Viet Nam’s export-import turnover hits over US$681 bln by mid-November
VGP - As of November 15, Viet Nam's total import-export turnover reached US$681.48 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15.7 percent, reported the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.
| From January-November 15, 2023 | From January-November 15, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| computers, electronics, spare parts | 48.97 | 61.75 |
| phones and accessories | 46.4 | 48.64 |
| machines and tools | 37.27 | 45.35 |
| garments | 28.96 | 32.03 |
| footwear | 17.37 | 19.66 |
| timber | 11.49 | 13.94 |
| vehicles and tools | 12.37 | 13.13 |
| seafoods | 7.82 | 8.69 |
| iron and steel | 7.22 | 8.18 |
Of the figure, foreign direct investment (FDI) sector contributed US$461.33 billion, up 14 percent or US$56.74 billion from the same period last year.
The Southeast Asian nation earned US$352.38 billion from exporting goods, up 14.8 percent, or US$45.54 billion against same period last year.
Key export products include computers, electronics and spare parts up 26.1 percent; machines and tools up 21.7 percent; garments up 10.6 percent; and timber up 21.4 percent.
During the reviewed period, Viet Nam spent US$329.1 billion on imports, up 16.6 percent (or US$46.74 billion).
The country enjoyed a trade surplus of US$23.28 billion.
Viet Nam's trade with the rest of the world is expected to hit US$800 billion by the end of this year./.

