In December, Vietnam exported US$7,197 million worth of goods to China, up 16.26 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$70,454 million worth of goods to China.
Vietnam exported US$1,647.09 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to China in December. This was up from US$1,317.23 million in November, a change of 25.04 percent.
It also exported US$1,597.70 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to China in December. This was up from US$1,304.84 million in November, a change of 22.44 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$522.85 million worth of fruits and vegetables to China in December. This was up from US$455.02 million in November, a change of 14.91 percent.
It also exported US$463.14 million worth of still image, video cameras and parts thereof to China in December. This was down from US$493.44 million in November, a change of -6.14 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$452.74 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to China in December. This was down from US$461.64 million in November, a change of -1.93 percent.
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Vietnam exports to China in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 7,197.20 | 6,190.48 | 16.26% | 70,453.72 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 1,647.09 | 1,317.23 | 25.04% | 15,053.60 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 1,597.70 | 1,304.84 | 22.44% | 16,886.78 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 522.85 | 455.02 | 14.91% | 5,502.47 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 463.14 | 493.44 | -6.14% | 4,534.74 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 452.74 | 461.64 | -1.93% | 5,521.14 |
| Rubber | 322.26 | 257.14 | 25.33% | 2,448.66 |
| Other products | 317.94 | 284.04 | 11.93% | 2,480.14 |
| Wood and wooden products | 274.66 | 203.03 | 35.28% | 2,086.44 |
| Yarn | 228.45 | 188.18 | 21.40% | 2,159.51 |
| Fishery products | 202.44 | 195.87 | 3.35% | 2,281.31 |
| Textiles and garments | 148.59 | 107.53 | 38.18% | 1,408.31 |
| Footwear | 129.71 | 165.96 | -21.85% | 1,608.05 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 124.91 | 85.31 | 46.42% | 1,175.15 |
| Cashew nut | 89.31 | 114.26 | -21.83% | 1,115.25 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 85.98 | 63.61 | 35.18% | 670.18 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 82.78 | 84.99 | -2.59% | 868.26 |
| Chemical products | 58.32 | 41.95 | 39.03% | 471.10 |
| Coffee | 57.81 | 25.71 | 124.88% | 283.52 |
| Chemicals | 54.72 | 42.08 | 30.05% | 666.77 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 43.76 | 34.70 | 26.11% | 439.01 |
| Plastics | 38.38 | 51.92 | -26.07% | 322.72 |
| Petroleum products | 31.21 | 20.22 | 54.35% | 234.99 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 29.08 | 26.54 | 9.57% | 389.95 |
| Rice | 27.00 | 27.36 | -1.32% | 373.82 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 24.29 | 18.45 | 31.69% | 176.05 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 20.64 | 23.07 | -10.52% | 225.11 |
| Plastic products | 20.10 | 19.37 | 3.76% | 206.05 |
| Crude oil | 19.02 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 19.02 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 17.39 | 16.15 | 7.69% | 222.63 |
| Paper and paper products | 17.34 | 12.42 | 39.65% | 158.01 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 15.63 | 16.64 | -6.05% | 106.25 |
| Iron and steel products | 7.77 | 8.10 | -4.07% | 96.38 |
| Rubber products | 7.19 | 5.94 | 21.01% | 71.04 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 5.84 | 5.20 | 12.33% | 68.45 |
| Iron and steel | 2.99 | 2.71 | 10.50% | 29.07 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses | 1.66 | 1.56 | 6.88% | 19.40 |
| Ceramic products | 1.59 | 1.50 | 5.40% | 15.22 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.55 | 1.66 | -6.64% | 12.73 |
| Tea | 1.32 | 1.55 | -14.86% | 20.17 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.18 | 2.74 | -57.00% | 14.88 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.87 | 0.88 | -1.83% | 11.39 |
Vietnam trade with China
In December, Vietnam imported US$18255.32 million worth of goods from China and exported US$7197.20 million to China, for total trade worth US$25452.52 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$11058.12 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and China has reached US$256,489 million, with Vietnam importing US$186,035 million worth of goods and exporting US$70,454 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with China year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 18,255.32 | 16,485.08 | 10.74% | 186,034.85 |
| Exports | 7,197.20 | 6,190.48 | 16.26% | 70,453.72 |
| Total | 25,452.52 | 22,675.56 | 12.25% | 256,488.57 |
| Balance | -11,058.12 | -10,294.60 | 7.42% | -115,581.13 |
Vietnam-China news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Chinese HRC ADDs extended
Vietnam has extended anti dumping duties on certain cold rolled steel products imported from China for another five years until December 27, 2030, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
The decision took effect on December 28, 2025, following a final sunset review launched in December 2024.
Anti dumping duty rates on the affected cold rolled steel range from 4.43 per cent to 25.22 per cent, according to the ministry.
Automotive MoU Geleximco-China’s LeeKr
Geleximco has signed a cooperation agreement with China’s LeeKr Technology.
The memorandum of understanding covers advanced automotive chassis components and aims to deepen supply-chain integration between the two companies.
Geleximco is building large-scale industrial capacity and investing in a US$319 million auto plant with Chinese partners, while LeeKr supplies smart braking, steering and control systems to major Chinese automakers.
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Vietnam-China trade relations
Vietnam and China established diplomatic relations in the 1950s, laying the foundation for long-standing economic and trade ties that have expanded alongside broader regional integration.
Bilateral trade accelerated after Vietnam’s economic reforms and deepened following China’s accession to the World Trade Organization, with both sides becoming major trading partners.
Trade relations are framed by multilateral and regional agreements, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations–China Free Trade Area and commitments under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
These frameworks have supported rapid growth in cross-border trade, positioning China as Vietnam’s largest trading partner while Vietnam has emerged as one of China’s key partners in Southeast Asia.