US becomes biggest buyer of Vietnam smartphones
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The U.S. has surpassed China to become the biggest buyer of smartphones and parts from Vietnam in the first six months with a purchase value of $6.61 billion, up nearly 54 percent year-on-year.
It was followed by China at $6.45 billion, up nearly 17 percent, according to Vietnam Customs.
Exports of smartphones and parts to the EU fell 7.7 percent to $3.3 billion.
Vietnam’s top import market of smartphones and parts was South Korea at $5.1 billion, up 28 percent year-on-year.
It was followed by China at $4.2 billion, down 0.1 percent.
Vietnam’s exports of these items to all markets reached $29.17 billion in the first six months, up 16.4 percent year-on-year.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which country is now the largest importer of smartphones and parts from Vietnam?
Which country is now the largest importer of smartphones and parts from Vietnam?
The US has become the largest importer, with a purchase value of $6.61 billion in the first six months, exceeding China's $6.45 billion.
Q.How much did Vietnam's overall smartphone and parts exports grow in the first half of the year?
How much did Vietnam's overall smartphone and parts exports grow in the first half of the year?
Vietnam's total exports of these items to all markets reached $29.17 billion in the first six months, representing a 16.4 percent increase year-on-year.
Q.What was the trend for Vietnam's smartphone and parts exports to the EU?
What was the trend for Vietnam's smartphone and parts exports to the EU?
Exports of smartphones and parts from Vietnam to the EU saw a decline, falling by 7.7 percent to a value of $3.3 billion.
Q.Which country was Vietnam's primary source for importing smartphones and parts?
Which country was Vietnam's primary source for importing smartphones and parts?
South Korea was Vietnam's top import market for smartphones and parts, supplying $5.1 billion, an increase of 28 percent year-on-year.