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Vietnam’s crude oil imports rise by 32.05 percent in December

Vietnam imported US$636.96 million worth of crude oil in December 2024, marking a significant 32.05 percent increase compared to November, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports of crude oil reached US$8.11 billion.

Kuwait remained Vietnam’s largest crude oil supplier, contributing US$578.56 million in December, a 28.81 percent increase from the previous month. Imports from other sources collectively rose by an impressive 75.88 percent, reaching US$58.40 million.

Imports from Brunei Darussalam and Nigeria remained unchanged at zero in December, with their year-to-date contributions standing at US$105.39 million and US$433.41 million, respectively.

See also: Crude Oil Industry in Vietnam

Vietnam import data for crude oil in December 2024 US$

DecemberNovemberMoMYTD
Total636,960,522482,351,23932.05%8,114,728,501
Other58,397,49633,203,44275.88%579,800,828
Kuwait578,563,026449,147,79728.81%6,996,131,273
Brunei Darussalam000.00%105,385,381
Nigeria000.00%433,411,019

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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