In December, Vietnam imported US$455.12 million worth of goods from Germany, up from US$310.94 million in November, a change of 46.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$4,133 million worth of goods from Germany.
Vietnam imported US$202.44 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments from Germany in December. This was up from US$125.41 million in November, a change of 61.42 percent.
Vietnam imported US$33.13 million worth of pharmaceutical products from Germany in December. This was up from US$23.79 million in November, a change of 39.28 percent.
Vietnam imported US$29.72 million worth of chemicals from Germany in December. This was up from US$16.95 million in November, a change of 75.33 percent.
Vietnam imported US$25.32 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Germany in December. This was up from US$18.48 million in November, a change of 37.04 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Germany in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 455.12 | 310.94 | 46.37% | 4,132.79 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 202.44 | 125.41 | 61.42% | 1,602.15 |
| Other products | 48.25 | 33.89 | 42.38% | 398.07 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 33.13 | 23.79 | 39.28% | 400.75 |
| Chemicals | 29.72 | 16.95 | 75.33% | 274.59 |
| computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 25.32 | 18.48 | 37.04% | 231.27 |
| Chemical products | 24.14 | 21.34 | 13.12% | 271.44 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 10.52 | 3.64 | 188.87% | 53.38 |
| Iron and steel products | 8.97 | 6.58 | 36.22% | 81.53 |
| Plastic products | 8.68 | 10.20 | -14.92% | 99.25 |
| Milk and milk products | 6.36 | 3.37 | 88.63% | 79.86 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 5.81 | 4.02 | 44.68% | 72.36 |
| Plastics | 5.14 | 5.28 | -2.67% | 70.95 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 4.55 | 3.78 | 20.32% | 31.57 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 4.51 | 0.50 | 802.20% | 64.02 |
| Wood and wooden products | 4.35 | 4.04 | 7.86% | 64.17 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 3.39 | 2.21 | 53.41% | 25.77 |
| Iron and steel | 3.18 | 2.72 | 16.86% | 26.02 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 2.92 | 1.59 | 83.57% | 9.73 |
| Rubber products | 2.56 | 1.95 | 31.35% | 24.51 |
| Other edible food preparations | 2.54 | 1.78 | 43.30% | 22.71 |
| Other base metals | 2.52 | 1.65 | 52.54% | 30.15 |
| Other base metal products | 2.42 | 2.30 | 5.34% | 24.28 |
| Fabrics | 2.41 | 1.00 | 142.50% | 17.24 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 1.99 | 1.80 | 10.09% | 19.86 |
| Rubber | 1.92 | 1.16 | 65.77% | 12.37 |
| Fertilizers | 1.71 | 1.62 | 5.36% | 15.62 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 1.54 | 2.40 | -36.01% | 25.47 |
| Paper | 1.29 | 0.53 | 143.18% | 14.06 |
| Other petroleum products | 0.87 | 1.24 | -29.26% | 12.25 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.82 | 0.53 | 53.96% | 3.94 |
| Paper products | 0.47 | 0.26 | 77.43% | 4.20 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.37 | 0.37 | 1.35% | 6.51 |
| Motor vehicles | 0.28 | 4.56 | -93.81% | 42.73 |
Vietnam exports to Germany
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 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.