In December, Vietnam exported US$928 million worth of goods to Germany, up 14.84 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$9,533 million worth of goods to Germany.
Vietnam exported US$167.18 million worth of coffee to Germany in December. This was up from US$70.76 million in November, a change of 136.28 percent.
It also exported US$133.04 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to Germany in December. This was down from US$167.50 million in November, a change of -20.57 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$127.85 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to Germany in December. This was up from US$116.26 million in November, a change of 9.97 percent.
It also exported US$79.83 million worth of textiles and garments to Germany in December. This was down from US$86.40 million in November, a change of -7.61 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$70.76 million worth of footwear to Germany in December. This was up from US$65.56 million in November, a change of 7.94 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Germany in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 928.27 | 808.33 | 14.84% | 9,533.08 |
| Coffee | 167.18 | 70.76 | 136.28% | 1,225.13 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 133.04 | 167.50 | -20.57% | 1,387.18 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 127.85 | 116.26 | 9.97% | 1,430.97 |
| Textiles and garments | 79.83 | 86.40 | -7.61% | 905.26 |
| Footwear | 70.76 | 65.56 | 7.94% | 737.82 |
| Other products | 60.52 | 48.95 | 23.62% | 635.15 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 39.11 | 35.44 | 10.35% | 337.11 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 32.86 | 37.27 | -11.84% | 754.73 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 25.42 | 18.74 | 35.66% | 186.58 |
| Fishery products | 23.14 | 18.01 | 28.49% | 224.55 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 21.45 | 9.47 | 126.44% | 103.20 |
| Cashew nut | 20.95 | 19.41 | 7.95% | 215.62 |
| Iron and steel products | 20.17 | 14.71 | 37.14% | 207.19 |
| Plastic products | 18.50 | 16.45 | 12.47% | 186.20 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 16.92 | 23.70 | -28.61% | 204.48 |
| Wood and wooden products | 14.86 | 9.14 | 62.53% | 100.93 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 9.62 | 12.97 | -25.79% | 141.91 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 9.53 | 7.10 | 34.15% | 99.01 |
| Pepper | 8.97 | 7.40 | 21.24% | 123.77 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 8.53 | 7.15 | 19.32% | 83.94 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 5.14 | 4.09 | 25.56% | 50.81 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 4.09 | 2.57 | 59.12% | 32.49 |
| Ceramic products | 2.72 | 3.04 | -10.37% | 18.89 |
| Rubber products | 2.34 | 1.87 | 24.77% | 29.76 |
| Rubber | 1.69 | 1.17 | 43.87% | 45.06 |
| Chemical products | 1.66 | 1.51 | 9.71% | 18.28 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 0.65 | 0.78 | -15.72% | 8.97 |
| Iron and steel | 0.43 | 0.43 | 1.43% | 32.69 |
| Paper and paper products | 0.23 | 0.33 | -31.39% | 4.26 |
| Tea | 0.08 | 0.14 | -40.99% | 1.13 |
Vietnam trade with Germany
In December, Vietnam imported US$455.12 million worth of goods from Germany and exported US$928.27 million to Germany, for total trade worth US$1,383.39 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$473.15 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Germany has reached US$13,666 million, with Vietnam importing US$4,133 million worth of goods and exporting US$9,533 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Germany year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 455.12 | 310.94 | 46.37% | 4,132.79 |
| Exports | 928.27 | 808.33 | 14.84% | 9,533.08 |
| Total | 1,383.39 | 1,119.27 | 23.60% | 13,665.87 |
| Balance | 473.15 | 497.38 | -4.87% | 5,400.29 |
Vietnam-Germany news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Arrest warrant journalist Germany
Vietnamese journalist Le Trung Khoa, currently based out of Germany, has been placed on a national wanted list for allegedly making, storing or disseminating information, documents or items against the State of Vietnam.
Investigators from the Ministry of Public Security have charged the 1971-born Vietnamese citizen under Article 117(2) of the Penal Code.
Police have called on him to surrender to receive leniency under the law.
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Vietnam-Germany trade relations
Vietnam and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1975, laying the foundation for long-term political and economic cooperation.
Trade ties expanded steadily after Vietnam’s economic reforms, with Germany becoming Vietnam’s largest trading partner within the European Union.
Bilateral trade is underpinned by the European Union–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which reduced tariffs and improved market access for goods and services.
Germany is a major destination for Vietnam’s exports such as textiles, footwear, and electronics, while supplying machinery, chemicals, and industrial equipment to Vietnam.