Viet Nam’s total import-export turnover in 2025 reached a record high of US$930.05 billion, up 18.2% year on year, with a trade surplus of US$20.03 billion, according to the National Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Viet Nam exported more than 8.06 million tons of rice last year, with the Philippines as the largest buyer importing more than 3.2 million tons and accounting for around 40% of Viet Nam’s total rice exports.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that in 2026, export turnover is expected to increase by over 8%, and the trade balance will continue to maintain a high surplus.

The Việt Nam Trade Office in Japan has announced that Việt Nam–Japan trade relations continued to record positive results last year.

In 2026, the fisheries sector aims for a total fisheries output of over 10 million tons, an increase of 0.6% compared to 2025.

Asemconnect Viet Nam - In the context of a volatile global economy, developing overseas markets is not just a temporary solution but has become a strategic pillar for Viet Nam's export growth.

Lobster became Viet Nam’s #1 shrimp export to China in 2025, reaching $817 million.

Viet Nam’s tuna exports to Canada continued to grow in 2025 but showed month-to-month fluctuations, as market standards and sustainability requirements become increasingly demanding.

Viet Nam’s Logistics Services Development Strategy for the 2025–2035 period, with a vision to 2050, for the first time outlines a long-term and comprehensive roadmap clearly defining logistics as the “backbone” of the national economy.

Global trade value in 2025 is likely to surpass the $35 trillion mark for the first time, a 7% increase compared to the previous year.