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Vietnam has climbed to 18th place among the world’s 30 largest exporting economies in 2025, with total export turnover approaching US$473 billion, according to the latest data from the World Trade Organisation.
According to VNA, a partner of TV BRICS, the ranking highlights Vietnam’s growing role in global trade, placing it among a competitive group of Asian economies, including Thailand (25th). At the global level, China retained its position as the world’s largest exporter, with shipments totalling approximately US$3.8 trillion.
Vietnam’s export performance has shown consistent momentum, with shipments surpassing US$470 billion for the first time in 2025, marking an annual increase of more than 16 per cent. The country also recorded a trade surplus exceeding US$20 billion, supporting macroeconomic stability and external balance.
Growth has been largely driven by high-value manufacturing sectors, including electronics, computers, mobile devices and machinery. At the same time, traditional exports such as seafood, coffee and wood products continue to play a significant role in the export base.
Over the past decade, Vietnam’s total trade has expanded dramatically, rising from approximately US$100 billion in 2009 to around US$930 billion in 2025. Current projections suggest that overall trade volume could approach the US$1 trillion mark in the near future.
As of mid-April 2026, Vietnam’s total trade value had already reached nearly US$300 billion, indicating sustained momentum and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the fastest-growing export-driven economies in the world.