Thanh Hoa province's export activities continued to maintain positive growth momentum in December. This performance was highlighted by a surge in key commodities, strategic market expansion, and a shift toward green production, all while effectively leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
According to a report from the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade, the province's total export value in December 2025 is estimated at $693.3 million, representing a 2.3% increase over the previous month and a 14.5% rise compared to the same period in 2024. These results underscore exports as a bright spot in the province's external economic activities, even amidst lingering global economic uncertainties.
For the full year of 2025, the province's total export turnover is estimated to reach approximately $7.3 billion, a 20.3% year-on-year increase, achieving 91.3% of the annual target. This achievement reflects the significant efforts of the business community to maintain production, secure new orders, and proactively adapt to the increasingly stringent requirements of international markets.
The Department of Industry and Trade noted that, alongside traditional markets such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea, many local enterprises have actively expanded into Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. This market diversification helps businesses mitigate risks, stabilize output, and enhance their resilience against tariff fluctuations and new trade barriers.
Furthermore, the province is intensifying support for businesses to master rules of origin and technical standards, allowing them to capitalize on tariff preferences from FTAs such as the EVFTA, UKVFTA, and CPTPP. These agreements serve as a vital foundation for companies to reduce costs, bolster competitive advantages, and scale up production in line with green and circular economy models.
Notably, the Vietnam–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which commits to eliminating tariffs on 99% of export turnover, is expected to open vast opportunities for Thanh Hoa’s goods to penetrate the Middle Eastern market. Many local enterprises in the agricultural and processed food sectors have already obtained Halal certification, positioning themselves to tap into the high-potential Islamic market.
Beyond commodity exports, Thanh Hoa is also broadening cooperation in high-tech sectors, green industries, and smart city development with partners from South Korea and Japan, signaling a comprehensive approach to sustainable economic growth.
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