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中文 (中国)According to the latest report from the Vietnam Customs Department, from the beginning of 2025 to mid-October, the total value of Vietnam’s import and export exceeded USD 715 billion, achieving a trade surplus of nearly USD 18 billion. This milestone highlights the resilience and crucial role of Vietnam’s import and export in driving national economic growth amid global market fluctuations.
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Preliminary statistics show that during the first 15 days of October, the total import and export turnover reached USD 38.04 billion, including USD 19.34 billion in exports (down 17.4% compared with the previous period) and USD 18.69 billion in imports (down 5.9%). As a result, the trade balance for the first half of October recorded a surplus of USD 0.65 billion, confirming the ongoing stability of Vietnam’s import and export activities. In terms of exports, four major export categories achieved turnovers exceeding USD 1 billion. Leading the list were computers, electronic products, and components with USD 4.39 billion, followed by machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts with USD 2.42 billion, phones and components at USD 2.4 billion, and textiles and garments with USD 1.49 billion. Other export sectors such as footwear, vehicles and parts, wood products, seafood, and fruits and vegetables also posted strong performance, reflecting the growing diversification and sustainability of Vietnam’s export structure.
On the import side, during the same 15-day period, two import groups surpassed USD 1 billion each, namely computers, electronic products, and components at USD 6.19 billion, and machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts at USD 2.56 billion. This pattern shows that most imports continue to support industrial manufacturing, especially in processing and production industries, serving as a foundation for Vietnam’s import and export growth.
From the beginning of the year to October 15, 2025, the total scale of Vietnam’s import and export reached nearly USD 719 billion. Of this total, exports reached USD 368.13 billion, up 16.14% year-on-year, while imports amounted to USD 350.72 billion, up 18.67%. The trade balance therefore remained in surplus at USD 17.41 billion, underscoring Vietnam’s growing strength within the global trade and supply chain network.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the performance of Vietnam’s import and export remains a key highlight of the national economy in 2025. If no major shocks occur in the fourth quarter, the country’s total import and export turnover could surpass the record USD 900 billion, with an estimated trade surplus of more than USD 20 billion. This reflects not only the improving competitiveness of Vietnamese goods but also the adaptability of domestic enterprises in meeting international standards and capitalizing on free trade agreements.Amid global uncertainties, Vietnam’s import and export continues to demonstrate robust momentum, contributing significantly to macroeconomic stability and laying a solid foundation for long-term sustainable development.