Looking at Vietnam’s total trade turnover of US$930 billion in 2025, experts believe the country’s extensive growth model has reached its limits. However, the trade surplus narrowed to US$20.05 billion in 2025, down from US$24.77 billion the previous year. These sectors also retain higher domestic value and depend less on imported inputs compared to many processing and manufacturing industries. A growth model reaching its limitAlongside the US$930 billion record, Lam pointed to a steady decline in the trade surplus. By 2025, although total trade surged to US$930 billion, the surplus narrowed to just above US$20 billion.

Source: VietNamNet News February 25, 2026 05:40 UTC