In December, Vietnam exported US$455 million worth of goods to Italy, up 15.03 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$5,298 million worth of goods to Italy.
Vietnam exported US$80.80 million worth of coffee to Italy in December. This was up from US$33.93 million in November, a change of 138.16 percent.
It also exported US$76.42 million worth of iron and steel to Italy in December. This was up from US$27.38 million in November, a change of 179.07 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$51.60 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to Italy in December. This was down from US$60.50 million in November, a change of -14.71 percent.
It also exported US$48.45 million worth of footwear to Italy in December. This was down from US$63.10 million in November, a change of -23.21 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$42.37 million worth of other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof to Italy in December. This was up from US$22.96 million in November, a change of 84.58 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Italy in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 455.22 | 395.74 | 15.03% | 5,298.46 |
| Coffee | 80.80 | 33.93 | 138.16% | 700.00 |
| Iron and steel | 76.42 | 27.38 | 179.07% | 680.11 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 51.60 | 60.50 | -14.71% | 589.03 |
| Footwear | 48.45 | 63.10 | -23.21% | 589.06 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 42.37 | 22.96 | 84.58% | 380.20 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 40.00 | 36.57 | 9.39% | 366.65 |
| Textiles and garments | 31.27 | 28.79 | 8.60% | 388.74 |
| Other products | 28.48 | 31.56 | -9.75% | 368.58 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 6.59 | 7.87 | -16.18% | 90.58 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 6.43 | 45.67 | -85.92% | 565.10 |
| Fishery products | 5.72 | 5.75 | -0.57% | 98.76 |
| Iron and steel products | 4.72 | 4.23 | 11.45% | 52.87 |
| Chemicals | 4.00 | 1.80 | 121.96% | 24.89 |
| Plastics | 3.80 | 2.63 | 44.46% | 108.61 |
| Cashew nut | 3.53 | 3.67 | -3.71% | 45.67 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 3.48 | 3.71 | -6.32% | 41.16 |
| Wood and wooden products | 2.98 | 3.25 | -8.48% | 23.93 |
| Yarn | 2.63 | 1.85 | 42.29% | 19.68 |
| Plastic products | 2.56 | 2.31 | 10.47% | 30.06 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 2.24 | 1.56 | 43.37% | 15.87 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 2.15 | 1.92 | 11.81% | 29.42 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 1.90 | 2.19 | -13.04% | 39.32 |
| Rubber | 0.90 | 0.66 | 35.92% | 21.37 |
| Rubber products | 0.85 | 0.76 | 11.63% | 10.96 |
| Ceramic products | 0.77 | 0.68 | 13.51% | 9.97 |
| Pepper | 0.57 | 0.43 | 33.81% | 7.86 |
Vietnam trade with Italy
In December, Vietnam imported US$221.60 million worth of goods from Italy and exported US$455.22 million to Italy, for total trade worth US$676.82 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$233.62 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Italy has reached US$7,343 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,045 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,298 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Italy year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 221.60 | 180.10 | 23.04% | 2,044.88 |
| Exports | 455.22 | 395.74 | 15.03% | 5,298.46 |
| Total | 676.82 | 575.85 | 17.53% | 7,343.34 |
| Balance | 233.62 | 215.64 | 8.34% | 3,253.58 |
Vietnam-Italy trade relations
Vietnam and Italy established diplomatic relations in 1973, with economic ties expanding steadily alongside Vietnam’s market reforms and integration into global trade.
Trade relations are anchored by the European Union–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2020 and progressively reduces tariffs, supports investment protection, and sets rules on standards and procurement.
Italy is a major European trading partner for Vietnam, importing garments, footwear, furniture, and agricultural products, while exporting machinery, industrial equipment, chemicals, and high-end consumer goods.
Bilateral cooperation also includes investment promotion, technology transfer, and sectoral partnerships, supported by business councils, trade missions, and agreements on economic and technical cooperation.