According to data from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam’s export turnover in July reached USD 42.29 billion, up 7% (USD 2.76 billion) from the same period in 2024.

For the first seven months of 2025, total exports hit USD 262.46 billion, a 14.8% increase (USD 33.92 billion) year-on-year.

Breaking down exports by locality, July - marking the first month with 34 provincial-level units (28 provinces and 6 centrally-run cities) operating under the new administrative model - saw significant shifts in rankings.

Bac Ninh recorded nearly USD 8.68 billion in exports, overtaking long-time leader HCMC, which reached USD 7.81 billion - about USD 870 million less.

Joining Bac Ninh and HCMC in the top five for July were Hai Phong (USD 4.15 billion), Phu Tho (USD 3.22 billion), and Dong Nai (USD 3.18 billion).

From January to July 2025, HCMC, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Dong Nai, and Phu Tho collectively accounted for USD 165.66 billion in exports - 63% of the national total. Despite losing the monthly lead, HCMC still ranked first overall for the seven-month period with USD 53.08 billion, followed by Bac Ninh (USD 48.62 billion), Hai Phong (USD 24.86 billion), Dong Nai (USD 19.56 billion), and Phu Tho (USD 19.54 billion).

To boost exports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has directed its departments to continue reciprocal trade negotiations with the United States, aiming for the most favorable commitments and progressing toward a comprehensive trade agreement to strengthen balanced and sustainable economic ties.

The ministry also urged proactive research and negotiation with new markets, maximizing opportunities in strategic regions. It emphasized stricter control over certificates of origin, cracking down on fraud, and leveraging existing free trade agreements while pursuing new ones, particularly with the Middle East, India, Africa, Latin America, and through upgrading the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement.

Tam An