Vietnam imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to the tune of US$13,100 million in October, down 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$123,148 million worth by the end of October.
In October, Vietnam’s top supplier of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof was China, accounting for US$4,550 million worth. This was down 6.14 percent over September. Year to date, China has shipped US$42,974 million worth to Vietnam.
After China, South Korea was the next biggest supplier. It shipped US$3,208 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to Vietnam in October, a fall of 10.69 percent month-on-month. Its total for the year to date is now sitting at US$30,900 million.
Taiwan was also a major supplier, shipping US$2,200 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof to Vietnam in October. This was a fall of 1.87 percent, for a total of US$19,421 million for the year.
Rounding out the top five was Japan with US$777 million, a -9.13 percent change month-on-month, for a total of US$7,018 million for the year, and the USA with US$376 million, a -17.33 percent change for a total of US$4,402 million.
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Vietnam imports of computers in October, US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 13,099.69 | 13,937.88 | -6.01% | 123,147.65 |
| Other | 958.81 | 810.09 | 18.36% | 7,653.06 |
| China | 4,550.36 | 4,848.29 | -6.14% | 42,974.40 |
| South Korea | 3,207.89 | 3,591.73 | -10.69% | 30,899.66 |
| Taiwan | 2,200.17 | 2,242.08 | -1.87% | 19,420.64 |
| Japan | 777.01 | 855.06 | -9.13% | 7,017.51 |
| USA | 375.95 | 454.78 | -17.33% | 4,401.79 |
| Malaysia | 338.58 | 396.29 | -14.56% | 3,313.84 |
| Thailand | 208.17 | 170.14 | 22.35% | 1,536.43 |
| Israel | 188.22 | 201.36 | -6.52% | 2,232.77 |
| Ireland | 171.21 | 245.69 | -30.31% | 2,458.85 |
| Philippines | 123.30 | 122.37 | 0.76% | 1,238.71 |
| Singapore | 103.37 | 100.06 | 3.31% | 696.39 |
| Mexico | 55.08 | 51.44 | 7.07% | 524.55 |
| Indonesia | 39.73 | 23.64 | 68.05% | 433.12 |
| Germany | 25.17 | 22.64 | 11.19% | 187.40 |
| Switzerland | 9.93 | 11.33 | -12.36% | 96.53 |
| France | 7.86 | 9.81 | -19.93% | 44.17 |
| Hong Kong | 6.51 | 7.74 | -15.99% | 162.42 |
| Italy | 6.05 | 1.75 | 245.72% | 21.42 |
| Austria | 2.10 | 2.06 | 2.27% | 15.74 |
| UK | 1.89 | 0.87 | 117.09% | 13.91 |
| India | 1.85 | 0.89 | 107.85% | 29.12 |
| Czech Republic | 1.82 | 2.29 | -20.53% | 30.41 |
| Denmark | 1.51 | 0.51 | 195.86% | 5.57 |
| Myanmar | 1.20 | 0.35 | 243.51% | 5.54 |
| Spain | 0.93 | 2.35 | -60.28% | 24.90 |
| Canada | 0.74 | 2.17 | -66.12% | 8.63 |
| Netherlands | 0.71 | 0.52 | 37.03% | 4.56 |
| Belgium | 0.32 | 0.79 | -58.93% | 8.62 |
| Finland | 0.13 | 0.14 | -8.14% | 0.62 |
| Sweden | 0.12 | 0.15 | -22.55% | 4.48 |
| Poland | 0.12 | 0.75 | -84.36% | 5.90 |
| Cambodia | 0.10 | 0.14 | -26.40% | 1.32 |
| Iceland | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.47 |
Listed electronics companies
Viettronics Tan Binh JSC
Viettronics Tan Binh JSC (VTB) manufactures and trades electrical appliances, lighting, and consumer electronics.
VTB closed at VND 14,350 on Tuesday up 0.9 percent with 59,000 shares traded, worth VND 85 million.
Foreign ownership in VTB is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.7 percent.
Elcom Communications Technology Investment Development Corporation
Elcom Communications Technology Investment Development Corporation (ELC) provides IT infrastructure, system integration, and digital transformation services.
ELC closed at VND 20,650 on Tuesday up 0.15 percent with 1,854,000 shares traded, worth VND 3,798 million.
Foreign ownership in ELC is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 2.5 percent.
FPT Retail JSC
FPT Retail JSC (FRT) operates FPT Shop and F.Studio retail chains selling electronics, phones, and IT products.
FRT closed at VND 141,900 on Tuesday up 2.8 percent with 1,955,000 shares traded, worth VND 27,497 million.
Foreign ownership in FRT is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 32.4 percent.
Mobile World Investment Corporation
Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) runs retail chains including Thegioididong, Dien May Xanh, and Bach Hoa Xanh, selling electronics and groceries.
MWG closed at VND 78,000 on Tuesday up 1.2 percent with 58,815,000 shares traded, worth VND 459,894 million.
Foreign ownership in MWG is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 46.6 percent.
Digiworld Corporation
Digiworld Corporation (DGW) distributes information technology products, smartphones, and consumer electronics in Vietnam.
DGW closed at VND 39,450 on Tuesday up 0.75 percent with 7,711,000 shares traded, worth VND 30,133 million.
Foreign ownership in DGW is currently capped at 49.4 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 20.0 percent.
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Vietnam’s electronics manufacturing industry
Vietnam’s electronics manufacturing industry is a key pillar of its export economy, driven by global tech giants such as Samsung, LG, Intel, Foxconn, and Canon.
These firms have turned Vietnam into a leading electronics manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, producing smartphones, semiconductors, and electronic components for major international markets.
The industry benefits from strong foreign direct investment, competitive labour costs, and a growing network of industrial parks in provinces like Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, and Ho Chi Minh City.