Import-export turnover exceeds 597 billion USD
According to information from the Customs Department, in August 2025, the total import-export value of goods of Vietnam reached 83.06 billion USD, up 0.9% over the previous month, equivalent to an increase of 769 million USD. Of which, exports reached 43.39 billion USD, up 2.6% (equivalent to an increase of 1.1 billion USD), while imports reached 39.67 billion USD, down 0.8% (equivalent to a decrease of 329 million USD).
In the first 8 months of 2025, the total import-export turnover of goods reached 597.93 billion USD, up 16.3% over the same period last year, equivalent to an increase of 83.89 billion USD. Of which, exports reached 305.96 billion USD, up 14.8% (up 39.53 billion USD) and imports reached 291.97 billion USD, up 17.9% (up 44.36 billion USD).
The trade balance in August 2025 continued to have a surplus of 3.72 billion USD. However, the accumulated balance for the first 8 months only reached a surplus of 13.99 billion USD, down 25.7% over the same period in 2024 (18.83 billion USD). This development reflects the higher growth rate of imports than exports.
Import-export activities of FDI enterprises still play a key role. In the first 8 months of 2025, the import-export turnover of this sector reached 425.57 billion USD, up 22.1% over the same period, equivalent to an increase of 77.08 billion USD. Of which, exports reached 228.38 billion USD, up 19.7% and imports reached 19719 billion USD, up 25.1%.
In contrast, the domestic business sector recorded more modest growth, reaching 172.36 billion USD, up 4.1% (up 6.81 billion USD) over the same period. Of which, exports reached 77.59 billion USD, up 2.7% and imports reached 94.78 billion USD, up 5.3%.
In export markets, the United States continues to be Vietnam's largest partner. Exports to this market in the first 8 months of 2025 reached 99.05 billion USD, up 26.4% over the same period last year, equivalent to an increase of 20.67 billion USD and accounting for 32% of the total export turnover of the country.
China ranked second with 42.01 billion USD, up 9.2% (up 3.53 billion USD). Exports to the EU (27 countries) reached 36.94 billion USD, up 8.1% (up 2.78 billion USD); ASEAN reached 25.38 billion USD, up 3.2% (up 0.79 billion USD).
Some other Asian markets also recorded positive growth: South Korea reached 18.93 billion USD, up 11.8% (up 2 billion USD); Japan reached 17.48 billion USD, up 9% (up 1.44 billion USD). Notably, exports to Hong Kong reached 11.18 billion USD, a sharp increase of 36.8%, equivalent to an increase of 3.01 billion USD over the same period last year.
Exports of key items continue to increase
For goods exports, August 2025 reached 43.39 billion USD, up 2.6% over the previous month. The main driver came from computers, electronic products and components with an increase of 1.15 billion USD.
In the first 8 months of 2025, exports of goods reached 305.96 billion USD, up 14.8% over the same period, equivalent to an increase of 39.53 billion USD. Of which, the group of computers, electronic products and components contributed the largest with an increase of 20.15 billion USD.
Some other groups of goods also recorded a significant increase: machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts increased by 4.54 billion USD; toys, sports equipment and parts increased by 3.02 billion USD; coffee increased by 2.46 billion USD; textiles increased by 2.07 billion USD; means of transport and spare parts increased by 1.28 billion USD; footwear of all kinds increased by 1.09 billion USD.
For textiles alone, exports in August 2025 reached 3.86 billion USD, down 1.3% compared to the previous month. In the first 8 months, textile and garment exports reached 26.47 billion USD, up 8.5% (up 2.07 billion USD) over the same period. Exports to the United States alone reached 12.07 billion USD, up 11.8%; the EU (27 countries) reached 3.16 billion USD, up 12.5%; Japan reached 2.96 billion USD, up 7.8%; while South Korea reached 1.96 billion USD, down 4.7% over the same period last year.
For shoes of all kinds, exports in August 2025 reached 2 billion USD, down 9% compared to the previous month. Accumulated for 8 months, shoe exports reached 16.08 billion USD, up 7.2% (up 1.09 billion USD). Of which, exports to the United States reached 6.07 billion USD, up 8.7% (up 485 million USD); to the EU (27 countries) reached 3.92 billion USD, up 7.5% (up 273 million USD). These two markets account for 62% of the total value of shoe exports nationwide. In contrast, exports to China reached 1.12 billion USD, down 15.1% over the same period.
