Vietnam’s exports to Germany rose 7.58 percent month-on-month to US$760.36 million in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date exports reached US$6.96 billion.
Machinery and equipment led all categories, surging 57.75 percent to US$156.78 million.
Computers and electronic parts climbed 36.11 percent to US$145.48 million, while footwear increased 28.51 percent to US$52.37 million.
Coffee exports jumped 26.92 percent to US$38.86 million, maintaining Germany as one of Vietnam’s key coffee markets in Europe.
Telephones and parts declined sharply by 43.67 percent to US$46.88 million, and textiles and garments fell 5.9 percent to US$63.16 million.
Other products such as plastics, iron and steel, and rubber also posted slight contractions, suggesting mixed demand across categories.
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Vietnam exports to Germany in September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 760.36 | 706.77 | 7.58% | 6,963.35 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 156.78 | 99.39 | 57.75% | 1,070.35 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 145.48 | 106.89 | 36.11% | 899.50 |
| Textiles and garments | 63.16 | 67.12 | -5.90% | 662.73 |
| Footwear | 52.37 | 40.75 | 28.51% | 530.91 |
| Other products | 50.22 | 58.09 | -13.54% | 467.05 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 46.88 | 83.22 | -43.67% | 623.82 |
| Coffee | 38.86 | 30.62 | 26.92% | 940.33 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 26.57 | 28.08 | -5.37% | 235.81 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 25.93 | 23.44 | 10.61% | 127.85 |
| Cashew nut | 21.88 | 24.89 | -12.09% | 153.47 |
| Fishery products | 20.75 | 20.26 | 2.38% | 162.13 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, and headgear | 16.46 | 13.60 | 21.03% | 146.30 |
| Plastic products | 13.62 | 14.57 | -6.50% | 135.00 |
| Iron and steel products | 12.28 | 17.63 | -30.33% | 147.57 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 9.62 | 10.88 | -11.57% | 65.38 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 8.62 | 9.80 | -12.05% | 108.37 |
| Pepper | 8.14 | 9.30 | -12.47% | 99.49 |
| Rubber | 7.60 | 8.03 | -5.34% | 37.19 |
| Wood and wooden products | 6.88 | 7.79 | -11.59% | 64.78 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials | 6.16 | 9.35 | -34.06% | 75.05 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 6.11 | 8.07 | -24.31% | 61.18 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 4.12 | 4.38 | -5.81% | 36.81 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 3.31 | 2.59 | 28.15% | 22.41 |
| Rubber products | 2.49 | 2.45 | 1.62% | 23.14 |
| Chemical products | 1.80 | 2.72 | -33.73% | 13.74 |
| Ceramic products | 1.61 | 1.22 | 31.47% | 10.71 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 1.59 | 0.87 | 83.39% | 6.53 |
| Paper and paper products | 0.49 | 0.41 | 19.00% | 3.40 |
| Iron and steel | 0.45 | 0.28 | 59.89% | 31.60 |
| Tea | 0.10 | 0.09 | 11.37% | 0.76 |
Vietnam—Germany bilateral trade 2025
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$389.79 million with Germany in September 2025, up 10.89 percent from August.
Exports to Germany rose 7.58 percent month-on-month to US$760.36 million, while imports increased 4.31 percent to US$370.57 million.
Total bilateral trade reached US$1.13 billion for the month, up 6.49 percent from August.
For the year to date, Vietnam’s trade with Germany totalled US$9.95 billion, with a cumulative surplus of US$3.98 billion.
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Vietnam—Germany balance of trade, September 2025 US$millions
| Sep | Aug | Change | YTD | |
| Imports from | 370.57 | 355.25 | 4.31% | 2,984.73 |
| Exports to | 760.36 | 706.77 | 7.58% | 6,963.35 |
| Total | 1,130.92 | 1,062.03 | 6.49% | 9,948.08 |
| Balance (Vietnam) | 389.79 | 351.52 | 10.89% | 3,978.62 |
Vietnam—Germany trade overview
Vietnam and Germany maintain one of the most robust trade relationships between Southeast Asia and Europe.
Germany is Vietnam’s largest trading partner in the European Union, serving as a key market for machinery, electronics, textiles, and coffee.
Bilateral trade continues to expand under the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which has reduced tariffs and streamlined customs procedures.
Vietnam primarily exports machinery, electronic components, garments, and agricultural goods to Germany, while importing industrial equipment, chemicals, and high-tech products.
German firms have also increased investment in Vietnam’s manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, deepening economic ties and supporting Vietnam’s integration into global value chains.
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