Vietnam’s imports from Australia rose 5.56 percent month-on-month to US$518.45 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date imports reached US$5.21 billion, led by coal, ores, and base metals.
Coal imports more than doubled, up 103.03 percent to US$220.32 million, while ores and mineral products rose 0.63 percent to US$88.96 million.
Other key imports included base metals at US$60.61 million and cotton at US$43.08 million.
Milk and milk product imports declined 48.95 percent to US$4.99 million, and wheat plunged 96.87 percent to US$1.99 million.
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Vietnam imports from Australia in September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 518.45 | 491.16 | 5.56% | 5,211.46 |
| Coal | 220.32 | 108.52 | 103.03% | 2,032.81 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 88.96 | 88.40 | 0.63% | 902.78 |
| Other base metals | 60.61 | 66.02 | -8.20% | 740.06 |
| Other products | 55.07 | 53.81 | 2.35% | 470.22 |
| Cotton | 43.08 | 44.32 | -2.78% | 214.42 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 19.48 | 21.90 | -11.08% | 123.40 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 5.72 | 6.65 | -13.88% | 46.07 |
| Milk and milk products | 4.99 | 9.77 | -48.95% | 91.00 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 3.06 | 2.72 | 12.52% | 23.58 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 2.91 | 2.39 | 22.12% | 39.04 |
| Wheat | 1.99 | 63.44 | -96.87% | 289.24 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 1.71 | 1.34 | 27.56% | 12.89 |
| Chemical products | 1.70 | 2.29 | -25.99% | 19.91 |
| Other edible food preparations | 1.65 | 1.82 | -9.48% | 12.51 |
| Other petroleum products | 1.51 | 1.53 | -1.83% | 8.80 |
| Iron and steel | 1.30 | 1.52 | -14.34% | 16.67 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 1.20 | 1.18 | 1.68% | 9.57 |
| textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 0.86 | 0.64 | 35.51% | 8.95 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 0.66 | 5.25 | -87.42% | 85.75 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.52 | 1.02 | -48.82% | 6.48 |
| Iron and steel products | 0.45 | 0.20 | 130.07% | 2.55 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.43 | 5.98 | -92.78% | 51.72 |
| Plastics | 0.22 | 0.41 | -45.35% | 2.62 |
| Chemicals | 0.04 | 0.05 | -28.76% | 0.41 |
Vietnam trade with Australia
Vietnam’s trade with Australia rose 11.62 percent month-on-month to US$1.21 billion in September 2025.
Exports climbed 16.65 percent to US$690.96 million, while imports increased 5.56 percent to US$518.45 million.
For the year to date, two-way trade totalled US$10.16 billion, with Vietnam posting a trade deficit of US$260.16 million.
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Vietnam trade with Australia year to date September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 518.45 | 491.16 | 5.56% | 5,211.46 |
| Exports | 690.96 | 592.32 | 16.65% | 4,951.30 |
| Total | 1,209.41 | 1,083.48 | 11.62% | 10,162.76 |
| Balance (Vietnam) | 172.50 | 101.16 | 70.53% | -260.16 |
Vietnam-Australia trade relations
Vietnam and Australia established diplomatic relations in 1973 and upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023.
Australia is one of Vietnam’s key trading partners, ranking among its top ten globally, while Vietnam is one of Australia’s fastest-growing trading partners in ASEAN.
Bilateral trade is supported by agreements such as the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Trade cooperation focuses on energy, agriculture, education, and services, with Australia supplying coal, ores, and agricultural products, while Vietnam exports electronics, machinery, and textiles.