According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of USD 2.27 billion in July 2025. Cumulatively, in the first seven months of 2025, the total trade surplus reached USD 10.18 billion, continuing the positive trend in the country’s foreign trade balance.
Strong Growth in Export-Import Activities
In July 2025, total import-export turnover reached USD 82.27 billion, up 8.0% compared to June and 16.8% year-on-year.
For the January–July 2025 period, the total trade value hit USD 514.7 billion, marking a 16.3% increase over the same period last year:
- Exports: USD 262.44 billion (+14.8% YoY)
- Imports: USD 252.26 billion (+17.9% YoY)
- Trade Surplus: USD 10.18 billion
Export Performance Highlights
Vietnam’s export value in July 2025 reached USD 42.27 billion, an increase of 6.9% compared to June:
- Domestic sector: USD 8.95 billion (+3.5%)
- Foreign-invested sector (incl. crude oil): USD 33.32 billion (+7.9%)
Year-on-year, exports in July grew by 16.0%, led by:
- FDI sector: +25.9%
- Domestic sector: -10.3%
For the first 7 months, exports reached USD 262.44 billion, up 14.8% YoY:
- Domestic sector: USD 67.48 billion (+6.7%) — 25.7% share
- FDI sector (incl. crude oil): USD 194.96 billion (+17.9%) — 74.3% share
🔹 28 export items exceeded USD 1 billion in value, accounting for 91.7% of total exports.
🔹 9 items exceeded USD 5 billion, representing 72.3%.
Export Structure Breakdown (Jan–Jul 2025):
- Manufactured & industrial goods: USD 232.37 billion (88.6%)
- Agricultural & forestry products: USD 22.4 billion (8.5%)
- Aquatic products: USD 6.08 billion (2.3%)
- Fuel & mineral resources: USD 1.59 billion (0.6%)
Import Performance Highlights
Vietnam’s import value in July 2025 stood at USD 40.0 billion, an increase of 9.1% from June:
- Domestic sector: USD 11.29 billion (+4.6%)
- FDI sector: USD 28.71 billion (+11.0%)
Compared to July 2024:
- Overall imports grew 17.8%
- Domestic sector decreased 5.0%
- FDI sector increased 30.0%
In the first 7 months, imports totaled USD 252.26 billion:
- Domestic sector: USD 84.07 billion (+8.0%)
- FDI sector: USD 168.19 billion (+23.6%)
🔸 36 import items exceeded USD 1 billion, accounting for 90.5% of total imports.
🔸 9 items exceeded USD 5 billion, contributing 64.1% of the total.
Import Structure Breakdown (Jan–Jul 2025):
- Production materials: USD 236.57 billion (93.8%)
- Machinery, equipment, spare parts: 51.7%
- Raw materials, fuels: 42.1%
- Consumer goods: USD 15.69 billion (6.2%)
🔎 Key Takeaways for Investors and Trade Analysts
Vietnam’s consistent trade surplus, strong export growth led by the FDI sector, and diversified export structure reinforce its role as a major player in global manufacturing and supply chains.
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Source: congthuong.vn