Vietnam’s total import and export value has surpassed the $900 billion mark for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s international economic integration.

According to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs cited by VNA (Vietnam News Agency), Vietnam’s total trade volume in 2025 is estimated at approximately 920billion(aboutS1.18 trillion), an increase of 16.9% compared to 2024. Of this, imports reached 449.41billion,up18470.59 billion, rising by 15.9%.

This trade volume places Vietnam among the top 25 economies globally in terms of total trade. According to World Trade Organization (WTO) data, Vietnam currently ranks 21st in global exports and 20th in imports—up 11 and 12 places, respectively, from a decade ago.

Vietnam has maintained a trade surplus for ten consecutive years, with the surplus in 2025 projected at $21.2 billion.

In 2025, import-export activities by foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises are expected to exceed 600billionforthefirsttime,reachingapproximately663 billion—accounting for 72% of the nation’s total trade and contributing 99% of the year’s trade growth. Meanwhile, domestic enterprises’ trade volume is estimated at around $257 billion, roughly unchanged from last year.

Vietnam now maintains trade relations with more than 230 countries and territories. China remains Vietnam’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade expected to reach 252billion;theUnitedStatesrankssecondat170 billion. Together, these two markets account for about 46% of Vietnam’s total trade and contributed 62% of the country’s overall trade growth this year.

Speaking at an awards ceremony on Thursday, December 25, Director General of Vietnam Customs Nguyen Van Thao said that despite global and regional economic uncertainties in 2025, as well as repeated natural disasters—including storms and floods—that disrupted production, business operations, and economic growth, Vietnam still overcame these challenges to achieve this historic trade milestone.

He emphasized that surpassing $900 billion in total trade this year once again demonstrates that Vietnam is a highly open and deeply integrated economy, standing out as a bright spot in regional and global trade.

Vietnam’s total import and export value has surpassed the $900 billion mark for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s international economic integration.

According to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs cited by VNA (Vietnam News Agency), Vietnam’s total trade volume in 2025 is estimated at approximately 920billion(aboutS1.18 trillion), an increase of 16.9% compared to 2024. Of this, imports reached 449.41billion,up18470.59 billion, rising by 15.9%.

This trade volume places Vietnam among the top 25 economies globally in terms of total trade. According to World Trade Organization (WTO) data, Vietnam currently ranks 21st in global exports and 20th in imports—up 11 and 12 places, respectively, from a decade ago.

Vietnam has maintained a trade surplus for ten consecutive years, with the surplus in 2025 projected at $21.2 billion.

In 2025, import-export activities by foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises are expected to exceed 600billionforthefirsttime,reachingapproximately663 billion—accounting for 72% of the nation’s total trade and contributing 99% of the year’s trade growth. Meanwhile, domestic enterprises’ trade volume is estimated at around $257 billion, roughly unchanged from last year.

Vietnam now maintains trade relations with more than 230 countries and territories. China remains Vietnam’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade expected to reach 252billion;theUnitedStatesrankssecondat170 billion. Together, these two markets account for about 46% of Vietnam’s total trade and contributed 62% of the country’s overall trade growth this year.

Speaking at an awards ceremony on Thursday, December 25, Director General of Vietnam Customs Nguyen Van Thao said that despite global and regional economic uncertainties in 2025, as well as repeated natural disasters—including storms and floods—that disrupted production, business operations, and economic growth, Vietnam still overcame these challenges to achieve this historic trade milestone.

He emphasized that surpassing $900 billion in total trade this year once again demonstrates that Vietnam is a highly open and deeply integrated economy, standing out as a bright spot in regional and global trade.