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Vietnam’s wheat imports remain stable, decreasing slightly by 0.57 percent in December

Vietnam imported US$100.89 million worth of wheat in December 2024, a marginal decline of 0.57 percent compared to November, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.58 billion.

Australia emerged as the top supplier, with imports nearly doubling to US$47.66 million, a 99 percent increase compared to November. Russia and Ukraine also recorded strong growth, with imports rising by 127.48 percent and 67.85 percent, respectively.

Conversely, imports from Canada and the USA fell sharply by 87.77 percent and 91.65 percent, respectively. Brazil did not register any imports in December, though it contributed significantly to year-to-date totals of US$293.14 million.

See also: Agriculture Industry in Vietnam

Vietnam import data for wheat in December 2024 US$

DecemberNovemberMoMYTD
Total100,890,792101,465,712-0.57%1,577,557,648
Other20,58620,5800.03%107,940,988
Australia47,657,16623,948,41099.00%362,415,396
Russia25,986,01011,423,389127.48%139,281,777
Ukraine21,098,06112,569,77767.85%384,871,660
Canada5,240,29042,858,816-87.77%140,101,936
USA888,67910,644,740-91.65%149,802,719
Brazil293,143,172

See also: How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam

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