Vietnam’s imports from Belgium rose 55.61 percent month-on-month to US$90.21 million in September 2025, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date, Vietnam’s total imports from Belgium stood at US$603.69 million.
Pharmaceutical products remained the leading category at US$34.11 million, up 35.68 percent from August.
Imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments increased sharply by 265.78 percent to US$17.71 million, while precious metals and stones reached US$6.93 million, nearly doubling month-on-month.
Milk and milk product imports surged 788.80 percent to US$6.62 million.
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Vietnam imports from Belgium in September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 90.21 | 57.97 | 55.61% | 603.69 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 34.11 | 25.14 | 35.68% | 232.57 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 17.71 | 4.84 | 265.78% | 71.53 |
| Other products | 10.15 | 7.65 | 32.79% | 94.30 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 6.93 | 3.65 | 89.95% | 40.37 |
| Milk and milk products | 6.62 | 0.75 | 788.80% | 34.16 |
| Fertilizers | 3.35 | 3.65 | -8.17% | 32.68 |
| Plastics | 1.83 | 3.30 | -44.63% | 20.45 |
| Other petroleum products | 1.37 | 1.58 | -13.33% | 7.81 |
| Chemical products | 1.35 | 1.00 | 35.05% | 13.24 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.28 | 1.88 | -31.78% | 11.94 |
| Wood and wooden products | 1.15 | 2.07 | -44.49% | 14.38 |
| Fabrics | 1.05 | 0.49 | 114.17% | 3.12 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 0.79 | 0.16 | 388.32% | 8.29 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 0.59 | 0.36 | 66.74% | 3.18 |
| Iron and steel products | 0.52 | 0.21 | 149.53% | 2.60 |
| Chemicals | 0.37 | 0.28 | 35.94% | 4.62 |
| Other base metals | 0.30 | 0.09 | 230.60% | 2.13 |
| Iron and steel | 0.29 | 0.14 | 104.16% | 1.35 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 0.27 | 0.53 | -49.13% | 2.97 |
| Other edible food preparations | 0.16 | 0.22 | -27.19% | 1.59 |
| Rubber | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.41 |
Vietnam trade with Belgium
Vietnam’s trade with Belgium reached US$384.75 million in September 2025, up 22.62 percent from August, according to the latest customs data.
Exports increased 15.15 percent to US$294.54 million, while imports surged 55.61 percent to US$90.21 million.
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$204.33 million for the month, a 3.29 percent rise from August.
Year-to-date, bilateral trade totalled US$3.35 billion, with Vietnam maintaining a surplus of US$2.14 billion.
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Vietnam trade with Belgium September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | MoM | 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 (Vietnam) | 204.33 | 197.82 | 3.29% | 2,140.46 |
Vietnam-Belgium trade relations
Vietnam and Belgium maintain a long-standing trade relationship supported by both bilateral and EU-level frameworks.
Key Vietnamese exports to Belgium include textiles, footwear, seafood, and electronics, while imports consist mainly of pharmaceuticals, machinery, dairy products, and chemicals.
The EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), in force since 2020, has significantly boosted trade volumes by removing tariffs and simplifying customs procedures.
Belgium also serves as a major logistics gateway for Vietnamese goods entering Europe through the Port of Antwerp, strengthening Vietnam’s position within the EU market.