General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance) has just released information on socio-economic situation in April and the first four months of 2026.
Regarding exports and imports, in April 2026, total value of goods exports and imports nationwide is estimated at US$94.32 billion, an increase of 0.8% compared to the previous month and an increase of 26.7% compared to the same period last year.
For the first four months of 2026, total value of goods exports and imports is estimated at US$344.17 billion, an increase of 24.2% compared to the same period last year, of which export increased by 19.7%; and import increased by 28.7%.
Specifically, merchandise export in April 2026 are estimated at US$45.52 billion, a decrease of 2.0% compared to the previous month and an increase of 21.0% compared to the same period last year. For the first four months of 2026, merchandise exports are estimated at US$168.53 billion, an increase of 19.7% compared to the same period last year.
Of this, domestic economic sector accounted for US$33.65 billion, an increase of 0.4%, representing 20.0% of total export; foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) accounted for US$134.88 billion, an increase of 25.8%, representing 80.0%.
In the first four months of 2026, processing industry remained the largest export group, reaching US$151.5 billion, accounting for 89.9%.
Conversely, merchandise imports in April 2026 are estimated at US$48.8 billion, a 3.6% increase compared to the previous month and a 32.5% increase compared to the same period last year. For the first four months of the year, merchandise import are estimated at US$175.64 billion, a 28.7% increase compared to the same period last year, of which domestic economic sector accounted for US$49.27 billion, a 20.4% increase; and the foreign-invested sector accounted for US$126.37 billion, a 32.3% increase.
According to General Statistics Office, the United States is Vietnam's largest export market with an estimated value of US$53.9 billion. China is Vietnam's largest import market with an estimated value of US$69.0 billion.
Trade balance for merchandise in April 2026 shows an estimated trade deficit of US$3.28 billion. Estimated trade deficit of US$7.11 billion in the first four months of the year.

Source: Vitic/ congthuong.vn