Electronics: Vietnam computer & electrical imports surge by 18.61 percent in May

Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof reached an astounding US$13.33 billion in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 18.61 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$56.19 billion.

China solidifies its position as the leading supplier:

China remains the primary source for these imports, with a May value of US$4.74 billion. This signifies an 18.14 percent increase from April and accounts for a dominant 34.01 percent of the year-to-date imports.

South Korea and Taiwan show strong growth:

South Korea’s imports rose by 17.30 percent to US$3.27 billion in May, securing its place as the second-largest supplier, accounting for 26.00 percent of YTD imports. Taiwan also demonstrated robust growth, with imports increasing by 23.10 percent to US$2.11 billion, contributing 14.91 percent to the YTD total.

Noteworthy increases from other key markets:

Several other countries exhibited significant month-on-month growth in May:

• Belgium saw a remarkable surge of 781.06 percent, though from a low base.
• Czech Republic recorded a substantial increase of 245.07 percent.
• Ireland‘s imports jumped by 87.19 percent.
• Israel experienced a strong rise of 71.59 percent.
• UK imports grew by 60.09 percent.
• Denmark saw an increase of 59.16 percent.
• Malaysia registered a solid 39.66 percent growth.

Significant decreases in imports:

Conversely, some markets experienced notable declines in imports in May:

• India saw the largest drop of 68.17 percent.
• Netherlands imports decreased by 61.72 percent.
• Switzerland fell by 30.08 percent.
• Poland experienced a decline of 27.03 percent.
• Indonesia saw a decrease of 23.23 percent.

Overall, the robust growth in May underscores Vietnam’s increasing reliance on imported computers, electrical products, spare-parts, and components to fuel its manufacturing and technological sectors, with strong contributions from East Asian powerhouses.

See also: Electronics Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam imports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof, May 2025, US$ millions