Total foreign trade value stands at $42.36 billion in first half of December

According to preliminary reports from Vietnam Customs, in the first half of December, Vietnam's total import-export value reached approximately $42.36 billion, marking an increase of 10.44% (equivalent to $4.01 billion) compared to the first half of November.

This figure is also nearly 33.85% higher (equivalent to $10.71 billion) than the same period last year, indicating a positive trend in Vietnam's international trade activities.

Cumulatively, from the beginning of the year to December 15, 2025, the country's import-export turnover hit $883.72 billion, up over 18.14% (equivalent to $135.7 billion) compared to the same period in 2024.

In terms of exports, the total export turnover reached $20.2 billion, an increase of 4.94%, equivalent to $950.12 million compared to the first half of November. The improvement in agricultural products and traditional goods has driven the increase in total export turnover.

In the first half of December 2025, textiles, coffee, and high-tech products were the three groups with export values exceeding $1 billion each. 

Overall, from the beginning of the year to mid-December, Vietnam's exports reached $451.18 billion, an increase of over $65.33 billion, equivalent to 16.93%, compared to the same period last year. 

On the import side, Vietnam recorded a turnover of $222.16 billion in the first half of December, marking an increase of 15.99% or $3.05 billion, compared to the first half of November.

As a result, the country's total import turnover this year as of December 15 reached $432.54 billion, an increase of $70.37 billion (equivalent to 19.43%) compared to the same period last year.

The two groups with the highest increases were computers, electronic products, and components, and machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts, with increases of $41.26 billion and $11.55 billion, respectively.

In the first half of December 2025, the total export turnover was lower than the import turnover, leading to a temporary trade deficit of $1.96 billion. However, cumulatively from the beginning of the year to December 15, the trade balance still recorded a surplus of $18.64 billion.