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Vietnam’s crude oil imports decrease by 6.85 percent in March

Vietnam’s crude oil imports totalled US$749.65 million in March, marking a 6.85 percent decrease from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$2.20 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Imports from Kuwait accounted for 78.47 percent of total imports, totalling US$617.59 million, a 4.07 percent drop compared to February. New imports from Nigeria and Brunei Darussalam totalled US$80.13 million and US$51.93 million, respectively.

See also: Crude Oil Industry in Vietnam

Vietnam crude oil imports, March, US$ millions

March February MoM YTD % of Total
Total 749.65 804.76 -6.85% 2,198.98 100.00%
Other 0.00 160.98 -100.00% 341.45 15.53%
Kuwait 617.59 643.78 -4.07% 1,725.47 78.47%
Nigeria 80.13 0.00 0.00% 80.13 3.64%
Brunei Darussalam
51.93 0.00 0.00% 51.93 2.36%

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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