.
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Vietnam’s coal industry
Vietnam’s coal industry is dominated by the state-owned Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), alongside Dong Bac Corporation, supplying fuel primarily for power generation.
Coal production is concentrated in the northern provinces, particularly Quang Ninh, with output largely geared toward meeting rising domestic energy demand.
Despite being a producer, Vietnam has become a net coal importer in recent years, driven by rapid growth in coal-fired power capacity.
The sector is undergoing gradual restructuring as the government balances energy security, import reliance, and long-term transition goals.
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The data
Vietnam imports of coal in April, 2026 US$m
| April | March | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 970.88 | 601.38 | 61.44% | 2,777.48 |
| Other | 81.72 | 46.46 | 75.89% | 270.49 |
| Australia | 345.80 | 172.64 | 100.30% | 1,047.05 |
| Indonesia | 344.95 | 244.76 | 40.93% | 934.82 |
| Russia | 170.35 | 115.96 | 46.91% | 447.41 |
| Laos | 21.14 | 14.23 | 48.55% | 49.35 |
| China | 6.90 | 7.29 | -5.27% | 28.25 |
| Malaysia | 0.02 | 0.05 | -60.00% | 0.12 |