Vietnam exports 2025

In 2025, Vietnam's total export turnover hit a record US$475.04 billion, a 17% year-on-year increase. Total trade (exports + imports) reached over US$930 billion, with a trade surplus exceeding US$20 billion. The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) sector accounted for 77.3% of total exports, while electronics, machinery, and garments led the growth. 

Key Export Performance Metrics (2025)

• Total Exports:
•  $475.04 billion (up 17% yoy)
  
• Trade Surplus: ~$22 billion.
• FDI Sector: $367.09 billion (77.3% share, up 26.1%).
• Domestic Sector: $107.95 billion (22.7% share, down 6.1%).
• Top Export Categories: Electronics/computers ($107.7 billion), machinery/equipment, and phones/components.
• Top Market: The United States.
• Key Sectors: Processed industrial products accounted for 88.7% of total exports, while agriculture/forestry and seafood contributed 8.3% and 2.4%, respectively. 

Sector Highlights

• Electronics & Components: Surged by 46% to over $106 billion.
• Agriculture & Seafood: Reached $39.46 billion (agriculture/forestry) and $11.29 billion (seafood).
• Performance: 36 product categories each recorded over $1 billion in export revenue.

The surge in exports was driven by strong demand for electronics and a robust manufacturing sector, although FDI firms continued to dominate the export landscape, highlighting a reliance on foreign-invested enterprises for growth.