In the first half of October (October 1-15), the country’s trade turnover totaled US$38.04 billion, down 12.1% from the second half of September (September 15-30).

Exports during this period reached US$19.34 billion, led by computers, electronic products and components (US$4.39 billion), machinery and equipment (US$2.42 billion), phones and accessories (US$2.4 billion), and garments and textiles (US$1.49 billion).

Several other product groups, including footwear, transport equipment, wood products, seafood, and  fruit and vegetables, recorded hundreds of millions of dollars in turnover.

Imports in the first half of October hit US$18.69 billion, with computers and electronics (US$6.19 billion) and machinery and equipment (US$2.56 billion) among the top groups.

From the start of the year to October 15, exports reached US$368.13 billion, up 16.14%, while imports  stood at US$350.72 billion, up 18.7%, leaving a trade surplus of US$17.41 billion.

At a regular third-quarter press briefing of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Anh Son, Director of the Import-Export Department, noted that if no unusual fluctuations occur, total trade turnover for 2025 could approach US$900 billion. He emphasized the need to monitor global market developments closely and to implement policies that diversify markets, boost exports, reduce dependence on FDI, and mobilize all resources for sustainable growth.

Trade turnover reaches nearly US$95 billion by mid-February

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export value had reached nearly US$95 billion by mid-February, up 11.5% year on year, according to preliminary data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.