AsemconnectVietnam - According to the report of the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), Vietnam's import and export activities continued to record positive results in October and the first 10 months of 2025, affirming the strong resilience of the economy.

The total import and export turnover reached 762.44 billion USD, up by 17.4% over the same period last year, with a trade surplus of nearly 20 billion USD, contributing to strengthening macroeconomic stability and promoting sustainable growth.
In particular, the exports reached 391 billion USD, up by 16.2%; imports reached 371.44 billion USD, up by 18.6%, bringing the trade balance to a trade surplus of 19.56 billion USD.
In October of 2025 alone, the total export and import turnover reached 81.49 billion USD, down slightly by 1.2% compared to the previous month but still up by 17.2% over the same period last year. This is a positive result in the context of many fluctuations in the world economy, global trade demand is gradually recovering.
In the export structure, the domestic economic sector reached 94.17 billion USD, accounting for 24.1% of the total turnover; the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) reached 296.83 billion USD, accounting for 75.9%, up by 22.5% over the same period last year. The processed industrial goods group continues to be the mainstay of Vietnam's exports with 346.73 billion USD, accounting for 88.7% of the total turnover, clearly reflecting the trend of export-oriented production and the transformation of the commodity structure towards modernity and high value.
In terms of imports, the 10-month turnover reached 371.44 billion USD, up by 18.6% over the same period last year, showing a strong increase in demand for production materials and input materials, in line with the trend of expanding industrial production. Of which, the domestic economic sector reached 117.0 billion USD, up by 2.8%; the FDI sector reached 254.44 billion USD, up by 27.6%.
The group of production materials accounted for 93.8% of the total turnover, reaching 348.23 billion USD, reflecting the trend of investing in technological innovation and increasing production capacity of enterprises.
In terms of markets, China was still the largest import market, reaching 150.9 billion USD.
The trade balance in October had a trade surplus of 2.6 billion USD, bringing the total trade surplus in 10 months to 19.56 billion USD. Of which, the domestic sector had a trade deficit of 22.83 billion USD, the FDI sector (including crude oil) had a trade surplus of 42.39 billion USD, showing the key role of the FDI enterprise sector in maintaining a trade surplus.
The success of import-export activities in the first 10 months is the result of the Government's persistent implementation of synchronous solutions: promoting official exports, diversifying markets, effectively utilizing free trade agreements (FTAs) and encouraging domestic enterprises to participate more deeply in the global value chain.
At the same time, it affirms the sustainable recovery of the economy, in which international trade continues to play a leading role, contributing to stabilizing the macro economy, creating jobs and enhancing Vietnam's position in the global supply chain.
With the current growth momentum, the total trade turnover in 2025 is forecast to exceed 900 billion USD, creating a solid foundation for the country's new development stage.
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Source: VITIC/ haiquanonline.com.vn