Hai Phong, Bac Giang record exports of tens of billions of dollars

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Goods imported and exported through Hai Phong port area. Photo: T.Binh

According to the latest statistics of the General Department of Customs, by the end of May, Hai Phong's exports reached US$12.15 billion, ranking 5th out of 63 provinces and cities nationwide.

Hai Phong's export turnover rose by 29.25% year-on-year (equivalent to an increase of US$2.75 billion).

Meanwhile, Bac Giang exports reached US$10.58 billion, ranking 6th in the country. Compared to the same period in 2023, this figure grew by 19.14% (equivalent to US$ 1.7 billion).

The remaining four localities achieving tens of billions of dollars in exports include: Ho Chi Minh City, Bac Ninh, Binh Duong and Thai Nguyen with results of US$17.53 billion; US$14.37 billion; US$13.41 billion; and US$13.15 billion respectively.

All four localities mentioned above have increased turnover compared to the same period last year.

Notably, Bac Ninh has found recovery momentum after a difficult start to the year (by the end of April, the province still recorded negative growth compared to the same period last year).

Specifically, May recorded a significant breakthrough for this locality with a turnover leading the country when it reached US$3.15 billion.

In May, the country's exports achieved US$32.27 billion, up 3.9% over the previous month. Overall, exports of five months rose14.9% year-on-year to US$156.28 billion.