Exports to Japan up 4.5% in 2013
(VOV) - Vietnamese exports to Japan hit more than US$13.65 billion in 2013, an increase of 4.5% over the previous year, according to the General Department of Customs.
Garments topped the list of export items, earning US$2.38 billion, accounting for 20% of the country’s total and up 20.7%.
Japan currently consumes more than 13% of Vietnam’s garment exports.
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Crude oil came a close second with earnings of US$2.08 billion, down 17.3%, followed by means of transport and tools valued at US$1.85 billion, up 9.9%.
Despite an export value of US$248.2 million,
Chemicals achieved the highest growth of 56.2% despite a modest export value of US$248.2 million.
Other products with high growth included wood and timber products (US$819.9 million, up 22.5%), footwear (US$389.3 million, up 18.6%), bags, wallets, suitcases, hats and umbrellas (US$235.3 million, up 33.1%).