Dong Nai province currently has 5 customs gate units (CGUs), including: Dong Nai Port CGU, Nhon Trach Port CGU, Hoa Lu International CGU, Hoang Dieu CGU, and Loc Thinh CGU.
These CGUs are large-scale, facilitating the import and export of various goods. However, among the goods processed for import at Dong Nai’s CGUs, automobiles are not yet included in the import list as announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
In Vietnam, 6 seaport CGUs are authorized to import passenger cars with fewer than 16 seats in the following provinces and cities: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thanh Hoa, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, which has 2 CGUs for automobile imports.
Meanwhile, Nhon Trach CGU is one of the province’s 5 CGUs with the potential to handle automobile import procedures. This is due to its jurisdiction over Phuoc An Seaport (Phuoc An Commune), one of the largest seaports in Dong Nai. The port officially began operations in late 2024.
Phuoc An Seaport spans over 164 hectares with a total investment of more than 11 trillion VND. It features 9 berths with a total length of approximately 2.8 km, capable of accommodating vessels up to 60,000 tons.
Strategically located along the Thi Vai River—a vital maritime route to the East Sea—the port is also a short distance from major industrial zones in Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City. This advantage positions it as an ideal logistics hub, strongly attracting investors.
By 2026, when Long Thanh Airport becomes operational, Phuoc An Seaport’s value will further increase, being less than 30 km away from the airport.
The port is expected to become a key link in Dong Nai and the Southeast region’s logistics development strategy. With its advantages, Phuoc An Seaport is well-positioned to handle imported automobiles.
Notably, Dong Nai is home to major automobile companies such as Do Thanh Automobile Joint Stock Company, Suzuki Vietnam Co., Ltd., and Truong Hai Group. However, as the province is not authorized for automobile imports, vehicles must still be processed for import elsewhere. Therefore, Dong Nai has proposed allowing automobile import procedures at Phuoc An Seaport.
According to Mr. Le Van Thung, Head of Customs Area XVIII, if Dong Nai is permitted to process automobile imports, Nhon Trach CGU, combined with Phuoc An Seaport’s capabilities, will become a significant driver of local economic growth. Adding this commodity will not only maximize port capacity but also generate substantial budget revenue for the province in the coming period.
Automobiles are one of Vietnam’s key imported goods. In 2024, the total number of imported vehicles reached 173,561 units, a 45.8% increase compared to 2023. Passenger cars alone accounted for 142,773 units, up 47.7%, while commercial vehicles totaled 15,008 units, a 4.4% increase from the previous year. On average, nearly 500 complete vehicles of various types are imported into Vietnam daily.
According to the latest statistics from the General Department of Customs, in the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam imported 171,364 complete vehicles, valued at 3.85 billion USD, representing a 20% increase in volume and a 31% increase in value compared to the same period in 2024.
Indonesia leads in the number of vehicles imported into Vietnam but ranks third in value, with 64,626 units and 915.6 million USD. Thailand ranks second in both volume and value, with 56,862 units and 1.13 billion USD. China, while third in volume, leads in value with 38,957 units and 1.29 billion USD.
Combined, these three markets account for 160,445 units, or 93.62% of Vietnam’s total vehicle imports in the first 10 months.
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