Exports to the United States reached over $54 billion.

Textile and garment exports to the United States reached $5.31 billion in the first four months of the year, an increase of 3.1%. Photo: Vneconomy

According to the Customs Department, in the first four months of this year, the total value of goods imported and exported nationwide reached US$345.68 billion, an increase of 24.7% compared to the same period last year.

The United States continues to hold its position as the largest export market for goods, with a turnover of $54.04 billion, an increase of 24.6%. This increase corresponds to more than $10.6 billion and accounts for approximately 32% of the country's total export value.

China ranked second with export turnover reaching $23.02 billion, an increase of 26.9%. This was followed by the EU with $20.54 billion, an increase of 11.4%; ASEAN with $14.95 billion, an increase of 19.4%; and South Korea with $10.72 billion, an increase of 18%.

Notably, some markets recorded very high growth rates. Exports to Hong Kong (China) reached US$6.78 billion, up 48.4%; Thailand reached US$3.7 billion, up 39.3%; and Mexico reached US$2.76 billion, up 34%.

Meanwhile, some markets experienced sharp declines. Exports to the United Arab Emirates fell by 21.5%; Ireland by 42.7%; and Argentina by as much as 51.4% compared to the same period last year.

Technology product groups continue to play a leading role in exports to major markets. Specifically, the group of computers, electronic products, and components reached $42.76 billion in the first four months, an increase of 46.1%.

The United States was the largest export market for this product group, with a turnover of $17.12 billion, an increase of nearly 60%. Exports to China reached $6.3 billion, up 24.9%; and to South Korea with $3.18 billion, up 20.3%. Notably, exports to Mexico increased by as much as 177% compared to the same period last year.

For the group of phones and components, China was the largest market with $4.61 billion, up 29.8%; the United States reached $3.71 billion, up 7.9%; exports to South Korea increased very sharply, by 114%.

The machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts sector continued its positive export growth momentum in the first four months of 2026. The United States remained the largest market with a turnover of $8.68 billion, an increase of 21.3% compared to the same period last year. Exports to the EU reached $2.39 billion, a slight increase of 1.5%, while the Chinese market recorded a dramatic increase of 66.3%, reaching $2 billion.

Nevertheless, many traditional industries are still facing difficulties. Textile and garment exports increased only slightly by 1.3%. The US market reached $5.31 billion, up 3.1%, but exports to Japan and South Korea both decreased (6.4% and 9.4%, respectively).

Footwear exports remained almost flat, increasing by only 0.3%. The United States and the EU continued to be the two largest markets, accounting for 66% of the total export value of this product group.

In the agricultural sector, rice exports decreased by 10.3% in value, although exports to ASEAN and China still increased significantly. Meanwhile, seafood exports reached $3.65 billion, an increase of 13.7%, mainly due to a strong 48.5% increase in the Chinese market.

Source: https://daibieunhandan.vn/xuat-khau-sang-hoa-ky-dat-hon-54-ty-usd-10418449.html