Vietnam recorded a total import-export turnover of US$276.89 billion in the first four months of 2025, reflecting a 15.7% increase year-on-year, according to data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Export revenue rose by 13%, while imports surged by 18.6%, resulting in a trade surplus of US$3.79 billion for the January–April period.
In April alone, total trade reached US$74.32 billion, a 1.4% decrease from the previous month but a 21.3% increase compared to April 2024. Exports for the month amounted to US$37.45 billion, down 2.8% month-on-month.
From January to April, the domestic sector contributed US$40.74 billion in export earnings, a sharp 18.1% increase, accounting for 29% of the country’s total exports. Meanwhile, the foreign-invested sector, including crude oil, brought in US$99.6 billion, up 11%, making up the remaining 71%.
On the import side, Viet Nam spent US$136.55 billion during the period. The domestic sector imported US$51.26 billion worth of goods, up 21.1%, while the foreign-invested sector imported US$85.29 billion, a 17.1% increase.
The United States remained Viet Nam’s largest export destination, with a turnover of US$43.4 billion, while China continued to be the leading import source, with imports totaling US$53.2 billion.
VIETNAM MANUAL TEAM, MAY2025