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Hoang Son | 02/25/2026
The figure representing an increase of 36.93% year-on-year.
Vietnam’s total foreign trade turnover reached $41.67 billion in the first half of February, rising 31.77% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam General Department of Customs.
The latest figures brought the country’s total trade value so far this year to $130.18 billion, representing an increase of 36.93% compared to the same period last year.
Export revenue in the first half of February stood at $20.36 billion, up 12.79% from the first half of January. The growth was largely driven by the manufacturing and processing sector, particularly high-tech products. The foreign-invested sector contributed $15.8 billion, accounting for nearly 78% of total exports.
Meanwhile, import turnover reached an estimated $21.31 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $947.92 million for the period.
Source: Vneconomy
