Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials declined by 32.60 percent month-on-month in January to US$65.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$97.06 million recorded in December.
Year-to-date, Vietnam’s total imports of these materials stood at US$65.42 million. China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$31.81 million, or 48.6 percent of the total. India followed with US$11.77 million, representing 17.98 percent, while South Korea supplied US$5 million.
Among major suppliers, Belgium recorded the highest month-on-month growth, increasing 54.80 percent, followed by Switzerland at 33.21 percent and India at 31.51 percent. In contrast, the UK saw the steepest decline, with imports falling 90.71 percent. Japan and Taiwan also posted significant drops of 64.09 percent and 62.11 percent, respectively.
The industry remains heavily reliant on China, which accounted for nearly half of Vietnam’s insecticide and rodenticide imports. While Belgium and Switzerland showed notable growth, overall imports from most key suppliers declined, reflecting shifting trade patterns.
See also: Chemical Industry in Vietnam
Vietnam insecticide and rodenticide imports, January, US$ millions