On October 29, according to information from the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines (Ministry of Industry and Trade), total bilateral trade between Vietnam and the Philippines reached nearly USD 6.5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, marking an increase of over 20% compared to the same period last year.**
Of this total, export turnover surpassed USD 4.6 billion, reflecting a 20.7% rise, while imports remained close to USD 1.9 billion, similar to the previous year’s figures.
With this growth trend, it is projected that in 2024, bilateral trade between Vietnam and the Philippines will exceed USD 8 billion for the first time, reaching an estimated USD 8.5 billion, with a trade surplus of over USD 3 billion.
In terms of product categories, 20 out of 35 sectors that Vietnam exports to the Philippines reported positive growth in the first nine months of 2024.
However, some export categories showed a decline, such as seafood, which dropped by 21.2%, and animal feed and raw materials, which decreased by 15.6%.
According to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines, rice remains a leading export from Vietnam to the Philippines, maintaining impressive growth. In the first nine months, Vietnam's rice exports to the Philippines totaled USD 1.98 billion.
For the last three months of the year, it is expected that the Philippines’ demand for rice imports will continue to rise sharply due to increased domestic consumption and losses in the country's end-of-year harvest caused by natural disasters.
In recent years, Vietnam has continuously strengthened its international partnerships and fostered long-term, sustainable relationships with countries around the world, aiming to boost economic growth through trade and global goods exchange.
As the United States officially imposes countervailing duties of up to 46% on certain export products from Vietnam, the Vietnamese logistics sector is facing significant challenges—including rising operational costs, longer shipping times, and the risk of supply chain disruptions.
It is evident that digitalization has become the defining trend of the modern era. Across all industries and sectors, businesses are shifting from traditional development strategies to automation and digital transformation, aiming to optimize operational efficiency and productivity.
Glotrans Holiday Notice – Vietnam Independence Day (02/09/2025) Dear Valued Customers and Partners, Glotrans would like to inform you of our Vietnam Independence Day holiday schedule as follows:
On August 15, 2025, the Glotrans family proudly celebrates the 16th anniversary of the company’s establishment (2009 – 2025) – a remarkable milestone that marks our journey of formation, growth, and continuous advancement in both domestic and international logistics markets.
"One Team – One Will – One Journey" – this is not just a slogan, but the very spirit that ran through the 2025 Team Building trip of the Glotrans Da Nang and Glotrans Quy Nhon family.
