Vietnam trade turnover hits record 770.14 billion USD in 8 months

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Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached a record 770.14 billion USD during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 28.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Export turnover rose by 22.4% to 374.84 billion USD, while import turnover increased by 35.3% to 395.3 billion USD. This surge resulted in a trade deficit of 20.46 billion USD.

Key export sectors include processed industrial goods, which accounted for 90.2% of total exports at 337.99 billion USD. Electronics, computers, and components led the way with 101.06 billion USD. Other major categories include machinery and equipment, telephones, textiles, and footwear. The United States remains the largest export market, contributing 122 billion USD, while China is the primary import market, with a turnover of 161.9 billion USD.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) also showed significant growth, with registered capital reaching approximately 40.63 billion USD, a 55.4% increase year-on-year. Singapore led new FDI projects with 7.62 billion USD, representing 35.1% of new registered capital.

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China · General Statistics Office of Vietnam · Government of Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City · Ministry of Industry and Trade · Singapore · United States · VCCI · VIFA ASEAN · Vietnam · Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ho Chi Minh City · Walmart

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[● 5 SOURCES] Import turnover for the first eight months of 2026 reached 395.3 billion USD, up 35.3% year-on-year. thuonggiaonline.vn · soha.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam's macroeconomics remained stable with controlled inflation during the first eight months of 2026. soha.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached a record 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. thuonggiaonline.vn · soha.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Computers, electronic products, and components were the top export category, valued at 101 billion USD. thuonggiaonline.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of 20.4 billion USD during the first eight months of 2026. thuonggiaonline.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The United States is Vietnam's largest export market, with a turnover of 122 billion USD. soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Export turnover for the first eight months of 2026 reached 374.84 billion USD, up 22.4% year-on-year. thuonggiaonline.vn · soha.vn · baochinhphu.vn
[DISPUTED] Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) reached approximately 40.63 billion USD, a 55.4% increase. soha.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Singapore led new FDI projects with 7.62 billion USD, accounting for 35.1% of new registered capital.