Coal was shipped to nine countries, principally to Asia, accounting for 90% of total export volume.
Japan led the pack for Vietnam’s coal imports with 421,600 tons at 40.7 million USD, making up 53%, trailed by the Philippines with 106,500 tons at 7 million USD and Malaysia with 83,000 tons at 10.6 million USD.
In the reviewed period, 78% of export markets saw declines while merely 22.2% enjoyed positive growth.
Coal exports to Laos dropped sharply by 95.58% in volume and 96.55% in value with 3,000 tons at 272,300 USD.
