Vietnam trade surplus with US grows as imports from China reach record levels
Vietnam's trade surplus with the US grew nearly 30 percent in January while imports from China hit a record high. Total imports rose to nearly $45 billion.
Vietnam's 
VN trade surplus with the United States 
US rose by nearly 30 percent year-on-year in January to reach $12 billion, according to a report from Vietnam's statistics office released on February 6, 2026. The report attributes the expanded surplus to higher exports, with shipments to the United States US reaching $13.9 billion during the month. Vietnamese VN exporters have seen increased activity even as the broader trade environment remains under scrutiny.
VN trade surplus with the United States US rose by nearly 30 percent year-on-year in January to reach $12 billion, according to a report from Vietnam's statistics office released on February 6, 2026. The report attributes the expanded surplus to higher exports, with shipments to the United States US reaching $13.9 billion during the month. Vietnamese VN exporters have seen increased activity even as the broader trade environment remains under scrutiny.
