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According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as of December 15, 2025, Vietnam’s trade turnover reached USD 883.7 billion, with exports projected at over USD 470 billion, up 16 per cent from 2024. The country continues a 10-year streak of trade surpluses, with an estimated surplus of USD 22 billion in 2025.
Since surpassing USD 100 billion in trade in 2009, Vietnam has steadily climbed the global trade ranks, crossing USD 200 billion in 2011, USD 500 billion in 2019, USD 800 billion in November 2025, and now on track to exceed USD 900 billion by December 2025.
Export diversity and market reach have also expanded, with 36 items exceeding USD 1 billion each in exports and 35 export markets surpassing USD 1 billion each, reflecting Vietnam’s growing role in global trade and its continued economic momentum.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade also reported that Vietnam’s e-commerce sector generated more than USD 31 billion in 2025, accounting for about 10 per cent of total retail sales and two-thirds of the digital economy. Trade promotion embraced digital transformation and green development, with major events like the 80-Year National Achievements Exhibition and Autumn Fair boosting the country’s brand value to nearly USD 520 billion, climbing the global economic rankings.
Deepening international economic integration, including the launch of the FTA Index and flexible responses to global trade shifts, strengthened Vietnam’s market presence. Key energy projects advanced Vietnam into the ASEAN leaders and top 20 globally in electricity system scale, laying a strong foundation for future growth.
