Vietnam imported pharmaceuticals to the tune of US$337 million in April, down from US$376 million in March, a change of -10.27 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$1,226 million worth of pharmaceuticals by the end of April.
Vietnam’s pharmaceuticals industry
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry is expanding rapidly, supported by rising healthcare demand, an ageing population, and increasing incomes.
The market remains reliant on imported drugs and raw materials, although domestic manufacturers are scaling up production and upgrading standards.
Foreign firms play a significant role through imports, distribution partnerships, and investment, particularly in high-value and specialised medicines.
Regulatory reforms, hospital procurement policies, and price controls continue to shape competition, market access, and industry growth.
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The data
Vietnam imports of pharmaceuticals in April, 2026 US$m
| April | March | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 337.12 | 375.71 | -10.27% | 1,226.05 |
| Other | 27.14 | 30.85 | -12.02% | 101.89 |
| Italy | 44.97 | 37.05 | 21.37% | 124.16 |
| France | 38.00 | 29.31 | 29.64% | 144.56 |
| Sweden | 30.21 | 3.18 | 848.53% | 48.16 |
| Germany | 28.78 | 35.40 | -18.70% | 118.70 |
| Iceland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 99.12 |
| USA | 21.13 | 30.97 | -31.77% | 87.82 |
| South Korea | 12.75 | 11.75 | 8.57% | 41.19 |
| Spain | 11.35 | 25.43 | -55.38% | 48.67 |
| Switzerland | 10.18 | 9.65 | 5.47% | 30.42 |
| Ireland | 10.15 | 20.90 | -51.41% | 54.39 |
| Thailand | 9.13 | 7.98 | 14.50% | 27.80 |
| UK | 8.77 | 12.47 | -29.66% | 29.10 |
| Netherlands | 7.67 | 11.66 | -34.25% | 32.30 |
| China | 6.73 | 7.90 | -14.78% | 22.69 |
| Austria | 6.32 | 10.48 | -39.68% | 30.61 |
| Japan | 4.85 | 4.42 | 9.82% | 16.19 |
| Hungary | 4.72 | 5.92 | -20.37% | 14.45 |
| Belgium | 4.37 | 15.89 | -72.51% | 40.44 |
| Cyprus | 3.37 | 1.71 | 96.83% | 10.60 |
| Australia | 2.83 | 3.87 | -26.77% | 19.65 |
| Turkey | 2.74 | 1.96 | 40.24% | 8.36 |
| Poland | 2.39 | 2.57 | -6.97% | 12.66 |
| Singapore | 2.00 | 1.45 | 37.90% | 4.95 |
| Malaysia | 1.89 | 1.09 | 73.14% | 8.55 |
| Lithuania | 1.33 | 1.33 | -0.02% | 3.99 |
| Canada | 1.14 | 1.60 | -28.71% | 4.97 |
| Bangladesh | 0.94 | 0.51 | 82.04% | 3.04 |
| Pakistan | 0.91 | 1.48 | -38.41% | 5.35 |
| Russia | 0.85 | 10.11 | -91.55% | 16.41 |
| Denmark | 0.80 | 1.66 | -51.45% | 7.59 |
| Taiwan | 0.41 | 1.72 | -75.90% | 3.19 |
| Indonesia | 0.37 | 0.68 | -45.96% | 3.51 |
| Philippines | 0.04 | 0.03 | 8.93% | 0.35 |
| Argentina | 0.00 | 0.04 | -100.00% | 0.20 |