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Vietnam’s corn imports decline by 2.68 percent in December

Vietnam imported US$343.29 million worth of corn in December 2024, a slight 2.68 percent decrease compared to November, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$3.04 billion.

Argentina saw a significant increase in its exports to Vietnam, rising by 20.99 percent to US$137.16 million. Laos also recorded substantial growth, with imports increasing by 134.90 percent to US$3.87 million. However, imports from Brazil dropped sharply by 21.71 percent, contributing US$182.87 million in December.

Other smaller suppliers showed mixed results. Imports from Thailand fell by 55.83 percent, while other suppliers collectively saw a dramatic increase of 552.22 percent to US$18.83 million. Imports from India and Myanmar remained negligible during December.

See also: Agriculture Industry in Vietnam

Vietnam import data for corn in December 2024 US$

DecemberNovemberMoMYTD
Total343,294,691352,756,483-2.68%3,041,235,041
Other18,833,6892,887,617552.22%272,764,809
Brazil182,871,326233,588,903-21.71%1,188,592,048
Argentina137,157,210113,367,05920.99%1,533,005,032
Laos3,874,3601,649,350134.90%24,703,154
Thailand558,1061,263,554-55.83%14,698,390
India6,931,608
Myanmar540,000

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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