Core Insights - Vietnam's import and export growth has slowed down in the first half of October 2025, with total trade amounting to $38.04 billion, a month-on-month decrease of 2.59% [2] - Exports reached $19.34 billion, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.75%, while imports totaled $18.69 billion, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 5.81% [2] Export Performance - A significant drop in various agricultural products and traditional raw materials has negatively impacted overall export growth, with fruit and vegetable exports down by 28.96%, fertilizers down by 55.56%, and ores and minerals down by 48.24% [2] - The total export value from January to the first half of October 2025 was $368.13 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 16.14% [2] Import Performance - The decline in imports was primarily driven by significant reductions in three categories of high-tech products: computers, electronic products and components (down 12.41%), machinery, tools and spare parts (down 6.35%), and telephones and components (down 17.22%) [2] - The total import value from January to the first half of October 2025 was $350.72 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 18.68% [2]