1月份越南贸易逆差近18亿美元

Core Insights - In January 2026, Vietnam experienced a trade deficit of nearly $1.8 billion despite a significant increase in exports and imports [1][2] Export Summary - Vietnam's total exports reached $43.19 billion in January 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 30.13% [1] - Key export categories included computers, electronic products, and components, as well as machinery and tools, both exceeding $1 billion in exports, with growth rates of 57.92% and 40.52% respectively [1] - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) enterprises accounted for nearly 78% of total exports, amounting to $33.64 billion, which is a 43.32% increase year-on-year [1] - In the electronics, computers, and mobile phone sectors, FDI enterprises contributed to 99% of the export value [1] Import Summary - Vietnam's total imports in January 2026 reached $44.97 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 49.61% [1] - Major import categories included computers, electronic products, and components, with imports growing by 70.82%, and machinery and tools, which increased by 47.11% [1] - FDI enterprises dominated the import structure, accounting for approximately 71.3% of total imports, totaling $32.06 billion, a year-on-year increase of 67.27% [1] - The current value chain structure in Vietnam indicates that domestic companies primarily engage in low-value-added activities such as processing and assembly [1] Trade Balance Summary - In the first half of January, Vietnam faced a significant trade deficit, but a recovery in exports in the latter half led to a surplus of $1.58 billion, resulting in an overall trade deficit of $1.78 billion for the month [2] - The trade balance pressure is attributed to a substantial increase in imports of raw materials and components necessary for manufacturing [2]