Vietnam’s exports maintained strong growth, reaching over USD 325 billion in the first nine months of 2025, with a trade surplus exceeding USD 13 billion, reaffirming its position in global trade.
Vietnam’s Exports 2025: Record Growth and Trade Surplus
According to preliminary data from the Vietnam Customs Department, import-export turnover hit over USD 39 billion in the first half of September 2025, raising the total value for the year to more than USD 637 billion.
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Exports: USD 325.26 billion
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Imports: USD 311.95 billion
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Trade Surplus: USD 13.31 billion
This marks the 10th consecutive year Vietnam has maintained a trade surplus, confirming its sustainable position in the global supply chain.
Main Export Markets: The United States and China remain the top destinations.
In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s traditional export markets showed strong growth:
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Exports to the United States: +26.4%
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Exports to China: +9.2%
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EU, South Korea, ASEAN: Positive growth
Currently, 29 export products have exceeded USD 1 billion in value, with 7 products surpassing USD 10 billion. Key product groups include:
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Electronics, computers, and components
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Phones and accessories
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Machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts
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Textiles and footwear
Wood Industry 2025: Opportunities from ODM and E-Commerce
According to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA), wood exports reached USD 11.1 billion in the first eight months of 2025, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Key markets include the United States, South Korea, Japan, China, and the EU.
Wood enterprises are encouraged to:
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Shift to the ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) model
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Focus on wooden furniture exports rather than pellets, wood chips, and plywood
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Leverage Amazon, Alibaba, and cross-border e-commerce to expand market reach
Illustrative photo. Source: VnEconomy
Textile and Garment Industry 2025: Challenges from Green Standards and Digitalization
According to VITAS, textile and garment exports reached USD 30.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025. If this growth continues, full-year exports could hit USD 48 billion.
However, the industry faces major challenges:
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Green Transition: Only 20–25% of enterprises have the capacity to invest in green technology.
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Digital Transformation: Essential for supply chain transparency to meet U.S. and EU requirements.
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FTAs Not Fully Utilized: EVFTA requires origin from fabric, CPTPP requires origin from yarn, but most raw materials are still imported from China.
Illustrative photo. Source: Government Electronic Newspaper
Three Key Pillars for Sustainable Export Growth in Vietnam
At the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, Ms. Nguyen Cam Trang, Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department, highlighted three key pillars to strengthen Vietnam’s export capacity and promote sustainable trade growth.
1. Supply: Ensure stable production and high-quality products to meet global export demand.
2. Market: Diversify trade partners and expand into the Middle East and South America (Mercosur).
3. Export Organization: Promote trade promotion, build strong export brands, and reform regulations to support enterprises.
Global Trends and Opportunities for Vietnam
Amid the ongoing global supply chain restructuring, Vietnam is emerging as a reliable destination for trade and investment. However, to maintain growth momentum, three major challenges need to be addressed:
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High logistics costs
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Infrastructure gaps requiring greater coordination
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Shortage of high-quality human resources to meet growing demand
If these issues are successfully resolved, Vietnam’s exports could continue to grow at 15% in 2025, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP growth.
With sustainable growth momentum, Vietnam’s exports in 2025 are making a new mark on the international market. Key sectors such as electronics, textiles, and wood products will remain the main growth drivers, while regulatory reforms, digital transformation, and green production are the keys for enterprises to fully seize opportunities from global trade.
Source: Vietnam Economic News
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