Budget revenue from import-export activities in January increased by more than 13%

Carrying out customs clearance procedures for goods at Yen Bai Customs Branch. Illustrative photo: Tien Khanh/VNA

Also according to the General Department of Customs, exports in January 2024 reached 33.57 billion USD, up 6.7% (equivalent to an increase of 2.1 billion USD) compared to the previous month. Compared to the same period in 2023, exports in January 2024 increased by 42% (equivalent to an increase of 9.92 billion USD).

Meanwhile, in January, imports reached 30.65 billion USD, up 4.2% (equivalent to an increase of 1.25 billion USD) compared to the previous month, and up 33.3% (equivalent to an increase of 7.66 billion USD) compared to the same period in 2023.

Total import and export in January 2024 is estimated at 64.22 billion USD, up 5.5% (equivalent to an increase of 3.35 billion USD) compared to the previous month and up 37.7% (equivalent to an increase of 17.58 billion USD) compared to the same period in 2023. Thus, the trade balance in January 2024 had a trade surplus of 2.92 billion USD.

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