Tightening the origin of raw materials for export production

According to the document sent to the association and exporting enterprises, the Ministry of Industry and Trade recommends that units ensure that the raw materials for production meet the requirements of the importing country, including quality, origin and traceability. Enterprises are encouraged to seek more partners and expand operations to potential markets.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade recommends that industry associations pay attention to members about increasingly strict standards from the import market. Businesses need to pay special attention to food hygiene and safety, traceability, prevention of trade fraud... because this is an issue that affects the reputation of Vietnamese goods.

This agency also emphasized the role of the association in supporting businesses to diversify the supply of input materials, minimizing the risks of dependence on a single supply market. At the same time, associations and businesses need to coordinate with management agencies to promptly update changes in trade policies.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, global trade is experiencing many unpredictable fluctuations, especially the US applying tariff policies to many countries, including Vietnam.

Therefore, strict control of input materials is considered a proactive solution to respond, ensuring harmony of interests between Vietnam and partners without interrupting the production and business activities of domestic enterprises.

According to data from the Statistics Office, the total import and export turnover of goods in the first quarter reached more than 202.5 billion USD, an increase of nearly 14% over the same period in 2024. Of which, exports increased by 10.6% and imports increased by 17%.

In terms of structure, the group of processed industrial goods reached nearly 91 billion USD, accounting for 88.4% of export turnover. Meanwhile, the group of manufactured documents accounts for approximately 94% of import turnover, reaching more than 93.5 billion USD.

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