The country's total export-import value during the period was estimated at $262.54 billion, down by 14.7 per cent YoY. Out of that, export turnover was worth $136.17 billion, while imports were worth $126.37 billion—down by 11.6 per cent and 17.9 per cent respectively.
In May, the customs department collected more than 30 trillion VND, marking a month-on-month decrease of 6.23 per cent.
The fall was attributed to the drop in the taxable import value of certain items, such as completely built-up automobile, iron and steel, mobile phones and components.
The country witnessed a higher number of temporary and permanent business withdrawals from the market than the number of enterprises joining or re-entering the market for the first time, a news agency reported.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)