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.
Vietnam imported US$85.34 million worth of other base metals from India in November. This was up from US$74.16 million in October, a change of 15.08 percent.
Vietnam imported US$51.71 million worth of fishery products from India in November. This was up from US$49.96 million in October, a change of 3.49 percent.
Vietnam imported US$44.85 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from India in November. This was up from US$39.39 million in October, a change of 13.86 percent.
Vietnam imported US$28.83 million worth of iron and steel from India in November. This was up from US$4.04 million in October, a change of 613.04 percent.
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Vietnam imports from India in November US$millions
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 543.30 | 504.72 | 7.64% | 5,406.98 |
| Other products | 140.62 | 132.51 | 6.12% | 1,455.92 |
| Other base metals | 85.34 | 74.16 | 15.08% | 704.10 |
| Fishery products | 51.71 | 49.96 | 3.49% | 466.17 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 44.85 | 39.39 | 13.86% | 450.24 |
| Iron and steel | 28.83 | 4.04 | 613.04% | 69.78 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 27.13 | 27.68 | -1.97% | 319.39 |
| Chemicals | 19.93 | 22.15 | -10.02% | 231.61 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 17.97 | 23.36 | -23.06% | 263.52 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 17.22 | 18.43 | -6.60% | 170.50 |
| Chemical products | 12.42 | 15.19 | -18.28% | 161.11 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 10.19 | 9.96 | 2.28% | 112.32 |
| Yarn | 10.15 | 11.06 | -8.23% | 128.96 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 10.01 | 8.92 | 12.31% | 97.57 |
| Plastics | 9.45 | 9.23 | 2.44% | 115.09 |
| Fabrics | 6.71 | 7.05 | -4.90% | 69.53 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 6.44 | 6.05 | 6.47% | 77.99 |
| Cotton | 6.14 | 8.15 | -24.70% | 85.84 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 5.08 | 5.96 | -14.79% | 66.81 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 4.99 | 2.77 | 80.21% | 34.51 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 4.51 | 5.51 | -18.16% | 62.79 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 3.79 | 1.85 | 104.83% | 32.91 |
| Iron and steel products | 3.55 | 5.92 | -40.08% | 45.94 |
| Plastic products | 3.24 | 3.36 | -3.44% | 33.35 |
| Rubber | 3.24 | 2.99 | 8.11% | 39.33 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 2.83 | 3.50 | -19.30% | 27.36 |
| Other petroleum products | 2.16 | 1.44 | 49.57% | 20.01 |
| Rubber products | 2.01 | 1.50 | 33.77% | 22.95 |
| Paper | 1.37 | 1.92 | -28.68% | 16.75 |
| Maize (corn) | 0.49 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 3.58 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 0.38 | 0.40 | -4.32% | 13.43 |
| Fertilizers | 0.28 | 0.28 | 1.66% | 2.88 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 4.68 |
| Motor vehicles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.05 |
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
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 543.30 | 504.72 | 7.64% | 5,406.98 |
| Exports | 788.23 | 836.19 | -5.74% | 9,349.38 |
| Total | 1,331.53 | 1,340.91 | -0.70% | 14,756.35 |
| Balance | 244.93 | 331.48 | -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, electronics, chemicals 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.