In December, Vietnam exported US$512 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 8.28 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$5,328 million worth of goods to Malaysia.
Vietnam exported US$80.80 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to Malaysia in December. This was up from US$73.81 million in November, a change of 9.47 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$55.35 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to Malaysia in December. This was down from US$61.89 million in November, a change of -10.56 percent.
It also exported US$41.93 million worth of iron and steel to Malaysia in December. This was up from US$32.44 million in November, a change of 29.26 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$36.08 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to Malaysia in December. This was up from US$23.88 million in November, a change of 51.11 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Malaysia in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 511.68 | 472.55 | 8.28% | 5,327.62 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 80.80 | 73.81 | 9.47% | 884.09 |
| Other products | 68.38 | 66.19 | 3.30% | 506.42 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 55.35 | 61.89 | -10.56% | 548.98 |
| Iron and steel | 41.93 | 32.44 | 29.26% | 417.49 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 36.08 | 23.88 | 51.11% | 392.21 |
| Rice | 20.12 | 24.61 | -18.26% | 239.86 |
| Textiles and garments | 17.23 | 18.76 | -8.12% | 172.56 |
| Wood and wooden products | 17.21 | 13.03 | 32.11% | 167.56 |
| Coffee | 15.78 | 17.57 | -10.21% | 220.13 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 14.53 | 15.35 | -5.33% | 254.56 |
| Fishery products | 13.55 | 12.97 | 4.46% | 139.37 |
| Rubber | 11.39 | 6.42 | 77.28% | 73.75 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 11.26 | 8.25 | 36.54% | 102.66 |
| Footwear | 9.90 | 9.95 | -0.48% | 105.75 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 9.83 | 7.93 | 24.08% | 77.48 |
| Chemical products | 9.82 | 7.81 | 25.70% | 91.95 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 9.12 | 9.80 | -7.00% | 113.57 |
| Clinker and cement | 7.96 | 6.30 | 26.19% | 63.19 |
| Plastic products | 7.04 | 5.65 | 24.64% | 66.71 |
| Paper and paper products | 6.89 | 6.06 | 13.79% | 69.61 |
| Plastics | 6.88 | 4.70 | 46.49% | 60.54 |
| Iron and steel products | 5.83 | 5.40 | 7.89% | 76.77 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 5.43 | 3.01 | 80.42% | 31.13 |
| Glass and glassware | 4.75 | 4.54 | 4.61% | 51.78 |
| Fertilizers | 3.65 | 2.28 | 59.82% | 47.63 |
| Petroleum products | 3.57 | 8.08 | -55.81% | 64.83 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 2.68 | 2.17 | 23.54% | 24.17 |
| Yarn | 2.44 | 1.55 | 57.51% | 23.09 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 2.36 | 1.87 | 26.36% | 22.59 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 1.97 | 2.33 | -15.37% | 13.27 |
| Pepper | 1.53 | 1.49 | 3.06% | 17.81 |
| Chemicals | 1.52 | 2.22 | -31.66% | 127.37 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 1.46 | 1.13 | 29.42% | 12.40 |
| Rubber products | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.75% | 14.35 |
| Ceramic products | 1.02 | 0.87 | 16.91% | 11.39 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.94 | 0.49 | 91.73% | 6.46 |
| Tea | 0.38 | 0.46 | -17.07% | 5.07 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.04 | 0.26 | -83.18% | 9.07 |
Vietnam trade with Malaysia
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,002.60 million worth of goods from Malaysia and exported US$511.68 million to Malaysia, for total trade worth US$1,514.28 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$490.92 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Malaysia has reached US$16,332 million, with Vietnam importing US$11,004 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,328 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Malaysia year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,002.60 | 805.98 | 24.40% | 11,004.09 |
| Exports | 511.68 | 472.55 | 8.28% | 5,327.62 |
| Total | 1,514.28 | 1,278.53 | 18.44% | 16,331.72 |
| Balance | -490.92 | -333.43 | 47.23% | -5,676.47 |
Vietnam-Malaysia news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Opinion: Vietnam tourism v. Malaysia
Tuoi Tre published an opinion piece in December in which the author argues that Malaysia’s tourism success shows that mass appeal does not require alcohol, nightlife or sensitive entertainment, but strong organisation and spending design.
He says Malaysia attracts and retains visitors by deliberately directing tourist spending into shopping, culture, food and curated experiences, supported by clear pricing and modern infrastructure.
The piece contrasts this with Vietnam, especially Ho Chi Minh City, where tourists arrive in large numbers but lack attractive, well-linked places to spend money.
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Vietnam-Malaysia trade relations
Vietnam and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in 1973 and have steadily expanded economic ties alongside broader Association of Southeast Asian Nations integration.
Trade relations are underpinned by regional frameworks including the ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which both countries have ratified.
Bilateral trade has grown consistently over the past decade, with Malaysia a key source of electronics, petroleum products, and machinery for Vietnam, and Vietnam exporting agricultural products, electronics, and manufactured goods.
The relationship has gradually evolved from basic trade into wider cooperation covering investment, supply chains, and industrial development, supported by regular high-level exchanges and business links.