Energy: Vietnam crude oil imports up 18.27 percent in August, driven by Kuwait
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose to US$653.74 million in August, up 18.27 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date imports reached US$5.20 billion.
Kuwait remained the dominant supplier with US$574.84 million, up 36.59 percent, accounting for 81.20 percent of the total.
Nigeria followed with US$78.90 million, down 4.20 percent, while no shipments were recorded from Brunei Darussalam in August despite year-to-date deliveries of nearly US$50 million.
The data underscores Vietnam’s reliance on Kuwait as its primary crude oil source, reflecting long-term supply contracts. Imports from other suppliers remain limited and volatile.
Vietnam imports of crude oil in August 2025 (US$ millions)
| August | July | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 653.74 | 552.74 | 18.27% | 5,203.60 | 100.00% |
| Other | 0.00 | 49.54 | -100.00% | 543.86 | 10.45% |
| Kuwait | 574.84 | 420.84 | 36.59% | 4,225.58 | 81.20% |
| Nigeria | 78.90 | 82.36 | -4.20% | 384.19 | 7.38% |
Brunei Darussalam | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 49.97 | 0.96% |
