Trade surplus hitting $9.07 bln as of June 15

Vietnam this year ran a trade surplus of $9.07 billion as of June 15, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The country’s total trade value reached $336.48 billion, up 16.2% year-on-year.

Of which, export revenue was estimated at $172.78 billion, surging 15.2% compared to the same period last year. The FDI sector contributed $123.45 billion, up 13.2% year-on-year and accounting for 72% of the total.

Import turnover reached $163.71 billion, a year-on-year growth of 17.2%.

Products recording high growth in export value include computers, electronic products and components, up 30.4%; machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts, 16.3%; phones and accessories, 11.4%; and cameras, camcorders and components, 55%.