In November, Vietnam imported US$1,962.83 billion worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,183.62 million in October, a change of -10.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$22,382 million worth of goods from Japan.
Vietnam imported US$633.71 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Japan in November. This was down from US$777.01 million in October, a change of -18.44 percent.
Vietnam imported US$391.27 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Japan in November. This was up from US$385.15 million in October, a change of 1.59 percent.
Vietnam imported US$108.90 million worth of iron and steel from Japan in November. This was up from US$93.97 million in October, a change of 15.89 percent.
Vietnam imported US$79.41 million worth of plastic products from Japan in November. This was down from US$88.13 million in October, a change of -9.89 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Japan in November US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,962.83 | 2,183.62 | -10.11% | 22,381.64 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 633.71 | 777.01 | -18.44% | 7,651.34 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 391.27 | 385.15 | 1.59% | 4,420.42 |
| Other products | 112.24 | 127.59 | -12.04% | 1,198.13 |
| Iron and steel | 108.90 | 93.97 | 15.89% | 1,305.05 |
| Plastic products | 79.41 | 88.13 | -9.89% | 848.00 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 74.68 | 103.41 | -27.78% | 1,003.41 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 71.26 | 70.09 | 1.67% | 625.34 |
| Fabrics | 60.65 | 68.10 | -10.94% | 664.61 |
| Chemical products | 54.75 | 58.84 | -6.96% | 595.21 |
| Motor vehicles | 45.18 | 25.11 | 79.95% | 260.59 |
| Other base metals | 43.10 | 38.62 | 11.60% | 433.17 |
| Chemicals | 41.66 | 51.09 | -18.46% | 478.06 |
| Plastics | 37.00 | 41.57 | -11.00% | 498.95 |
| Iron and steel products | 32.80 | 45.10 | -27.26% | 410.09 |
| Fishery products | 22.09 | 25.82 | -14.45% | 271.98 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 20.65 | 25.87 | -20.20% | 251.83 |
| Paper | 19.84 | 18.45 | 7.57% | 208.80 |
| Rubber | 16.63 | 15.80 | 5.25% | 165.33 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 13.93 | 15.35 | -9.27% | 148.51 |
| Other base metal products | 11.64 | 10.93 | 6.46% | 123.02 |
| Rubber products | 10.30 | 12.69 | -18.80% | 123.97 |
| Glass and glassware | 7.26 | 6.21 | 16.92% | 62.74 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 6.11 | 6.18 | -1.06% | 58.15 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 5.66 | 9.05 | -37.49% | 72.20 |
| Other edible food preparations | 5.57 | 5.71 | -2.46% | 55.20 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 4.96 | 3.54 | 40.10% | 51.15 |
| Yarn | 4.84 | 4.47 | 8.14% | 54.74 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 4.39 | 7.05 | -37.73% | 54.80 |
| Paper products | 3.68 | 4.23 | -12.90% | 43.09 |
| Milk and milk products | 3.16 | 4.48 | -29.30% | 38.75 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 3.09 | 19.77 | -84.38% | 58.39 |
| Other petroleum products | 3.07 | 2.75 | 11.76% | 31.77 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 2.87 | 3.20 | -10.47% | 35.58 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 2.63 | 2.71 | -3.09% | 25.15 |
| Fertilizers | 1.97 | 3.50 | -43.66% | 32.64 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.60 | 0.72 | -16.10% | 10.39 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.57 | 0.48 | 18.47% | 3.77 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.34 | 0.65 | -48.07% | 3.77 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.20 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 0.15 | 0.21 | -25.93% | 3.23 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 0.02 | -100.00% | 0.08 |
| Petroleum products | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.02 |
Vietnam trade with Japan
In November, Vietnam imported goods worth US$1,962.83 million from Japan and exported US$2,341.66 million, bringing total trade to US$4,304.49 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$378.82 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Japan has reached US$46,744.29 million, with Vietnam importing US$22,381.64 million worth of goods and exporting US$24,362.65 million.
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Vietnam trade with Japan year to date US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,962.83 | 2,183.62 | -10.11% | 22,381.64 |
| Exports | 2,341.66 | 2,382.29 | -1.71% | 24,362.65 |
| Total | 4,304.49 | 4,565.91 | -5.73% | 46,744.29 |
| Balance | 378.82 | 198.67 | 90.68% | 1,981.01 |
Vietnam-Japan news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
First Aeon cinema opens
Japan’s Aeon Entertainment and Vietnam’s Beta Media have launched their first Aeon Beta Cinema complex in Hanoi.
The joint venture plans to develop 50 premium cinema complexes nationwide by 2035, according to the announcement.
Japan nuclear pull out
Japan has withdrawn from Vietnam’s planned Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant because the timetable is too tight, Japan’s ambassador in Hanoi has told Reuters.
Japan and Russia were originally tapped for two plants in central Vietnam, but work was halted in 2016 and discussions only resumed after Vietnam revived its nuclear programme last year.
Japan stationary firm acquisition
Japanese stationery group Kokuyo plans to acquire a controlling stake of more than 65 percent in Thien Long Group, Vietnam’s leading pen and office-supply company.
It will buy 46.82 percent from major shareholder TLAT and launch a public offer for a further 18.19 percent, valuing the deal at about VND 4,700 billion (US$179 million).
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Vietnam-Japan trade relations
Vietnam and Japan established trade relations in the early 1970s, with cooperation deepening through official development assistance, investment ties and expanding bilateral trade.
A major milestone was the Vietnam Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, which entered into force in 2009 and liberalised trade, services and investment.
Trade relations have been further strengthened through regional agreements such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Japan is now one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners and investors, playing a central role in supply chains, infrastructure and industrial development.