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06-06-2014 Vietnam export value to Japan increased continously from 2009-2013 with CAGR of 21.4%. Import value from Japan increased in three years 2009-2011, however, since 2012, the figure stucked at 11.6 billion USD. Before 2011, the trade balance Vietnam-Japan was deficit but since 2011 the positive numbers has appeared. In 2013, trade balance reached +2. In that year, the major imported goods from Japan were machines, equipment, tools and spares (25.5%). On the other hand, textiles and crude oil accounted for the most in export value.   Source: Vietnam customs The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources believed to be reliable but

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