The Agency of Foreign Trade (AFT) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to increase total export turnover by more than 8% in 2026 compared with 2025, while maintaining a trade surplus of over 23 billion USD, up 15% year on year. It will continue working with relevant bodies to urge Mexico to add Vietnamese steel producers to its list of eligible mills permitted to export steel to the country. According to the 2025 import-export report, Vietnam’s merchandise trade reached a new record, with total turnover hitting 930 billion USD, up 18.2% year on year. New-generation FTAs delivered clear benefits, with exports rising to high-standard markets including the EU, Canada and Japan. Vietnam recorded its tenth consecutive trade surplus, estimated at around 20 billion USD, contributing to macroeconomic stability and investor confidence, though trade remains concentrated in a limited number of major markets./.

Source: VietNamNet News January 09, 2026 04:30 UTC