Dong Nai expands trade and boosts exports

Currently, enterprises in Dong Nai export goods to more than 180 countries and territories. However, export volumes remain concentrated in several major markets such as the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, and Europe. Other markets still account for a small share, prompting businesses to seek ways to expand their market presence.

Garment production for export at Dong Tien Joint Stock Company (Amata Industrial Park, Long Binh ward, Dong Nai province).

In Dong Nai, export turnover is a key indicator of economic development. Therefore, expanding trade with other countries will contribute to the province’s double-digit growth this year and in the years ahead.

Many markets remain untapped

Dong Nai is a leading industrial production hub in Vietnam. The province currently has 57 industrial parks (IPs), of which 42 are operational, with an occupancy rate of around 76%. These IPs attract numerous domestic and foreign investors to build factories for production. More than 70% of the goods produced by enterprises are exported, while nearly 30% are sold on the domestic market.

Since the beginning of 2025, the global economy has experienced significant fluctuations; however, enterprises in Dong Nai have responded with agility, exploring new customers in emerging markets. As a result, Dong Nai’s export turnover in the first nine months of 2025 continued to outpace the national average.

Nguyen Van Hoang, General Director of Dong Tien Joint Stock Company at Amata Industrial Park (Long Binh ward, Dong Nai province), said: “Our company mainly produces clothing for export to the European market. This market has very high standards for quality and requires products to be green and environmentally friendly. As a result, we have invested in transforming our operations and building smart, eco-friendly factories to meet customer demands. In addition to Europe, we are also seeking customers in the United States and other markets to ensure stable output.”

In recent times, enterprises in Dong Nai have also focused on expanding their product markets across countries and territories to reduce their dependence on a few major markets. This endeavor helps mitigate risks associated with countries introducing changes in trade policies, tariffs, or technical barriers.

Products from Dong Nai enterprises are already exported to high-standard markets, such as the United States, Europe, and Japan, making it easier to access other markets. Currently, enterprises across the province are expanding exports to South Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, and ASEAN member countries.

Boosting trade promotion

Since the beginning of the year, the province has organized numerous trade promotion events to help enterprises find new partners and expand export markets. Dong Nai is a national industrial hub, producing a wide range of products. In particular, many factories in the province apply 4.0 technology and meet green and smart factory standards, enabling them to fulfill large orders in a short time. This endeavor also gives enterprises an advantage in signing contracts with international brands.

Ta Hoang Linh, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Foreign Market Development, emphasized: “In practice, enterprises face risks if they rely solely on a few traditional markets. Diversifying export markets has become an urgent necessity and a key target for export growth.”

According to Linh, in recent years, Vietnamese enterprises have effectively leveraged the 17 free trade agreements that Vietnam has signed, gaining access to new markets, mitigating risks from dependence on specific regions, and simultaneously expanding their strategic vision in export activities.

Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with other ministries, sectors, localities, industry associations, domestic and foreign business associations, as well as international distribution channels to promptly implement measures supporting Vietnamese businesses in overcoming difficulties and setting long-term development directions to adapt to market fluctuations. Vietnamese enterprises have also responded flexibly and made concerted efforts to maintain and expand export markets, even during the most challenging periods.

According to the Provincial People’s Committee, since early August 2025, the United States has imposed a 20% reciprocal tariff on US imports of Vietnamese goods, which has somewhat affected the province’s import-export activities. However, as existing orders continue to be fulfilled and businesses have actively sought new markets, Dong Nai’s export turnover has maintained strong growth. In the first nine months of 2025, the province’s export value reached over USD 25.9 million, up nearly 17.3% compared to the same period last year.

Nguyen Van Linh, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Center for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion, said exports are one of the key indicators of the province’s economic development. As such, trade promotion has consistently been a priority for the province to support businesses in connecting with new partners, participating in supply chains, and expanding production and exports.

The fourth quarter of 2025 marks the peak production season for businesses in Dong Nai and nationwide, covering a wide range of goods, including textiles, footwear, agricultural products, computers, and electronics. Dong Nai’s export turnover for the year is projected to reach approximately USD 35 billion, with a trade surplus expected to exceed USD 10 billion.

In the first nine months of 2025, the United States was Dong Nai’s largest export market, with exports totaling nearly USD 9 billion, accounting for almost 35% of the province’s total export turnover. Major export products to the US include footwear, timber and wood products, computers, electronic products and components, machinery, equipment, tools and accessories, textiles, cashew nuts, and means of transport.

By Huong Giang – Translated by Thu Hien, Minho