Import and export for the whole year may exceed 782 billion USD

DNVN - According to a report by the General Department of Customs, as of December 14, the total import-export value reached 745.38 billion USD, an increase of 15.35% over the same period in 2023. It is forecasted that the total import-export value of Vietnam's goods in 2024 could reach about 782.33 billion USD, with an estimated trade surplus of 23.53 billion USD.

According to the report of the General Department of Customs at the "Online conference to summarize the work in 2024 and deploy the work tasks in 2025" on December 16, as of December 14, the total import-export value reached 745.38 billion USD, an increase of 15.35% over the same period in 2023. Of which, exports reached 384.4 billion USD, an increase of 14.46% and imports reached 360.98 billion USD, an increase of 16.32%.

Vietnam's trade balance of goods had a surplus of 23.42 billion USD, 2.29 billion USD lower than the surplus of 25.71 billion USD in the same period in 2023. It is forecasted that the total value of Vietnam's import and export of goods in 2024 could reach about 782.33 billion USD, with an estimated trade surplus of 23.53 billion USD.

Thanks to positive trade growth, the state budget revenue of the customs sector from January 1 to December 14 reached VND 402,680 billion, reaching 107.4% of the estimate, up 13.9% over the same period in 2023.

Import and export activities will grow positively in 2024.

Based on the actual revenue situation in the past time, the General Department of Customs expects the total revenue for the whole year of 2024 to reach 418,000 - 420,000 billion VND. This figure is equivalent to 111.5% - 112% of the assigned estimate, an increase of 13.4% - 13.9% over the same period in 2023.

Simplifying and automating customs procedures and facilitating trade have also achieved many positive results. The national single window mechanism has 250 administrative procedures of 13 ministries and sectors connected with more than 75,400 businesses.

In 2024, the General Department of Customs has researched and commented on 69 drafts of legal documents and projects on specialized inspections sent by ministries, branches, the Government Office , and People's Committees of provinces and cities for comments.

The smart border gate model project in Lang Son and the Digital Border Gate model project for road border gates have been actively implemented, expected to bring many benefits to import-export enterprises.

Regarding the tasks in 2025, the customs sector will implement a new organizational model after being approved by competent authorities. Ensuring continuous and effective operations, in accordance with the direction of the Party, Government and the direction of the Ministry of Finance .

Continue to apply scientific advances in the 4.0 industrial revolution to redesign the overall information technology system of the customs sector; promote reform and simplify administrative procedures.

At the same time, drastically and synchronously deploy solutions to collect the State budget in 2025. Strengthen the control of smuggling and trade fraud, risk management, and post-clearance inspection. Facilitate trade and prevent smuggling, trade fraud, and drugs, ensure national security and safety, and social order.

Ha Anh

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/xuat-nhap-khau-ca-nam-co-the-vuot-782-ty-usd/20241216082426158