Celebrating Vietnam’s Record-Breaking Exports: Global Acclaimed Products Leading the Way

According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, as of November 15th, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached over $801 billion, surpassing the 2024 figure of $786.29 billion and marking an all-time high. Exports totaled $410.28 billion, while imports reached $390.74 billion.

Notably, several commodities set new records.

The export of lobster emerged as one of the brightest spots for Vietnam’s seafood industry in 2025. Data from Vietnam Customs shows that lobster exports surged in October, reaching $93 million, a 75% increase compared to the same period last year.

In the first ten months of the year, Vietnam’s lobster export turnover hit a record high of $712 million, up 135% year-on-year.

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), this is a rare growth rate for a single seafood category.

Within the product structure, green lobster dominated with 98% of the total turnover, valued at $700 million, a 141% increase. In contrast, slipper lobster and other types saw slight declines of 22% and 1%, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association reported that as of October 2025, durian exports officially surpassed the 2024 record of $3.2 billion. Compared to the same period last year, durian export value increased by 12.3%, significantly higher than the $2.85 billion recorded in the first ten months of 2024.

Leaders of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association emphasized that to sustain growth, Vietnam needs a transparent system of plantation codes and ensures sustainable production processes. Building a national brand and enhancing deep processing are essential steps to meet the diverse demands of the international market.

Another impressively growing export commodity is coffee. Preliminary data from the General Department of Customs shows that as of November 15th, Vietnam’s coffee exports reached nearly 1.35 million tons, valued at $7.64 billion. While the volume increased by only 15.4% compared to the same period last year, the turnover surged by 62.6% due to high coffee prices.

Remarkably, with over a month left in 2025, coffee export value has already surpassed the 2024 record of $5.62 billion.

During the same period, cashew nut exports also achieved impressive results. As of mid-November, cashew nut export turnover reached $4.51 billion, a 19.3% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the 2024 figure of $4.34 billion and setting a new record.

In the first half of November 2025, enterprises exported over 8,200 tons of pepper, earning nearly $53 million. As of November 15th, Vietnam exported approximately 213,400 tons of pepper, valued at $1.44 billion.

With these results, pepper exports also set a historic record, surpassing the 2016 figure of $1.43 billion.

As of November 15th, the total export value of the electronics industry reached nearly $143 billion. Computers, electronic products, and components accounted for $92.13 billion, a 48.3% increase, while telephones and components reached $50.83 billion, a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

In absolute terms, the electronics industry’s additional growth compared to the same period last year amounted to $32 billion. The record-breaking growth in electronics significantly contributed to the country’s export turnover, exceeding $410 billion. Compared to 2024, electronics exports in the past ten months have surpassed $16.5 billion.

Vietnam has officially entered the top 15 countries with the largest trade turnover globally, after its total import-export turnover exceeded $801 billion as of November 15th, 2025. This is the highest level ever recorded and even surpasses the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s September forecast of $800 billion.