In November, Vietnam exported US$269 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 1.89 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$3,288 million worth of goods to Belgium.
Vietnam exported US$97.32 million worth of footwear to Belgium in November. This was down from US$121.65 million in October, a change of -20.00 percent.
It also exported US$34.10 million worth of textiles and garments to Belgium in November. This was down from US$35.54 million in October, a change of -4.06 percent.
It also exported US$19.99 million worth of iron and steel to Belgium in November. This was up from US$16.40 million in October, a change of 21.91 percent.
Finally, Vietnam exported US$15.40 million worth of fishery products to Belgium in November. This was up from US$12.72 million in October, a change of 21.03 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Belgium in November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 269.49 | 274.68 | -1.89% | 3,287.74 |
| Footwear | 97.32 | 121.65 | -20.00% | 1,125.81 |
| Textiles and garments | 34.10 | 35.54 | -4.06% | 411.72 |
| Other products | 28.47 | 23.05 | 23.50% | 336.63 |
| Iron and steel | 19.99 | 16.40 | 21.91% | 310.92 |
| Fishery products | 15.40 | 12.72 | 21.03% | 155.18 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 15.13 | 14.72 | 2.73% | 136.22 |
| Coffee | 14.66 | 6.22 | 135.64% | 246.12 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 13.66 | 15.61 | -12.50% | 240.88 |
| Plastic products | 6.56 | 6.79 | -3.40% | 58.86 |
| Wood and wooden products | 5.94 | 5.11 | 16.16% | 54.52 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 4.76 | 3.99 | 19.50% | 48.09 |
| Iron and steel products | 4.58 | 4.09 | 11.91% | 41.90 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 2.25 | 1.87 | 20.08% | 45.20 |
| Cashew nut | 2.15 | 2.50 | -13.89% | 28.61 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 1.74 | 1.24 | 40.75% | 10.48 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.84 | 1.01 | -17.25% | 9.12 |
| Ceramic products | 0.76 | 0.40 | 92.31% | 2.97 |
| Pepper | 0.69 | 0.51 | 34.76% | 8.69 |
| Rubber products | 0.51 | 1.08 | -52.98% | 8.45 |
| Rice | 0.00 | 0.04 | -100.00% | 0.09 |
| Rubber | 0.00 | 0.14 | -100.00% | 7.00 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.28 |
Vietnam imports from Belgium
In November, Vietnam imported US$39.23 million worth of goods from Belgium, down from US$61.45 million in October, a change of -36.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$705 million worth of goods from Belgium.
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Vietnam trade with Belgium
In November, Vietnam imported goods worth US$39.23 million from Belgium and exported US$269.49 million, bringing total trade to US$308.72 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$230.26 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Belgium has reached US$3,992.82 million, with Vietnam importing US$705.08 million worth of goods and exporting US$3,287.74 million.
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Vietnam trade with Belgium year to date US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 39.23 | 61.45 | -36.16% | 705.08 |
| Exports | 269.49 | 274.68 | -1.89% | 3,287.74 |
| Total | 308.72 | 336.14 | -8.16% | 3,992.82 |
| Balance | 230.26 | 213.23 | 7.99% | 2,582.65 |
Vietnam-Belgium trade relations
Vietnam and Belgium established diplomatic relations in 1973 and have since built stable trade and investment ties within the broader Vietnam European Union relationship.
Bilateral trade cooperation is supported by the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, with growing engagement in logistics, ports, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and food processing.