AsemconnectVietnam - 2025 marked a strong breakthrough in export activities as the United States continued to be Vietnam's largest market, with a turnover reaching nearly US$152 billion.

This result significantly contributed to bringing the total import and export turnover of the whole country closer to the target of $920 billion.
In 2025, Vietnam's international trade recorded many outstanding achievements in the context of a global economy still harboring many risks. According to data from the Customs Department, the total value of imports and exports of the whole country in 2025 was estimated to reach $920 billion, an increase of 16.9% compared to the previous year, equivalent to an increase of more than $133 billion.
In the overall structure, exports continued to play an important role as a driving force of growth. Exports in 2025 were estimated to reach US$470.59 billion, a 15.9% increase, or $64.65 billion, compared to 2024. Conversely, imports were estimated at $449.41 billion, an 18% increase, or $68.42 billion. As a result, the trade balance is expected to remain in surplus, with an estimated export surplus of $21.2 billion.
The most prominent highlight in the 2025 export picture was the US market. For the first time, Vietnam's exports to the US reached a record high of $151.85 billion, an increase of $32 billion compared to the previous year, accounting for approximately 32% of the country's total export value. The US continued to maintain its position as Vietnam's largest export market, thus affirming its crucial role in the market expansion strategy and export structure of the economy.
On the trading partner side, China remains Vietnam's largest supplier of goods. In 2025, imports from China were estimated to reach $183 billion, an increase of $39 billion compared to the previous year, accounting for approximately 41% of the country's total import value. The total value of exports and imports between Vietnam and its two largest markets, the United States and China, reached approximately $422 billion, equivalent to 46% of the country's total export and import turnover and contributing up to 62% of the overall growth.
In terms of partner size, China continued to be Vietnam's largest trading partner with a total bilateral trade value estimated at $252 billion, an increase of 26.5%. The United States ranked second with a trade value of approximately $170 billion, also increasing by 26.5%. Notably, Vietnam has become the 8th largest trading partner of the United States and the 4th largest export market for the United States in the ASEAN region.
By sector, in 2025, Vietnam is expected to have 36 out of 45 export product groups exceeding $1 billion in value. High-tech products will continue to play a leading role, with the three largest groups being: computers, electronic products and components; telephones and components; and machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts. The total value of these three groups will reach US$222 billion, accounting for 47% of total export value and contributing 67% to the country's overall export growth.
These results not only reflect the increasingly improved production and export capacity but also demonstrate significant potential for Vietnam to continue effectively exploiting key markets, especially the US market, in the coming period.
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Source: VITIC/ thuehaiquan.tapchikinhtetaichinh.vn