On October 29, according to information from the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines (Ministry of Industry and Trade), total bilateral trade between Vietnam and the Philippines reached nearly USD 6.5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, marking an increase of over 20% compared to the same period last year.**
Of this total, export turnover surpassed USD 4.6 billion, reflecting a 20.7% rise, while imports remained close to USD 1.9 billion, similar to the previous year’s figures.
With this growth trend, it is projected that in 2024, bilateral trade between Vietnam and the Philippines will exceed USD 8 billion for the first time, reaching an estimated USD 8.5 billion, with a trade surplus of over USD 3 billion.
In terms of product categories, 20 out of 35 sectors that Vietnam exports to the Philippines reported positive growth in the first nine months of 2024.
However, some export categories showed a decline, such as seafood, which dropped by 21.2%, and animal feed and raw materials, which decreased by 15.6%.
According to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines, rice remains a leading export from Vietnam to the Philippines, maintaining impressive growth. In the first nine months, Vietnam's rice exports to the Philippines totaled USD 1.98 billion.
For the last three months of the year, it is expected that the Philippines’ demand for rice imports will continue to rise sharply due to increased domestic consumption and losses in the country's end-of-year harvest caused by natural disasters.
In recent years, Vietnam has continuously strengthened its international partnerships and fostered long-term, sustainable relationships with countries around the world, aiming to boost economic growth through trade and global goods exchange.
As the United States officially imposes countervailing duties of up to 46% on certain export products from Vietnam, the Vietnamese logistics sector is facing significant challenges—including rising operational costs, longer shipping times, and the risk of supply chain disruptions.
It is evident that digitalization has become the defining trend of the modern era. Across all industries and sectors, businesses are shifting from traditional development strategies to automation and digital transformation, aiming to optimize operational efficiency and productivity.
Recently, Glotrans HCM held a regular Trade Union meeting, combining voting and honoring typical employees in the first quarter of 2025 – individuals who have shown efforts, responsibility and positive working spirit in each task.
This July, a sweet and laughter-filled birthday party was held at the HCM branch office to celebrate employees whose birthdays were in the month, with the participation of the Board of Directors and all employees.
On June 22–23, 2025, Glotrans was honored to participate in the 7th Global Logistics Cooperation Conference (OLO), held in Ho Chi Minh City. This annual event, organized by OLO, brings together hundreds of freight forwarding companies from over 100 countries worldwide.
