In October, Vietnam imported US$146 million worth of goods from France, down 12.89 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$1,677 million worth of goods from France.
Vietnam’s biggest import from France in value terms was pharmaceutical products, worth US$40.54 million. This was down 22.02 percent over September. It brings the total imported so far this year to US$417.66 million.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments were also popular imports from France, totalling US$16.60 million, falling 9 percent over September. Cumulative imports now stand at US$200.46 million.
Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof also featured prominently, accounting for US$12.06 million worth of imports from France, an increase of 12.69 percent versus September. Total imports so far this year are sitting at US$287.83 million.
Imports of computers and components thereof from France round out the top five, valued at US$7.86 million.
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Vietnam imports from France in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 146.34 | 167.99 | -12.89% | 1,676.82 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 40.54 | 51.99 | -22.02% | 417.66 |
| Other products | 27.94 | 25.88 | 7.96% | 265.35 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 16.60 | 18.24 | -9.00% | 200.46 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 12.06 | 10.71 | 12.69% | 287.83 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 7.86 | 9.81 | -19.93% | 44.17 |
| Chemical products | 5.81 | 6.10 | -4.71% | 56.09 |
| Wood and wooden products | 5.01 | 8.88 | -43.65% | 85.01 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 4.98 | 7.22 | -31.01% | 61.40 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 3.40 | 4.39 | -22.46% | 28.33 |
| Milk and milk products | 2.90 | 3.08 | -5.62% | 46.16 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 2.73 | 1.81 | 50.51% | 22.26 |
| Iron and steel products | 2.13 | 2.07 | 2.83% | 15.11 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 1.98 | 0.78 | 152.70% | 8.93 |
| Plastics | 1.97 | 2.73 | -27.78% | 27.10 |
| Iron and steel | 1.96 | 1.52 | 29.06% | 15.02 |
| Other edible food preparations | 1.75 | 2.02 | -13.36% | 15.71 |
| Chemicals | 1.51 | 1.30 | 15.72% | 14.03 |
| Plastic products | 1.39 | 2.38 | -41.65% | 16.28 |
| Fabrics | 0.88 | 0.82 | 7.92% | 9.49 |
| Motor vehicles | 0.61 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.61 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.53 | 0.56 | -5.88% | 3.27 |
| Rubber products | 0.39 | 0.24 | 59.33% | 6.10 |
| Rubber | 0.35 | 0.41 | -14.87% | 4.69 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.77 |
| Paper | 0.24 | 0.40 | -40.50% | 1.73 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 0.18 | 2.12 | -91.40% | 11.44 |
| Other base metals | 0.16 | 0.76 | -79.56% | 4.41 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.15 | 0.33 | -54.64% | 2.15 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.00 | 1.45 | -100.00% | 4.26 |
Vietnam exports to France
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.
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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.