Da Nang: Export-Import Growth Continues

According to the Da Nang Statistics Sub-department, the city’s import and export activities in the first nine months of 2025 continued to show positive progress, becoming an important driving force for local socio-economic growth.

In the third quarter of 2025, exporters faced new countervailing tax policies from the United States on goods imported from Vietnam. However, Da Nang’s export turnover still maintained an impressive growth momentum. The total import-export turnover was estimated at nearly USD 2.5 billion, up 7.4% from the previous quarter and 10.7% compared to the same period in 2024.

Exports were estimated at over USD 1.3 billion, up nearly 12% from the previous quarter and over 16% year-on-year, reflecting the flexible adaptability of the business community, especially in actively seeking alternative markets. Imports were estimated at nearly USD 1.2 billion, up 3% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year, indicating stable sources of production materials that supported recovery and production expansion. This result helped maintain trade balance for Da Nang amid global trade volatility.

In the first nine months of 2025, the city’s total import-export turnover was estimated at nearly USD 6.8 billion, up nearly 13% year-on-year. Of this, exports reached nearly USD 3.5 billion (up 17%), while imports reached nearly USD 3.3 billion (up 9%). The trade balance continued to show a surplus of USD 185 million, affirming the effectiveness of Da Nang’s international trade development strategy and creating a solid foundation for achieving its 2025 socio-economic growth targets.

“In the first nine months of 2025, Da Nang achieved balanced growth in both exports and imports. The city not only affirmed its role as the production–trade–logistics hub of Central Vietnam but also achieved a trade surplus of nearly USD 200 million, creating room for sustainable economic growth,” noted the Da Nang Statistics Sub-department.

According to the agency, amid complex and unpredictable global developments — including strategic competition, regional conflicts, and the US countervailing tax policy on Vietnamese goods — export activities are expected to continue facing challenges in the near future.

To enhance adaptability and efficiency, the Prime Minister issued Directive No. 29/CT-TTg dated September 23, 2025, on implementing key tasks and solutions to boost exports and develop overseas markets. Based on this directive, Da Nang has been actively implementing comprehensive measures to promote export activities.

Specifically, the city focuses on reviewing and promptly resolving difficulties and bottlenecks for individual enterprises and investment projects, especially major FDI projects from key markets. It continues to attract large multinational corporations to invest in export-oriented manufacturing projects, prioritizing large-scale, high-tech projects that produce competitive products capable of integrating deeply into global value chains.

In addition, Da Nang aims to maximize opportunities from free trade agreements, promote trade promotion programs linked to key export industries, improve product quality and standards, strengthen economic diplomacy, and diversify export markets.

The city also emphasizes regularly monitoring and updating market information to promptly support businesses and minimize the risk of goods congestion. Furthermore, Da Nang continues to streamline administrative procedures related to import-export activities, ensuring a transparent, efficient, and business-friendly environment.

Goods import and export through Da Nang Port

Exports were estimated at over USD 1.3 billion, up nearly 12% quarter-on-quarter and over 16% year-on-year, reflecting the flexibility of enterprises in finding new markets. Imports were nearly USD 1.2 billion, up 3% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year, showing stable material supply for production. These results helped maintain trade balance amid global uncertainty.

Cumulatively, in the first nine months of 2025, total trade turnover reached nearly USD 6.8 billion, up 13% from the same period in 2024. Exports reached USD 3.5 billion (up 17%), and imports USD 3.3 billion (up 9%), resulting in a trade surplus of USD 185 million — confirming Da Nang’s successful international trade strategy and its solid contribution to sustainable economic growth.