India buys US$835 billion of Vietnam’s exports in September, down 11.73 percent month-on-month

Vietnam’s exports to India fell by 11.73 percent in September 2025 to US$835.39 million from US$946.41 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year-to-date exports reached US$7.73 billion.

Graph of Vietnam exports to India in 2025, US$millions

Computers and electrical products were the leading category at US$196.30 million, up 7.16 percent month-on-month.

Telephones and parts followed with US$151.90 million, down 19.78 percent.

Other significant exports included machines and tools at US$89.47 million, other base metals at US$58.97 million, and iron and steel at US$35.01 million.

Chemical and plastic exports saw declines, while wood products, animal fodders, and pastries recorded strong monthly growth.

Bar chart of Vietnam's main exports to India in September 2025

India remains a key trading partner for Vietnam, particularly in electronics, metals, and manufactured goods.

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Vietnam exports to India in September 2025 US$millions

SeptemberAugustChangeYTD
Total835.39946.41-11.73%7,726.07
Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts196.30183.187.16%1,258.35
Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof151.90189.36-19.78%1,730.42
Other products107.51164.08-34.48%994.59
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments89.4792.04-2.79%759.90
Other base metals and other base metal products58.9751.6014.29%605.26
Iron and steel35.0155.52-36.95%510.87
Chemicals28.7034.64-17.16%316.31
Plastic products20.3927.30-25.31%213.78
Other means of transportation, and parts20.0917.4415.18%173.78
Textiles and garments19.7419.620.63%155.67
Chemical products17.2914.0922.67%123.30
Textile, leather and footwear materials15.3815.74-2.27%138.06
Plastics14.057.7082.38%101.70
Footwear11.0213.64-19.16%76.40
Rubber9.3720.10-53.38%113.97
Iron and steel products9.109.87-7.80%99.71
Wood and wooden products7.726.3621.43%91.34
Yarn4.826.46-25.34%54.34
Animal fodders and animal fodder materials4.372.06112.69%30.81
Bamboo and rattan products3.002.5915.55%24.51
Pepper2.572.93-12.44%71.01
Coffee2.354.51-47.91%22.07
Fishery products1.971.6816.84%15.05
Rubber products1.811.4127.99%14.70
Cashew nut1.101.35-18.60%14.61
Ceramic products0.600.67-11.10%5.35
Tea0.410.3035.90%3.74
Pastries, sweets and cereal products0.390.17129.23%2.39
Coal0.000.000.00%4.06

Vietnam-India trade

Vietnam’s trade with India totalled US$1.33 billion in September 2025, down 8.78 percent from August.

Exports fell 11.73 percent month-on-month to US$835.39 million, while imports declined 3.34 percent to US$497.57 million.

Vietnam maintained a trade surplus of US$337.82 million in September, narrowing from US$431.63 million in August.

For the first nine months of 2025, total two-way trade reached US$12.08 billion, with Vietnam recording a surplus of US$3.38 billion.

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Vietnam trade with India year to date September 2025 US$millions

SepAugChangeYTD
Imports497.57514.78-3.34%4,350.42
Exports835.39946.41-11.73%7,726.07
Total1,332.961,461.19-8.78%12,076.50
Balance (Vietnam)337.82431.63-21.73%3,375.65

Vietnam and India maintain one of the most dynamic trade relationships in Asia, built on diversified flows of goods and expanding investment cooperation.

Vietnam mainly exports electronics, machinery, iron and steel, and agricultural commodities to India, while importing pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cotton, and machinery components.

Bilateral trade has steadily grown under the ASEAN–India Free Trade Area and multiple sectoral partnerships.

Both countries continue to promote connectivity and supply chain integration, viewing each other as key markets in their respective regional strategies.

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