FDI sector's import and export continues to play a leading role with 211.59 billion USD

(GLO)- According to preliminary statistics recently released by the General Department of Customs (Ministry of Finance), Vietnam's total import-export turnover from the beginning of the year to May 15, 2025 reached 313.26 billion USD, of which the FDI sector reached 211.59 billion USD.

Accordingly, Vietnam's total import-export turnover from the beginning of the year to May 15, 2025 reached 313.26 billion USD, an increase of 15.3%, equivalent to an increase of 41.53 billion USD in absolute terms compared to the same period in 2024. Of which, the total import-export value of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises plays a leading role in the country's foreign trade activities and reached 211.59 billion USD, an increase of 15.5% (equivalent to an increase of 28.4 billion USD).

Import and export of goods are still sticking to the growth target.

Regarding exports: As of May 15, 2025, the total export turnover of the whole country reached 157.5 billion USD, an increase of 13.3% over the same period last year (equivalent to an increase of 18.49 billion USD). Of which, the export value of goods of FDI enterprises reached 112.36 billion USD, an increase of 13.1%, equivalent to an increase of nearly 13 billion USD over the same period last year, accounting for 71.3% of the total export value of the whole country.

From the beginning of the year to May 15, some key export groups recorded impressive growth: computers, electronic products and components: increased by 9.22 billion USD, equivalent to 38.3%; machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts: increased by 2.66 billion USD, equivalent to 16.1%; coffee achieved the strongest growth, with 1.52 billion USD, up 56.6%.

Export value of some major commodity groups accumulated from January 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025 and the same period in 2024. Source: Customs Department

Regarding imports: Total import turnover by mid-May reached 155.76 billion USD, up 17.4% over the same period last year, equivalent to an increase of 23.04 billion USD. Of which, the import value of goods by FDI enterprises reached 99.23 billion USD, up 18.4% (equivalent to an increase of 15.4 billion USD) over the same period in 2024, accounting for nearly 64% of the total import value of the whole country.

Cumulative import value of some major commodity groups from January 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025 and the same period in 2024. Source: Customs Department

From the beginning of the year to May 15, imported goods with strong increases included: computers, electronic products and components (up 13.26 billion USD, equivalent to 36.7%); machinery and equipment (up 3.71 billion USD, equivalent to 22.6%).

Thus, as of May 15, 2025, Vietnam's trade surplus reached 1.74 billion USD.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/xuat-nhap-khu-vuc-fdi-tiep-tuc-giu-vai-tro-chu-dao-voi-21159-ty-usd-post324814.html