Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metals, and related articles increased by 19.40 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$52.31 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s total exports in this category for 2025 amount to US$96.13 million, showing significant demand in international markets.
The rise in exports was driven by a strong increase in shipments to the USA, which surged by 51.89 percent, amounting to US$20.34 million. Exports to France also saw a notable rise of 72.33 percent. Additionally, exports to Thailand experienced significant growth, increasing by 131.11 percent.
However, some markets experienced a decline. Exports to South Korea and Belgium dropped by 23.69 percent and 21.90 percent, respectively.
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Vietnam precious stones and metal exports, February 2025, US$ millions
| February | January | MoM | % of Total | YTD | |
| Total | 52.31 | 43.81 | 19.40% | 100.00% | 96.13 |
| Other | 5.55 | 6.12 | -9.29% | 10.61% | 11.67 |
| USA | 20.34 | 13.39 | 51.89% | 38.88% | 33.73 |
| South Korea | 4.61 | 6.04 | -23.69% | 8.81% | 10.66 |
| Japan | 6.26 | 5.47 | 14.57% | 11.98% | 11.73 |
| Hong Kong | 4.13 | 3.44 | 19.92% | 7.89% | 7.57 |
| Belgium | 2.53 | 3.24 | -21.90% | 4.83% | 5.77 |
| France | 3.76 | 2.18 | 72.33% | 7.18% | 5.94 |
| Australia | 1.10 | 1.73 | -36.31% | 2.10% | 2.82 |
| Thailand | 3.00 | 1.30 | 131.11% | 5.73% | 4.29 |
| Germany | 0.41 | 0.31 | 32.78% | 0.78% | 0.71 |
| UK | 0.32 | 0.26 | 20.52% | 0.61% | 0.58 |
| Spain | 0.21 | 0.21 | -0.54% | 0.39% | 0.41 |
| Taiwan | 0.11 | 0.14 | -18.63% | 0.21% | 0.25 |
See also: How to Start an Export Business in Vietnam.