Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$1,008 million in April, up from US$891 million in March, a change of 13.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$3,613 million worth of iron and steel by the end of April.
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Vietnam’s iron and steel industry
Vietnam’s steel industry is a core component of the country’s industrial base, supporting construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
Domestic production has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by strong demand and significant investment in large-scale steel plants.
The sector remains influenced by global price movements and trade dynamics, with imports and exports playing a key role in supply balance.
Government policies and infrastructure spending continue to shape growth, while competition and input costs present ongoing challenges for producers.
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The data
Vietnam imports of iron and steel in April, 2026 US$m
| April | March | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,008.05 | 891.46 | 13.08% | 3,612.68 |
| Other | 1.07 | 1.23 | -13.13% | 3.87 |
| China | 454.42 | 367.03 | 23.81% | 1,515.69 |
| Indonesia | 133.79 | 139.58 | -4.15% | 652.24 |
| Iceland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 308.12 |
| Japan | 123.55 | 129.86 | -4.86% | 433.23 |
| South Korea | 94.15 | 77.24 | 21.89% | 391.99 |
| Taiwan | 53.66 | 63.78 | -15.87% | 201.06 |
| Thailand | 5.73 | 8.20 | -30.10% | 22.96 |
| Sweden | 2.68 | 2.43 | 10.05% | 8.05 |
| Malaysia | 2.34 | 0.95 | 146.70% | 35.04 |
| Germany | 2.08 | 1.73 | 20.41% | 8.22 |
| Australia | 1.90 | 1.50 | 26.78% | 4.88 |
| Philippines | 1.06 | 1.05 | 0.95% | 4.18 |
| Belgium | 1.00 | 1.43 | -29.80% | 4.48 |
| Finland | 0.90 | 0.36 | 149.40% | 1.55 |
| USA | 0.54 | 1.21 | -55.69% | 4.02 |
| Denmark | 0.34 | 0.05 | 557.08% | 0.77 |
| Austria | 0.25 | 0.03 | 619.90% | 1.38 |
| France | 0.20 | 1.81 | -88.97% | 5.21 |
| Italy | 0.20 | 0.39 | -49.39% | 1.29 |
| Spain | 0.16 | 0.22 | -29.10% | 1.13 |
| Turkey | 0.09 | 0.37 | -75.35% | 0.64 |
| UK | 0.07 | 0.42 | -83.91% | 0.55 |
| Brazil | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.13 |
| Netherlands | 0.04 | 0.28 | -84.99% | 1.39 |
| South Africa | 0.02 | 0.09 | -72.84% | 0.39 |
| Canada | 0.00 | 0.06 | -100.00% | 0.15 |
| Singapore | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.03 |
| Poland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.03 |
| Hong Kong | 0.00 | 0.02 | -100.00% | 0.02 |