According to the ministry, Vietnam mostly exported telephones and accessories, computers, electronics, footwear, garment and textile products, seafood, and handbags and wallets to the EU.
Meanwhile, the country imported US$9.7 billion worth of goods from the EU, a rise of 19.6% over the same period in 2020. Major imports were accessories, automobile spare parts, completely-built-up cars and household appliances.
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement took effect for one year on July 31, benefiting Vietnam's exports to the market.
