Vietnam’s exports surge in early 2026 as nine key items top $1.5 billion
According to data from the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam’s exports have been a key driver pushing total trade turnover close to the $200 billion mark in less than three months as of mid-month.
Exports continued to be a bright spot, with export turnover reaching $20.3 billion in the first half of the month. The structure of export goods remained stable, with processed industrial goods playing a leading role.
Conversely, imports also grew strongly, reflecting the demand for production recovery and expansion in the coming period.
Although the trade balance temporarily showed a deficit of approximately $3.5 billion, given the sharp increase in imports to support production, this deficit is considered appropriate and could lay the foundation for export growth in the coming months.
Besides the growth in scale, a notable highlight of import and export activities is the expansion and diversification of markets, with many key markets recording double-digit growth.
Alongside the European market, the Asian region continues to be a key growth driver. The Vietnam Trade Office in India points out that trade relations between Vietnam and India have seen strong progress, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $3 billion in the first two months of the year, a 24% increase compared to the same period in 2015.
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