In the first quarter, 10,417 complete vehicles were imported.

To import these vehicles, the economy had to spend $198.78 million.

According to preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs, in March alone, 4,361 complete automobiles of all types were imported into Vietnam, worth nearly 84.2 million USD, an increase of 47.4% in volume and 65.2% in value compared to the previous month.

Overall, in the first three months of the year, the number of completely assembled cars imported into Vietnam reached 10,417 units, and the amount of foreign currency spent on these cars was 198.78 million USD, an increase of 49.2% in volume and 45.6% in value compared to the same period in 2013.

Meanwhile, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), total car sales in Vietnam reached over 30,000 units in the first quarter of 2014, a 39% increase compared to the same period in 2013.

VAMA also reported that in March alone, the entire automotive industry sold over 11,600 vehicles, a 59% increase compared to February and a 39% increase compared to the same period in 2013. Of these, passenger cars accounted for 7,170 units and trucks for 4,477 units, representing increases of 59% and 60% respectively compared to the previous month. This marks the 12th consecutive month that domestic automobile sales have been higher than in previous months.

According to VOV