In October, Vietnam exported US$7,256 million worth of goods to China, down 4.76 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$56,984 million worth of goods to China.
Vietnam’s biggest export to China in value terms was telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof, with US$1,867.67 million worth shipped. This was down 7.13 percent over September. It brings the total exported so far this year to US$12,091.15 million.
This was followed by computers, electrical products, and spare-parts, valued at US$1,438.34 million, down 5.38 percent from September. Year-to-date these exports reached US$13,979.72 million.
Fruits and vegetables were also popular with exports to China, totalling US$665.64 million, though falling 37.54 percent over September. Cumulative shipments now stand at US$4,521.40 million.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments also featured prominently account for US$572.66 million worth of exports to China, a decline of 1.31 percent versus September. Total exports so far this year are US$4,598.76 million.
Exports of still image, video cameras and parts thereof to China round out the top five, with US$549.26 million shipped.
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Vietnam exports to China in October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 7,256.20 | 7,618.63 | -4.76% | 56,983.75 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 1,867.67 | 2,010.98 | -7.13% | 12,091.15 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 1,438.34 | 1,520.15 | -5.38% | 13,979.72 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 665.64 | 1,065.71 | -37.54% | 4,521.40 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 572.66 | 580.24 | -1.31% | 4,598.76 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 549.26 | 508.01 | 8.12% | 3,578.08 |
| Other products | 307.00 | 219.18 | 40.07% | 1,837.75 |
| Fishery products | 252.00 | 211.36 | 19.22% | 1,881.78 |
| Rubber | 238.37 | 225.36 | 5.77% | 1,858.66 |
| Wood and wooden products | 199.70 | 177.49 | 12.51% | 1,609.37 |
| Yarn | 197.75 | 195.54 | 1.13% | 1,740.88 |
| Footwear | 113.59 | 76.57 | 48.36% | 1,307.47 |
| Cashew nut | 112.76 | 110.98 | 1.61% | 910.18 |
| Textiles and garments | 99.63 | 99.34 | 0.29% | 1,150.39 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 81.30 | 82.90 | -1.93% | 962.74 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 81.24 | 84.65 | -4.03% | 700.41 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 74.82 | 62.02 | 20.64% | 518.92 |
| Chemicals | 72.77 | 82.27 | -11.55% | 576.93 |
| Chemical products | 46.88 | 39.34 | 19.17% | 369.21 |
| Plastics | 41.47 | 33.42 | 24.08% | 232.01 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 38.64 | 33.19 | 16.42% | 358.84 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 31.83 | 29.52 | 7.82% | 333.69 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 27.77 | 27.61 | 0.60% | 181.26 |
| Plastic products | 19.83 | 19.22 | 3.15% | 166.18 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials | 16.43 | 20.61 | -20.24% | 188.87 |
| Coffee | 15.20 | 14.77 | 2.91% | 197.78 |
| Rice | 14.55 | 17.85 | -18.48% | 319.10 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 14.44 | 13.92 | 3.69% | 133.25 |
| Petroleum products | 14.05 | 16.66 | -15.64% | 183.56 |
| Paper and paper products | 11.19 | 6.30 | 77.81% | 127.77 |
| Iron and steel products | 9.33 | 8.78 | 6.31% | 80.42 |
| Rubber products | 6.14 | 6.47 | -5.10% | 57.63 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 6.10 | 6.40 | -4.77% | 57.27 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 5.53 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 73.54 |
| Iron and steel | 3.10 | 2.54 | 22.15% | 23.22 |
| Ceramic products | 2.35 | 1.38 | 70.13% | 11.96 |
| Tea | 1.92 | 1.75 | 10.13% | 17.34 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.67 | 0.96 | 73.74% | 9.49 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical | 1.34 | 2.11 | -36.67% | 16.11 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.11 | 2.02 | -44.90% | 11.03 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.82 | 1.07 | -23.57% | 9.60 |
Vietnam trade with China
In October, Vietnam imported US$16,427.45 million worth of goods from China and exported US$7,256.20 million, for total trade worth US$23,683.65 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$9,171.25 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and China has reached US$207,888 million, with Vietnam importing US$150,904 million worth of goods and exporting US$56,984 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with China year to date October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 16,427.45 | 16,458.59 | -0.19% | 150,903.80 |
| Exports | 7,256.20 | 7,618.63 | -4.76% | 56,983.75 |
| Total | 23,683.65 | 24,077.21 | -1.63% | 207,887.55 |
| Balance | -9,171.25 | -8,839.96 | 3.75% | -93,920.05 |
Vietnam-China news
Recent developments in the Vietnam-China trade and investment relationship.
New Chinese-investment in Quang Ninh
China’s Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries has inaugurated an US$80 million or about VND 1.93 trillion high-tech assembly plant in Bac Tien Phong Industrial Park, Quang Ninh.
The 67,000-square-metre facility will produce smart sanitary equipment, electronic components, and personal care devices. Phase 1, with annual capacity of 6,300 tonnes, will begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by Phase 2 in late 2026.
Anti-circumvention investigation Chinese steel
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has launched an investigation into suspected evasion of trade defence measures on hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel imported from China.
The probe targets Chinese HRC products between 1,880mm and 2,300mm wide, following earlier anti-dumping duties imposed in July ranging from 23.1 to 27.83 percent for five years.
The investigation follows petitions from Hoa Phat Group and Formosa Ha Tinh Steel.
Vietnam-China trade relations
Vietnam and China share one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in Asia, underpinned by close geographic, economic, and political ties.
The two countries have signed multiple cooperation agreements on trade, investment, and transport, including commitments under the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area.
China has consistently been Vietnam’s largest trading partner and a key source of machinery, raw materials, and intermediate goods.
Bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, with Vietnam exporting agricultural products, electronics, and textiles while importing industrial inputs and consumer goods from China.