Vietnam’s Trade Surplus Reaches USD 19.56 Billion After 10 Months

According to data from the General Statistics Office, Vietnam’s total trade turnover in October 2025 reached USD 81.49 billion, down 1.2% from the previous month but up 17.2% year-on-year. Over the first ten months, total import-export value amounted to USD 762.44 billion, an increase of 17.4% compared to the same period last year. Exports grew by 16.2%, imports by 18.6%, resulting in a trade surplus of USD 19.56 billion.

In October alone, exports were estimated at USD 42.05 billion, down 1.5% month-on-month but up 17.5% year-on-year. Domestic enterprises saw a 17.4% decrease, while foreign-invested (FDI) firms recorded a sharp 31.8% growth. Cumulatively, exports reached USD 391 billion, with domestic businesses contributing USD 94.17 billion (24.1%) and FDI enterprises USD 296.83 billion (75.9%). Vietnam had 36 export items exceeding USD 1 billion in value, accounting for 94.1% of total exports, with seven categories surpassing the USD 10 billion mark and contributing nearly 68% of total export turnover. Processed industrial goods dominated with USD 346.73 billion (88.7%), followed by agricultural and forestry products at USD 32.62 billion, seafood at USD 9.33 billion, and fuel and minerals at USD 2.32 billion.

On the import side, the total import value in October reached USD 39.45 billion, down 1% from the previous month but up 16.8% year-on-year. For the 10-month period, imports rose 18.6% to USD 371.44 billion, including USD 117 billion from domestic enterprises and USD 254.44 billion from FDI companies. The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export destination with USD 126.2 billion, while China continued to be the biggest import source with USD 150.9 billion. Vietnam recorded trade surpluses of USD 111 billion with the U.S., USD 32.2 billion with the EU, and USD 1.6 billion with Japan. Meanwhile, trade deficits were reported with China (USD 93.9 billion), South Korea (USD 25.6 billion), and ASEAN (USD 11.6 billion).Experts emphasized that the USD 19.56 billion trade surplus marks a strong recovery of Vietnam’s economy amid global trade fluctuations. To sustain momentum, Vietnam needs to boost high-value exports, diversify markets, and strengthen its role in the regional supply chain.