Vietnam’s imports from Italy totalled US$148.56 million in September 2025, down 5.96 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machinery and equipment remained the leading category at US$36.20 million, followed by other industrial goods at US$34.81 million and pharmaceuticals at US$23.81 million.
Textile and footwear materials reached US$17.19 million while chemical products climbed 70.21 percent to US$8.05 million.
Overall imports from Italy in the first nine months of 2025 amounted to US$1.47 billion, driven by industrial inputs and high-value manufactured goods.
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Vietnam imports from Italy in September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 148.56 | 157.98 | -5.96% | 1,466.46 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 36.20 | 44.69 | -19.00% | 358.67 |
| Other products | 34.81 | 36.12 | -3.62% | 353.48 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 23.81 | 19.54 | 21.87% | 227.33 |
| textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 17.19 | 17.21 | -0.08% | 175.31 |
| Fabrics | 8.21 | 12.80 | -35.87% | 105.60 |
| Chemical products | 8.05 | 4.73 | 70.21% | 61.85 |
| Iron and steel products | 3.42 | 3.30 | 3.64% | 29.82 |
| Plastic products | 2.86 | 3.11 | -8.03% | 26.99 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 2.75 | 2.25 | 22.22% | 22.31 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 1.75 | 3.89 | -55.02% | 15.37 |
| Chemicals | 1.62 | 1.78 | -9.28% | 17.67 |
| Plastics | 1.55 | 1.83 | -15.41% | 11.77 |
| Rubber products | 1.26 | 1.04 | 21.43% | 11.27 |
| Wood and wooden products | 1.13 | 1.29 | -12.16% | 14.28 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.67 | 1.50 | -55.19% | 6.26 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.67 | 0.14 | 365.64% | 4.82 |
| Paper | 0.62 | 0.63 | -1.10% | 5.54 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 0.58 | 0.59 | -2.80% | 5.68 |
| Iron and steel | 0.51 | 0.35 | 45.18% | 2.22 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 0.49 | 0.41 | 19.15% | 4.04 |
| Other base metals | 0.39 | 0.78 | -49.52% | 5.68 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.49 |
Vietnam trade with Italy
Vietnam’s trade with Italy reached US$602.55 million in September 2025, rising 0.70 percent from August.
Exports increased 3.08 percent to US$453.98 million, while imports declined 5.96 percent to US$148.56 million.
Year-to-date, total trade stood at US$5.45 billion, with exports of nearly US$3.99 billion and imports of US$1.47 billion.
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$305.42 million in September, up 8.14 percent from August, bringing the cumulative surplus with Italy to US$2.52 billion since January.
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Vietnam trade with Italy September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 148.56 | 157.98 | -5.96% | 1,466.46 |
| Exports | 453.98 | 440.41 | 3.08% | 3,985.11 |
| Total | 602.55 | 598.38 | 0.70% | 5,451.58 |
| Balance (Vietnam) | 305.42 | 282.43 | 8.14% | 2,518.65 |
Vietnam-Italy trade environment
Vietnam and Italy established diplomatic relations in 1973, marking the beginning of a long partnership grounded in trade, development, and cultural exchange.
In 2013, the two nations upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership, expanding cooperation in areas such as industry, education, and sustainable development.
A key driver of bilateral trade is the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into force in August 2020.
The agreement eliminated most tariffs and strengthened access for goods and services, boosting trade in electronics, machinery, footwear, and agri-food products between the two countries.