Total import and export turnover in the first month of 2026 increased sharply compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam's total import and export turnover in the first month of 2026, although slightly lower than the previous month, still showed a strong increase compared to the same period in 2025.

In January 2026, nine product categories achieved export turnover exceeding $1 billion USD.

According to data reported by the General Statistics Office ( Ministry of Finance ), in January 2026, Vietnam's total import and export turnover reached US$88.16 billion, a decrease of 0.6% compared to December 2025, but an increase of 39% compared to the same period last year. Of this, exports increased by 29.7%, and imports increased by 49.2%.

Export turnover in January 2026 reached US$43.19 billion, a decrease of 2.0% compared to the previous month. Of this, the domestic economic sector accounted for US$9.51 billion, a decrease of 2.0%; and the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) accounted for US$33.68 billion, a decrease of 1.9%.

In January 2026, nine product categories achieved export turnover exceeding $1 billion, accounting for 72.4% of total export turnover.

Regarding the structure of export groups in January 2026, processed industrial goods reached US$38.43 billion, accounting for 89.0%; agricultural and forestry products reached US$3.65 billion, accounting for 8.5%; aquatic products reached US$1.01 billion, accounting for 2.3%; and fuels and minerals reached US$0.10 billion, accounting for 0.2%.

Goods imports in January 2026 reached US$44.97 billion, an increase of 0.6% compared to the previous month. Of this, the domestic economic sector accounted for US$12.91 billion, a decrease of 11.4%; while the foreign-invested sector accounted for US$32.06 billion, an increase of 6.5%.

Compared to the same period last year, merchandise imports in January 2026 increased by 49.2%, of which the domestic economic sector increased by 18.2%; and the foreign-invested sector increased by 66.8%.

In January 2026, there were 8 imported items with a value exceeding 1 billion USD, accounting for 64.9% of the total import turnover (including 1 item with an import value exceeding 10 billion USD, accounting for 37.0%).

Regarding the structure of export groups, processed industrial goods reached US$38.43 billion, accounting for 89%; agricultural and forestry products reached US$3.65 billion (8.5%); aquatic products reached US$1.01 billion (2.3%); and fuels and minerals reached US$0.1 billion (0.2%).

The United States is Vietnam's largest export market, with a trade value of $13.9 billion. China is Vietnam's largest import market, with a trade value of $19.0 billion.

TT (compiled)

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/tong-kim-ngach-xuat-nhap-khau-thang-dau-nam-2026-tang-manh-so-voi-cung-ky-535341.html