India buys US$788 million of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 5.74 percent month-on-month

In November, Vietnam exported US$788 million worth of goods to India, down 5.74 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$9,349 million worth of goods to India.

Bar chart of Vietnam's exports to India 2025, US$millions

Vietnam exported US$143.27 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to India in November. This was up from US$126.76 million in October, a change of 13.03 percent.

It also exported US$99.57 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to India in November. This was down from US$167.73 million in October, a change of -40.64 percent.

Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$96.98 million worth of other base metals and other base metal products to India in November. This was up from US$79.36 million in October, a change of 22.20 percent.

Bar chart of Vietnam's main exports to India in November

Finally, Vietnam exported US$90.25 million worth of iron and steel to India in November. This was up from US$50.58 million in October, a change of 78.41 percent.

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Vietnam exports to India in November US$m

NovemberOctoberChangeYTD
Total788.23836.19-5.74%9,349.38
Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts143.27126.7613.03%1,528.34
Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof99.57167.73-40.64%1,997.58
Other base metals and other base metal products96.9879.3622.20%781.60
Other products96.34105.08-8.31%1,196.01
Iron and steel90.2550.5878.41%651.67
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments81.60126.68-35.59%967.31
Chemicals26.7113.4598.64%356.66
Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof23.8723.571.31%221.22
Textiles and garments19.8418.795.60%194.23
Plastic products17.8720.95-14.71%252.61
Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries14.0215.10-7.16%167.17
Chemical products11.4816.04-28.43%150.79
Footwear10.7013.37-20.03%100.47
Iron and steel products9.959.623.41%119.21
Plastics9.2311.26-18.01%122.19
Rubber9.149.67-5.46%132.77
Wood and wooden products7.106.0716.83%104.45
Yarn5.735.91-3.14%65.99
Bamboo and rattan products2.762.0931.99%29.37
Animal fodders and animal fodder materials2.653.51-24.60%36.97
Fishery products2.152.37-9.26%19.57
Rubber products1.801.800.17%18.30
Pepper1.621.592.06%74.23
Cashew nut1.541.0053.79%17.16
Coffee1.012.70-62.66%25.78
Tea0.550.4327.29%4.72
Ceramic products0.380.44-13.03%6.17
Pastry, sweets and cereals products0.120.27-55.25%2.79
Coal0.000.000.00%4.06

Vietnam imports from India

In November, Vietnam imported US$543.30 million worth of goods from India, up from US$504.72 million in October, a change of 7.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$5,407 million worth of goods from India.

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Vietnam trade with India

In November, Vietnam imported goods worth US$543.30 million from India and exported US$788.23 million, bringing total trade to US$1,331.53 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$244.93 million.

Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and India has reached US$14,756.35 million, with Vietnam importing US$5,406.98 million worth of goods and exporting US$9,349.38 million.

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Vietnam trade with India year to date US$millions

NovemberOctoberMoMYTD
Imports543.30504.727.64%5,406.98
Exports788.23836.19-5.74%9,349.38
Total1,331.531,340.91-0.70%14,756.35
Balance244.93331.48-26.11%3,942.40

Vietnam-India news

Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:

Vingroup US$3 billion India MoU

Vingroup has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Telangana, India, proposing phased investment of about US$3 billion to develop a multi-sector ecosystem.

The plan covers smart cities, manufacturing, healthcare, education, tourism, renewable energy, charging infrastructure and a green taxi service across around 2,500 hectares in Telangana.

Meat imports from India

Vietnam spent more than US$535.52 million importing meat from India in the first 10 months of 2025, remaining its largest supplier of meat and meat products, the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import–Export Department has said.

India accounted for 150,200 tonnes, or 18.52 percent of Vietnam’s total meat imports, with volumes down 5.8 percent but value up 0.8 percent from the same period in 2024.

Danang port bidders

India’s Adani Ports has entered the bidding for the privately financed component of Da Nang’s Lien Chieu Port, partnering with Vietnam’s T&T Group.

Its consortium is competing against the Vietnam–Netherlands group of Hateco and APM Terminals, and Vietnam’s VIMC with Terminal Investment Limited from Luxembourg.

The tender will open on 24 December, with construction expected to begin in quarter one 2026 if approvals move on schedule.

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Vietnam-India trade relations

Vietnam and India established diplomatic relations in the 70s and have since built a comprehensive partnership that includes strong trade cooperation.

Bilateral trade agreements and regular high-level visits have supported growing commerce across sectors such as machinery, electronicschemicals and agricultural products.

The two countries are both members of the ASEAN–India Free Trade Area, which has helped lower tariffs and expand market access.

Vietnam and India continue to work on deepening economic ties through investment promotion, supply-chain cooperation and new initiatives in energy, technology and maritime connectivity.

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