According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as of December 15, 2025, Vietnam's total export and import volume reached $883.7 billion USD. The year-end figure is expected to be around $920 billion, of which exports will account for over $470 billion — a 16% increase compared to 2024.
Thanks to these results, Vietnam has for the first time entered the top 15 largest trading economies in the world, ranking 2nd in ASEAN in terms of trade turnover.
The country also maintains a stable foreign trade surplus. A positive balance was first recorded in 2012, and since 2016, exports have consistently exceeded imports — for the tenth consecutive year. In 2025, the surplus is estimated at approximately $22 billion USD.
Long-term foreign trade dynamics also show steady growth: from $100 billion in 2009 to $200 billion in 2011, $300 billion in 2015, and $400 billion in 2017. The $500 billion mark was surpassed in 2019, then volumes reached $600 billion in 2021 and $700 billion in 2022.
The export structure is also expanding. The number of product categories with a supply volume of more than $1 billion has grown from 10 in 2007 to 36 in 2024–2025. The geography of supplies is also expanding: 35 markets already receive Vietnamese products worth over $1 billion each.
The record figures of 2025 solidify Vietnam's status as one of the key trading hubs in Asia and form a solid foundation for further economic growth.