Vietnam’s exports to Belgium rose 15.15 percent month-on-month to US$294.54 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date exports reached US$2.74 billion, with strong gains across major categories.
Footwear rose 53.57 percent to US$110.83 million, while coffee surged 108.24 percent to US$17.92 million.
Iron and steel shipments more than doubled to US$30.64 million.
Textiles and garments increased slightly by 2.84 percent to US$39.57 million, while machinery exports fell sharply by 58.64 percent to US$17.55 million.
Vietnam’s diverse export base to Belgium continued to strengthen, led by industrial and consumer goods, though some mechanical and electronics categories weakened.
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Vietnam exports to Belgium in September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 294.54 | 255.79 | 15.15% | 2,744.14 |
| Footwear | 110.83 | 72.17 | 53.57% | 906.85 |
| Textiles and garments | 39.57 | 38.48 | 2.84% | 342.31 |
| Iron and steel | 30.64 | 14.82 | 106.75% | 274.96 |
| Other products | 23.24 | 22.17 | 4.83% | 285.13 |
| Coffee | 17.92 | 8.61 | 108.24% | 225.23 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 17.55 | 42.43 | -58.64% | 211.60 |
| Fishery products | 16.81 | 15.31 | 9.75% | 127.05 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 10.75 | 12.66 | -15.10% | 106.28 |
| Plastic products | 5.81 | 5.68 | 2.38% | 45.52 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 4.38 | 3.00 | 45.90% | 39.34 |
| Wood and wooden products | 4.34 | 4.30 | 0.91% | 43.47 |
| Iron and steel products | 3.69 | 3.94 | -6.31% | 33.23 |
| Cashew nut | 2.70 | 4.05 | -33.18% | 23.96 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 2.48 | 4.28 | -41.99% | 41.09 |
| Rubber | 0.91 | 0.42 | 115.28% | 6.86 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.80 | 0.60 | 32.58% | 7.27 |
| Pepper | 0.70 | 0.60 | 18.40% | 7.50 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 0.58 | 1.12 | -48.73% | 7.50 |
| Ceramic products | 0.44 | 0.22 | 98.11% | 1.82 |
| Rubber products | 0.39 | 0.94 | -58.06% | 6.87 |
| Rice | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.04 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.26 |
Vietnam trade with Belgium
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Belgium grew 22.62 percent month-on-month to US$384.75 million in September 2025.
Exports totalled US$294.54 million, up 15.15 percent from August, led by footwear, coffee, and steel. Imports rose sharply by 55.61 percent to US$90.21 million, pushing total year-to-date trade to US$3.35 billion.
Vietnam maintained a trade surplus of US$204.33 million in September and US$2.14 billion for the first nine months of the year, highlighting Belgium’s role as a key EU destination for Vietnamese goods.
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Vietnam trade with Belgium year to date September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 90.21 | 57.97 | 55.61% | 603.69 |
| Exports | 294.54 | 255.79 | 15.15% | 2,744.14 |
| Total | 384.75 | 313.76 | 22.62% | 3,347.83 |
| Balance | 204.33 | 197.82 | 3.29% | 2,140.46 |
Vietnam-Belgium trade relations
Vietnam and Belgium established diplomatic relations in 1973 and have since built strong cooperation in trade, investment, and development.
Belgium is one of Vietnam’s key trading partners in the European Union and serves as a major logistics gateway for Vietnamese goods entering Europe through ports such as Antwerp.
Vietnam mainly exports footwear, textiles, iron and steel, coffee, and agricultural products to Belgium, while importing machinery, chemicals, and precious metals.
Belgian companies are active in Vietnam’s infrastructure, logistics, renewable energy, and high-tech sectors.
Both sides are strengthening cooperation in sustainable development, digital transformation, and green technology under the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.