In October, Vietnam exported US$342 million worth of goods to France, up 1.39 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$3,323 million worth of goods to France.
Vietnam’s biggest export to France in value terms was telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof, with US$53.74 million worth shipped. This was down 6.72 percent over September. It brings the total exported so far this year to US$535.99 million.
This was followed by footwear valued at US$52.11 million, down 5.88 percent from September. Year-to-date these exports reached US$533.00 million.
Textiles and garments were also popular with exports to France, totalling US$44.20 million, falling 9.94 percent over September. Cumulative shipments now stand at US$428.28 million.
Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts also featured prominently accounting for US$40.16 million worth of exports to France, an increase of 0.99 percent versus September. Total exports so far this year are US$382.92 million.
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Vietnam exports to France in October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 342.03 | 337.35 | 1.39% | 3,322.66 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 53.74 | 57.61 | -6.72% | 535.99 |
| Footwear | 52.11 | 55.36 | -5.88% | 533.00 |
| Textiles and garments | 44.20 | 49.07 | -9.94% | 428.28 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 40.16 | 39.76 | 0.99% | 382.92 |
| Other products | 30.28 | 25.52 | 18.65% | 285.81 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 29.43 | 40.61 | -27.52% | 348.06 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 16.00 | 4.61 | 247.45% | 102.61 |
| Wood and wooden products | 10.83 | 6.82 | 58.78% | 84.58 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 10.73 | 8.09 | 32.70% | 99.28 |
| Coffee | 7.06 | 10.32 | -31.62% | 109.58 |
| Cashew nut | 6.31 | 5.51 | 14.48% | 60.07 |
| Plastic products | 5.31 | 4.59 | 15.54% | 46.90 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 4.65 | 1.67 | 177.67% | 26.70 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 4.57 | 3.01 | 51.72% | 31.12 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 4.48 | 2.62 | 70.95% | 32.62 |
| Fishery products | 4.32 | 5.15 | -16.03% | 49.39 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 4.27 | 4.00 | 6.93% | 46.71 |
| Ceramic products | 3.32 | 1.63 | 103.47% | 15.19 |
| Iron and steel products | 2.71 | 2.40 | 12.91% | 18.39 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 2.25 | 4.09 | -44.93% | 34.17 |
| Pepper | 2.13 | 1.79 | 18.98% | 14.44 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials | 1.36 | 0.99 | 37.21% | 11.03 |
| Rubber products | 0.84 | 0.90 | -6.73% | 10.40 |
| Rice | 0.51 | 0.10 | 398.40% | 2.90 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.35 | 0.26 | 37.92% | 5.10 |
| Rubber | 0.12 | 0.86 | -85.89% | 7.40 |
Vietnam trade with France
In October, Vietnam imported US$146.34 million worth of goods from France and exported US$342.03 million, for total trade worth US$488.36 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$195.69 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and France has reached US$4,999 million, with Vietnam importing US$1,677 million worth of goods and exporting US$3,323 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with France year to date October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 146.34 | 167.99 | -12.89% | 1,676.82 |
| Exports | 342.03 | 337.35 | 1.39% | 3,322.66 |
| Total | 488.36 | 505.34 | -3.36% | 4,999.48 |
| Balance | 195.69 | 169.36 | 15.55% | 1,645.83 |
Vietnam-France trade relations
Vietnam and France maintain a long standing trade relationship shaped by historical ties and expanding economic cooperation.
The two countries have strengthened trade through the EU Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which lowers tariffs, improves market access and encourages investment in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, aviation and consumer goods.
Bilateral trade has grown steadily as French companies increase their presence in Vietnam and Vietnamese exports diversify into higher value products.
Cooperation frameworks in education, energy and urban development further support commercial links and reflect the broader strategic partnership between the two nations.