Customs revenue from import-export activities rises 9.2% in five months
The Department of Customs reported that state budget revenues from import-export activities in the first five months of 2025 reached VND182.51 trillion (US$6.99 billion), equivalent to 44.4% of the assigned estimate and increasing 9.2% year-on-year.
During this period, the country’s total trade turnover hit US$355.79 billion, up 15.7% from last year's figure. Exports and imports accounted for US$180.23 billion and US$175.56 billion, annual increases of 14% and 17.5%, respectively. These figures resulted in a trade surplus of US$4.67 billion, down 46.4% year-on-year.
The first five months saw complicated developments in smuggling, commercial fraud, and illegal cross-border transport of goods. Maritime routes accounted for the largest share of violations, with 686 out of 1,247 cases (55%) detected, seized, and handled.
Meanwhile, illegal transport of drugs, currency, and gold via air routes showed signs of increase.
On land routes, illegal trading and transport of fireworks and white sugar continued in central provinces and along the Vietnam – Laos border. The illicit trade and transport of goods without invoices or proof of origin remained complicated, especially for frozen food products, consumer goods, cigarettes, and tobacco leaves in border areas with China and Cambodia.
In total, 6,453 cases of smuggling and related violations were detected and tackled between January and May, with the estimated value of confiscated goods amounting to VND11.29 trillion.
Border trade surges as agricultural products hit peak harvest season
The number of trucks arriving at border gate areas across the northern province of Lang Son has surged in recent days, according to the Dong Dang - Lang Son Border Gate Economic Zone Management Board.
