Export turnover enjoys double-digit growth as of mid-April
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s export sector has posted impressive growth in the first months of 2025, with total export turnover reaching US$119.62 billion, reflecting a 10.53% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Department of Vietnam Customs.
In the first half of April alone, export turnover was recorded at US$16.75 billion, highlighting continued strong international demand for Vietnamese goods.
Some key export categories included electronic products and components (US$3.7 billion); machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts (US$2.1 billion); phones and components (US$1.77 billion); textile and garments (US$1.3 billion); and footwear (US$1 billion).
Meanwhile, the first half of April saw Vietnam spend US$16.7 billion on imports, mainly computers, electronic products, and components (US$5.55 billion); and machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts (US$2.46 billion).
So far in 2025, Vietnam’s total import turnover has reached US$118.35 billion, an increase of 16.68% compared to the same period last year.
The country’s total trade turnover as of April 15 stands at US$237.97 billion, reflecting a solid 13.5% year-on-year growth. Vietnam also recorded a trade surplus of US$1.27 billion, underlining the resilience and competitiveness of its export-driven economy.
Four more Vietnamese agricultural products exported officially to China
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recently signed protocols on the official export of chili, passion fruit, bird's nest, and rice bran to China during the official visit of Chinese President and Party General Secretary Xi Jinping to Vietnam from April 14 to 15.
