Imports and exports at Hai Phong Port. Photo: T.B

According to the latest statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in the first half of September, the total import-export turnover of the whole country reached US$14 billion, a decrease of US$6.73 billion compared to the second half of the previous month.

The decrease in the turnover may result from the impact of storm No. 3.

In fact, storm No. 3 has caused great damage to many provinces and cities in the Northern region, including key import and export localities such as Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, etc.

The billion-dollar export commodity groups in the first half of September include: computers, electronic products and components; machinery, equipment, tools, spare parts; telephones and components; and textiles.

As of September15, the country’s total trade in goods reached US$279.38 billion.

In the first half of September, the import turnover dropped about US$ 3 billion to US$ 14.55 billion compared with the previous month.

The two billion-dollar import commodity groups in the first half of September include computers, electronic products and components; machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts.

As of September 15, the total import turnover of the whole country achieved US$ 261.34 billion.