Two-way trade has continuously increased since it first hit 1 billion euros ($1.32 billion) in 2008, except for during 2009 due to the global financial crisis.— VNA/ VNS Photo

HA NOI (VNS)– Two-way trade between Viet Nam and Spain reached a record high of over 2 billion euros (US$2.64 billion) last year, an increase of 19.4 per cent against the previous year.

In 2012, Viet Nam exported nearly 1.8 billion euros ($2.37 billion) worth of goods to Spain, a rise of 23.8 per cent. Imports went down nine per cent to around 204 million euros ($270 million), according to Spanish customs authorities.

Viet Nam mainly shipped phones and components, footwear, coffee, garments and aquatic products to Spain, while importing seafood, chemicals, machinery and equipment, garment and footwear materials and pharmaceuticals.

Two-way trade has continuously increased since it first hit 1 billion euros ($1.32 billion) in 2008, except for during 2009 due to the global financial crisis.--VNS