Vietnam imported 109,000 cars in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 167.8%

Vietnam imported 109,000 cars in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 167.8%, including up to 94,300 from Thailand and Indonesia.

Up to 62,000 cars were imported from Thailand into Vietnam during this period. 

Most of the cars imported from Thailand and Indonesia had less than 9 seats or were pickup trucks.

ASEAN-imported cars have held up to 90% of the country’s imported car number since January 1, 2018 when zero import tariffs applied to ASEAN-imported cars took effect.

Vietnam’s car import value is expected to reach USD2 billion this year with roughly 130,000 cars to be imported. Experts warned that this level of imports seriously affected domestic automobile production and the trade balance, experts warned.

To improve the situation, the ministry has proposed solutions to support domestic car manufacturers, including not applying special consumption tax for vehicles which are locally-produced, as part of efforts to reduce the price of cars. Dtinews

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