Vietnam imported US$53.39 million worth of pharmaceutical materials in December 2024, a sharp 35.5 percent increase compared to November, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$480.09 million.
China remained the leading supplier, contributing US$38.90 million, a 19.54 percent increase from the previous month. India experienced significant growth, with imports surging by 157.30 percent to US$9.18 million. South Korea saw the most dramatic rise, with imports increasing by 1,520.56 percent to US$386,163, while Spain recorded a 395.88 percent increase to US$326,801.
On the other hand, imports from Germany and Thailand dropped by 8.57 percent and 44.71 percent, respectively. Singapore and Italy also saw slight declines of 58.96 percent and 0.70 percent, respectively.
See also: Pharmaceuticals Industry in Vietnam
Vietnam import data for pharmaceutical materials in December 2024 US$
December | November | MoM | YTD | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 53,394,508 | 39,405,869 | 35.50% | 480,092,018 |
Other | 2,118,032 | 806,067 | 162.76% | 12,859,449 |
China | 38,899,163 | 32,541,056 | 19.54% | 344,196,285 |
India | 9,181,216 | 3,568,339 | 157.30% | 79,531,614 |
Italy | 538,339 | 542,135 | -0.70% | 9,086,787 |
Germany | 516,166 | 564,539 | -8.57% | 5,544,346 |
Switzerland | 414,621 | 169,320 | 144.87% | 4,023,148 |
South Korea | 386,163 | 23,829 | 1,520.56% | 2,821,310 |
France | 342,281 | 345,179 | -0.84% | 2,044,420 |
Spain | 326,801 | 65,903 | 395.88% | 12,937,125 |
Austria | 199,199 | – | – | 393,424 |
Thailand | 171,000 | 309,264 | -44.71% | 2,024,396 |
UK | 153,063 | 108,480 | 41.10% | 1,980,587 |
Singapore | 148,464 | 361,758 | -58.96% | 2,649,127 |