Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS)
The Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS) presents data on the value of merchandise exports and imports by trading partner.
Key Features
- Bilateral trade flows between countries
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual data
- Coverage of 190+ countries
- Historical data from 1948
Vietnam Trade Partners (2023)
Top Export Destinations
| Rank | Partner | Value (USD bn) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 97.0 | 29.3% |
| 2 | China | 57.2 | 17.3% |
| 3 | South Korea | 24.1 | 7.3% |
| 4 | Japan | 23.4 | 7.1% |
| 5 | Netherlands | 11.5 | 3.5% |
Top Import Sources
| Rank | Partner | Value (USD bn) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 109.6 | 37.8% |
| 2 | South Korea | 53.2 | 18.3% |
| 3 | Japan | 22.8 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Taiwan | 18.5 | 6.4% |
| 5 | United States | 15.4 | 5.3% |
API Query Example
# Get Vietnam-US bilateral trade
params = {
"source": "IMF",
"database": "DOTS",
"reporter": "VN",
"partner": "US",
"flow": ["exports", "imports"],
"start_year": 2015,
"end_year": 2023
}
Use Case
DOTS is essential for analyzing trade concentration and diversification.