In October, Vietnam imported US$16,427 billion worth of goods from China, down 0.19 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$150,904 million worth of goods from China.
Vietnam’s biggest import from China in value terms was computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof, worth US$4,550.36 million. This was down 6.14 percent over September. It brings the total imported so far this year to US$42,974.40 million.
This was followed by machine, equipment, tools and instruments, valued at US$3,216.39 million, down 5.43 percent from September. Year-to-date these imports reached US$31,408.98 million.
Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof were also popular imports from China, totalling US$1080.48 million, rising 7.18 percent over September. Cumulative imports now stand at US$8,159.82 million.
Fabrics also featured prominently, accounting for US$873.67 million worth of imports from China, a decline of 0.36 percent versus September. Total imports so far this year are sitting at US$8,554.94 million.
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Vietnam imports from China in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 16,427.45 | 16,458.59 | -0.19% | 150,903.80 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 4,550.36 | 4,848.29 | -6.14% | 42,974.40 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 3,216.39 | 3,400.98 | -5.43% | 31,408.98 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 1,080.48 | 1,008.12 | 7.18% | 8,159.82 |
| Fabrics | 873.67 | 876.87 | -0.36% | 8,554.94 |
| Other products | 795.29 | 750.19 | 6.01% | 7,148.55 |
| Iron and steel | 601.16 | 380.80 | 57.87% | 4,687.96 |
| Plastic products | 600.56 | 632.61 | -5.07% | 5,539.72 |
| Iron and steel products | 533.91 | 540.29 | -1.18% | 4,829.95 |
| Other base metals | 360.42 | 288.29 | 25.02% | 2,995.37 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 358.94 | 396.24 | -9.41% | 3,573.57 |
| Other base metal products | 358.50 | 390.20 | -8.13% | 3,349.85 |
| Plastics | 329.36 | 328.01 | 0.41% | 3,182.98 |
| Chemical products | 290.76 | 298.25 | -2.51% | 2,742.28 |
| Chemicals | 289.45 | 284.37 | 1.79% | 2,930.83 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 253.19 | 257.28 | -1.59% | 2,557.96 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 241.25 | 236.28 | 2.10% | 1,838.63 |
| Yarn | 164.98 | 157.49 | 4.75% | 1,591.52 |
| Motor vehicles | 156.99 | 142.61 | 10.08% | 1,287.52 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 145.87 | 42.58 | 242.59% | 303.44 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 131.16 | 136.06 | -3.60% | 1,156.29 |
| Fertilizers | 113.39 | 125.87 | -9.92% | 918.54 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 104.22 | 94.62 | 10.14% | 772.76 |
| Wood and wooden products | 100.15 | 108.19 | -7.43% | 1,044.64 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 90.29 | 87.23 | 3.51% | 837.89 |
| Paper products | 85.30 | 96.95 | -12.01% | 805.22 |
| Paper | 77.33 | 78.61 | -1.63% | 776.26 |
| Glass and glassware | 74.89 | 84.85 | -11.73% | 759.31 |
| Petroleum products | 72.21 | 75.63 | -4.52% | 784.29 |
| Rubber products | 56.42 | 55.60 | 1.47% | 530.94 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 46.66 | 14.05 | 232.07% | 202.22 |
| Rubber | 36.43 | 36.28 | 0.41% | 388.89 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 32.66 | 23.24 | 40.54% | 304.08 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 31.76 | 28.04 | 13.26% | 290.43 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 26.96 | 24.35 | 10.69% | 352.59 |
| Fishery products | 24.73 | 23.44 | 5.50% | 226.03 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 19.15 | 17.20 | 11.31% | 168.60 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 19.04 | 16.18 | 17.68% | 127.31 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 15.84 | 11.26 | 40.62% | 165.99 |
| Other edible food preparations | 14.09 | 13.06 | 7.89% | 120.52 |
| Other petroleum products | 13.95 | 20.08 | -30.54% | 216.90 |
| Coal | 12.92 | 6.75 | 91.27% | 76.64 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 9.42 | 9.04 | 4.19% | 92.93 |
| Tobacco materials | 9.18 | 4.25 | 115.78% | 47.36 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 5.65 | 5.85 | -3.54% | 48.14 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 2.15 | 2.14 | 0.35% | 29.40 |
| Cotton | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.38 |
Vietnam trade with China
In October, Vietnam imported goods worth US$16,427.45 million from China and exported US$7,256.20 million, bringing total trade to US$23,683.65 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$9,171.25 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and China has reached US$207,887.55 million, with Vietnam importing US$150,903.80 million worth of goods and exporting US$56,983.75 million.
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Vietnam trade with China year to date US$millions
| October | September | MoM | 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-China trade relations have evolved significantly over decades.
More than just neighbours, the two countries have pursued extensive economic cooperation, underpinned by frameworks such as the ASEAN‑China Free Trade Area in which Vietnam participates, delivering deep tariff reductions and facilitating trade flows.
In recent years, bilateral trade has surged and diversified. China remains Vietnam’s largest trading partner and a major source of imports, particularly raw materials for Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.
Meanwhile both countries have signed many agreements—covering supply chains, infrastructure, and agriculture—to deepen economic ties despite geopolitical and regulatory challenges.