In December, Vietnam imported US$2,252.17 million worth of goods from Japan, up from US$1,962.83 million in November, a change of 14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$24,677 million worth of goods from Japan.
Vietnam imported US$679.78 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Japan in December. This was up from US$633.71 million in November, a change of 7.27 percent.
Vietnam imported US$458.38 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments from Japan in December. This was up from US$391.27 million in November, a change of 17.15 percent.
Vietnam imported US$124.37 million worth of iron and steel from Japan in December. This was up from US$108.90 million in November, a change of 14.21 percent.
Vietnam imported US$110.58 million worth of ferrous waste and scrap from Japan in December. This was up from US$74.68 million in November, a change of 48.07 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Japan in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 2,252.17 | 1,962.83 | 14.74% | 24,677.41 |
| computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 679.78 | 633.71 | 7.27% | 8,346.80 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 458.38 | 391.27 | 17.15% | 4,886.48 |
| Other products | 131.07 | 112.24 | 16.78% | 1,332.15 |
| Iron and steel | 124.37 | 108.90 | 14.21% | 1,430.02 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 110.58 | 74.68 | 48.07% | 1,113.99 |
| Plastic products | 89.06 | 79.41 | 12.15% | 939.36 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 75.03 | 71.26 | 5.29% | 701.30 |
| Fabrics | 65.69 | 60.65 | 8.31% | 731.54 |
| Chemical products | 61.86 | 54.75 | 12.98% | 658.93 |
| Chemicals | 52.99 | 41.66 | 27.19% | 531.96 |
| Other base metals | 51.60 | 43.10 | 19.73% | 486.23 |
| Plastics | 50.91 | 37.00 | 37.59% | 552.27 |
| Iron and steel products | 40.35 | 32.80 | 23.02% | 451.30 |
| Fishery products | 33.56 | 22.09 | 51.90% | 305.60 |
| Motor vehicles | 27.32 | 45.18 | -39.53% | 288.17 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 26.37 | 20.65 | 27.70% | 279.29 |
| Paper | 21.91 | 19.84 | 10.39% | 230.92 |
| Other base metal products | 18.86 | 11.64 | 62.02% | 142.22 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 18.35 | 13.93 | 31.72% | 167.26 |
| Rubber | 16.34 | 16.63 | -1.74% | 182.17 |
| Rubber products | 13.05 | 10.30 | 26.66% | 137.22 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 9.16 | 4.96 | 84.57% | 60.72 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 8.66 | 5.66 | 53.03% | 81.07 |
| Glass and glassware | 7.59 | 7.26 | 4.47% | 70.37 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 7.53 | 4.39 | 71.45% | 62.34 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 7.19 | 6.11 | 17.64% | 65.61 |
| Yarn | 6.95 | 4.84 | 43.57% | 61.72 |
| Other edible food preparations | 6.01 | 5.57 | 7.95% | 61.46 |
| Fertilizers | 5.26 | 1.97 | 167.28% | 37.91 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 5.02 | 3.09 | 62.51% | 63.43 |
| Paper products | 4.45 | 3.68 | 20.90% | 47.70 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 4.03 | 2.87 | 40.62% | 39.62 |
| Milk and milk products | 3.97 | 3.16 | 25.54% | 42.88 |
| Other petroleum products | 3.36 | 3.07 | 9.30% | 35.22 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 2.44 | 2.63 | -7.13% | 27.63 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 1.77 | 0.60 | 192.37% | 12.13 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.79 | 0.34 | 135.93% | 4.58 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.32 | 0.57 | -43.86% | 4.09 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 0.24 | 0.15 | 58.38% | 3.47 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.09 |
| Petroleum products | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.02 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.00 | 0.20 | -100.00% | 0.20 |
Vietnam trade with Japan
In December, Vietnam imported goods worth US$2,252.17 million from Japan and exported US$2,345.55 million, bringing total trade to US$4,597.72 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$93.38 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Japan has reached US$51,443.44 million, with Vietnam importing US$24,677.41 million worth of goods and exporting US$26,766.02 million.
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Vietnam trade with Japan year to date US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 2,252.17 | 1,962.83 | 14.74% | 24,677.41 |
| Exports | 2,345.55 | 2,341.66 | 0.17% | 26,766.02 |
| Total | 4,597.72 | 4,304.49 | 6.81% | 51,443.44 |
| Balance | 93.38 | 378.82 | -75.35% | 2,088.61 |
Vietnam-Japan news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Nuclear power Russia not Japan
Vietnam will stop negotiations with Japan on cooperation to invest in the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 7.
The prime minister instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to formally notify Japan and complete procedures to terminate adjustments to the cooperation agreement.
Japanese eyewear retail
Japanese eyewear brand OWNDAYS opened a new store on the ground floor of Sense City Pham Van Dong shopping centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
The opening event featured public appearances by beauty queen Thien An, actor Tran Hieu and TikToker Xun Hoa, according to the company.
Japan-FPT drone partnership
Vietnam’s FPT Group has said the Vietnam Low Altitude Economy Alliance signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Japan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Industrial Development Association.
The agreement focuses on cooperation in regulatory frameworks and standards, business connectivity, and training and workforce development for unmanned aerial vehicles and drones.
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Vietnam-Japan trade relations
Vietnam and Japan have built a long-standing trade relationship rooted in post-war economic cooperation and Japan’s role as an early development and investment partner in Vietnam.
Bilateral trade expanded significantly after the Vietnam–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force in 2009, reducing tariffs and improving market access for goods and services.
Trade ties were further strengthened through Japan’s participation in regional agreements such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, supporting deeper supply-chain integration.
Today, Japan remains one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners and investors, with stable cooperation across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and technology between Japan and Vietnam.