Merchandise Trade Balance in Vietnam
The merchandise trade balance in Vietnam averaged USD 22.1 billion in the decade to 2024. The 2024 reading was USD 43.2 billion. For more information on trade, visit our dedicated page.
Vietnam Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for Vietnam from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Vietnam Trade Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | 15.7 | 29.4 | 44.0 | 43.2 | 41.6 |
Merchandise trade deficit increases in April
Latest reading: In April, the trade balance was USD -4.0 billion, following a USD -0.7 billion reading in the previous month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +8.8 billion. Merchandise exports increased 22.4% in annual terms in April, coming on the back of 20.1% growth in the previous month. Merchandise imports increased 35.7% in year-on-year terms in April, following 27.8% growth in the previous month.
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