Vietnam hits over 42 billion USD in exports for the first time – driven by computers and electronics

July 2025 marked a new milestone in Vietnam’s trade history, as the country’s monthly export value surpassed 42 billion USD for the first time. Leading the surge was the group of computers, electronics, and components, which accounted for over 9 billion USD in export turnover.

New record on monthly export value

In July 2025, Vietnam’s total export value reached 42.26 billion USD, an increase of 2.75 billion USD compared to the previous month. This is the first time monthly exports have crossed the 42 billion USD mark—a major milestone for Vietnam’s international trade, especially amid ongoing global market fluctuations. For the first seven months of 2025, total exports reached 262.46 billion USD, up 14.8% compared to the same period last year.

The biggest contributor was the group of computers, electronic products and components, which brought in nearly 9 billion USD in July alone. In the first seven months of the year, exports in this category reached 56.7 billion USD—up 41.9% compared to the same period last year. According to the General Department of Customs, several other export groups also recorded values of over 1 billion USD in July. These include mobile phones and components, machinery and equipment, textiles and garments, footwear, vehicles and parts, as well as wood and wooden products. This shows the growing diversity of Vietnam’s export structure and highlights the key role of the processing and manufacturing industry in driving export growth.

The role of FDI enterprises and outlook for investors

According to data from the General Department of Customs, FDI enterprises continued to dominate, with exports reaching 194.19 billion USD, accounting for 74% of the total and up 18.4% compared to the same period last year. Another noteworthy signal is that the PMI in July rebounded to 52.4, the highest level in several months, indicating a clear recovery trend in industrial activity. This not only reflects stronger domestic production capacity but also sends a positive signal to foreign investors seeking stable markets for expanding their manufacturing operations.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade noted that while the export performance over the past 7 months has been very encouraging, the remaining 5 months of the year still pose major challenges. To meet the 2025 full-year export target of a 12% increase – equivalent to 451 billion USD, Vietnamese businesses will need to maintain an average monthly export value of around 37.7 billion USD. Some industries such as textiles and garments need to maintain a turnover of 4 billion USD per month through the end of the year to reach the planned target of 47–48 billion USD.
This will not be easy, especially as higher tariffs and weakening demand in major markets—particularly the United States—are expected to significantly impact the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods. In addition, many major markets are tightening non-tariff barriers, especially around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Meeting ESG standards and complying with international trade regulations will be critical for businesses to maintain their export edge.

Source: Investment Newspaper, Financial Investment Magazine

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