Exports increased sharply, trade surplus of nearly USD 5 billion

06/10/2021 08:43

(BNP) - In 9 months of 2021, export turnover of goods was estimated at more than USD 31.9 billion, reaching 87.5% of the 2021 plan, up 23.7% over the same period last year.

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Among which, phones and accessories, computers and components accounted for the largest proportion with a very high increase of 33.6%. In addition, raw materials for textiles and garments and footwear had the highest increase of 39.6%.

Import turnover was estimated at nearly USD 27 billion, reaching 83.5% of the 2021 plan, up 19.4% over the same period last year. Import items increased sharply in the first 9 months of the year including: common metals, iron and steel, electronic components, telephones.

By T.L