Vietnam's trade surplus reaches more than six billion USD in the first four months of 2023. (Photo: VNA)

Import turnover, however, is estimated at 102.22 billion USD. Overall, Vietnam’s trade surplus reached 6.3 billion USD, an increase of 4 billion USD compared to the same period last year.

In April alone, export turnover stood at 27.5 billion USD while import turnover was estimated at 26 billion USD.

The US was Vietnam’s biggest importer for the past four months with an estimated turnover of 28.4 billion USD, while China was Vietnam’s biggest exporter with an estimated turnover of 33.3 billion USD.