Vietnam’s exports of coal increased by 153.30 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$16.18 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s coal exports total US$22.76 million for 2025, driven by a sharp rise in shipments to Japan and the Philippines.
The surge in exports was largely due to a significant increase in shipments to Japan, which rose by an extraordinary 32,089.87 percent, amounting to US$6.54 million. Exports to the Philippines also saw strong growth, amounting to US$6.48 million. Additionally, exports to Taiwan reached US$577,500, marking the first shipments of the year.
However, some markets experienced declines. Exports to Indonesia and Thailand saw significant drops, decreasing by 49.44 percent and 96.00 percent, respectively.
See also: Coal in Vietnam: Industry Overview
Vietnam coal exports, February 2025, US$ millions
| February | January | MoM | % of Total | YTD | |
| Total | 16.18 | 6.39 | 153.30% | 100.00% | 22.76 |
| Other | 0.08 | 0.08 | -6.49% | 0.47% | 0.14 |
| Indonesia | 2.46 | 4.87 | -49.44% | 15.20% | 7.32 |
| Thailand | 0.06 | 1.42 | -96.00% | 0.35% | 1.67 |
| Japan | 6.54 | 0.02 | 32089.87% | 40.40% | 6.56 |
| Philippines | 6.48 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 40.01% | 6.49 |
| Taiwan | 0.58 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 3.57% | 0.58 |
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