Trade: Vietnam's August exports up 2.6 percent over July on strong electronics, farm goods
Vietnam’s exports increased to US$43.39 billion in August, up 2.6 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date exports reached US$305.96 billion, with foreign-invested enterprises contributing nearly 75 percent.
Electronics drove growth.
Computer and component exports surged 12.75 percent to US$10.15 billion, accounting for 21.86 percent of the total.
Phone shipments rose 2.92 percent to US$5.73 billion, while cameras and parts jumped 27.56 percent to US$832.05 million.
Machinery exports slipped 2.41 percent but still reached US$5.18 billion.
Agricultural goods were mixed.
Fruits and vegetables climbed 24.36 percent to US$951.13 million, rice rose 14.30 percent to US$436.45 million, and manioc surged 45.23 percent.
Coffee exports fell 17.24 percent to US$459.99 million, while pepper edged down 1.29 percent.
Cashews grew 2.76 percent.
Consumer exports eased.
Footwear fell 9.04 percent to US$1.99 billion, handbags dropped 5.64 percent, and textiles slipped 1.28 percent.
Toys declined slightly, while furniture exports gained modestly.
Wood products remained stable at US$1.46 billion.
Industrial inputs showed volatility.
Iron and steel plunged 20.86 percent to US$432.34 million, while chemicals rose 19.13 percent.
Fertilizer exports increased 15.10 percent, while base metals and petroleum products declined.
The data underscores Vietnam’s reliance on electronics, which together with machinery and phones made up nearly half of August exports.
Agricultural products provided momentum, offsetting weakness in consumer goods and metals.
Vietnam export data in August 2025 (US$ millions)
| August | July | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 43,386.35 | 42,287.64 | 2.60% | 305,962.70 | 100.00% |
total for fdi enterprises | 34,113.51 | 33,202.64 | 2.74% | 228,375.34 | 74.64% |
Computers, Electrical Products, Spare-parts And Components Thereof | 10,149.71 | 9,001.73 | 12.75% | 66,872.78 | 21.86% |
Telephones, Mobile Phones And Parts Thereof | 5,728.90 | 5,566.43 | 2.92% | 38,189.73 | 12.48% |
Machine, Equipment, Tools And Instruments | 5,181.35 | 5,309.44 | -2.41% | 37,395.78 | 12.22% |
Textiles And Garments | 3,860.86 | 3,910.79 | -1.28% | 26,471.64 | 8.65% |
| Footwear | 1,996.05 | 2,194.50 | -9.04% | 16,083.33 | 5.26% |
| Other Products | 1,992.38 | 1,932.90 | 3.08% | 14,381.16 | 4.70% |
Other Means Of Transportation, Parts And Accessories Thereof | 1,482.76 | 1,682.45 | -11.87% | 11,387.78 | 3.72% |
Wood And Wooden Products | 1,464.48 | 1,471.79 | -0.50% | 11,122.95 | 3.64% |
Toys And Sports Requisites; Parts And Accessories Thereof | 1,080.00 | 1,097.13 | -1.56% | 5,494.31 | 1.80% |
Fishery Products | 1,074.20 | 971.58 | 10.56% | 7,156.19 | 2.34% |
Fruits And Vegetables | 951.13 | 764.84 | 24.36% | 4,819.32 | 1.58% |
Still Image, Video Cameras And Sparts Thereof | 832.05 | 652.26 | 27.56% | 5,018.11 | 1.64% |
| Plastic Products | 637.43 | 660.21 | -3.45% | 4,900.10 | 1.60% |
| Cashew Nut | 472.79 | 460.10 | 2.76% | 3,281.78 | 1.07% |
| Coffee | 459.99 | 555.81 | -17.24% | 6,499.66 | 2.12% |
Iron And Steel Products | 449.70 | 463.10 | -2.89% | 3,724.58 | 1.22% |
| Rice | 436.45 | 381.86 | 14.30% | 3,261.84 | 1.07% |
| Iron And Steel | 432.34 | 546.27 | -20.86% | 4,664.71 | 1.52% |
Insulated Wires And Cables | 392.18 | 388.26 | 1.01% | 2,864.09 | 0.94% |
Handbags, Purses, Suitcases, Headgear And Umbrellas | 388.56 | 411.79 | -5.64% | 3,000.48 | 0.98% |
Other Base Metals And Other Base Metal Products | 385.42 | 412.89 | -6.65% | 3,109.93 | 1.02% |
| Yarn | 380.35 | 371.21 | 2.46% | 2,832.06 | 0.93% |
| Rubber | 359.31 | 334.60 | 7.38% | 1,981.53 | 0.65% |
Furnitures Of Other Materials, Other Than Of Wood | 293.92 | 287.54 | 2.22% | 2,349.83 | 0.77% |
| Chemicals | 256.95 | 215.70 | 19.13% | 1,810.32 | 0.59% |
Chemical Products | 239.76 | 245.50 | -2.34% | 1,903.76 | 0.62% |
Textile, Leather And Footwear Materials And Auxiliaries | 219.27 | 217.27 | 0.92% | 1,601.88 | 0.52% |
Paper And Paper Products | 197.02 | 188.41 | 4.57% | 1,416.43 | 0.46% |
| Plastics | 173.99 | 178.87 | -2.72% | 1,537.33 | 0.50% |
| Pepper | 140.29 | 142.13 | -1.29% | 1,129.89 | 0.37% |
Glass And Glassware | 134.35 | 129.93 | 3.41% | 913.00 | 0.30% |
Animal Fodders And Animal Fodder Materials | 128.25 | 138.64 | -7.49% | 869.55 | 0.28% |
Clinker And Cement | 121.69 | 116.32 | 4.62% | 866.27 | 0.28% |
Rubber Products | 120.67 | 120.51 | 0.13% | 948.72 | 0.31% |
Pastry, Sweets And Cereals Products | 112.79 | 103.88 | 8.58% | 810.00 | 0.26% |
| Crude Oil | 108.78 | 138.57 | -21.50% | 896.01 | 0.29% |
Manioc and Manioc Products | 101.77 | 70.08 | 45.23% | 858.60 | 0.28% |
| Fertilizers | 93.54 | 81.27 | 15.10% | 624.16 | 0.20% |
Petroleum Products | 72.43 | 80.95 | -10.52% | 623.20 | 0.20% |
Bamboo And Rattan Products | 66.26 | 66.01 | 0.37% | 574.20 | 0.19% |
Tyre Cord Fabrics And Other Fabrics For Technical Uses | 61.43 | 60.78 | 1.08% | 503.17 | 0.16% |
Ceramic Products | 53.00 | 49.63 | 6.79% | 419.14 | 0.14% |
Precious Stones, Precious Metal And Articles Thereof | 50.80 | 67.37 | -24.58% | 429.76 | 0.14% |
| Tea | 25.01 | 24.21 | 3.32% | 145.68 | 0.05% |
Ores And Other Minerals Product | 20.51 | 12.26 | 67.30% | 139.20 | 0.05% |
| Coal | 5.45 | 9.86 | -44.74% | 78.79 | 0.03% |
