In December, Vietnam imported US$1,002.60 million worth of goods from Malaysia, up from US$805.98 million in November, a change of 24.40 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$11,004 million worth of goods from Malaysia.
Vietnam imported US$320.71 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Malaysia in December. This was up from US$291.83 million in November, a change of 9.90 percent.
Vietnam imported US$117.44 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Malaysia in December. This was up from US$99.50 million in November, a change of 18.03 percent.
Vietnam imported US$67.34 million worth of petroleum products from Malaysia in December. This was up from US$55.82 million in November, a change of 20.63 percent.
Vietnam imported US$66.81 million worth of chemicals from Malaysia in December. This was up from US$26.14 million in November, a change of 155.63 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Malaysia in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,002.60 | 805.98 | 24.40% | 11,004.09 |
| computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 320.71 | 291.83 | 9.90% | 3,944.02 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 117.44 | 99.50 | 18.03% | 1,034.00 |
| Other products | 76.98 | 54.35 | 41.64% | 651.33 |
| Petroleum products | 67.34 | 55.82 | 20.63% | 1,025.95 |
| Chemicals | 66.81 | 26.14 | 155.63% | 511.68 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 58.59 | 32.05 | 82.80% | 432.58 |
| Other base metals | 45.12 | 44.85 | 0.59% | 612.28 |
| Plastics | 29.98 | 28.69 | 4.50% | 399.60 |
| Chemical products | 24.67 | 22.01 | 12.12% | 266.65 |
| Iron and steel | 24.04 | 2.07 | 1059.80% | 110.91 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 21.03 | 13.77 | 52.77% | 363.55 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 19.42 | 0.42 | 4504.47% | 22.88 |
| Paper | 14.82 | 12.84 | 15.44% | 179.93 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 11.36 | 7.67 | 48.20% | 106.86 |
| Fabrics | 10.98 | 11.21 | -2.08% | 135.93 |
| Plastic products | 8.67 | 8.11 | 6.94% | 96.58 |
| Other edible food preparations | 8.59 | 5.88 | 46.13% | 73.56 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 8.12 | 9.54 | -14.92% | 299.41 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 8.03 | 5.69 | 41.03% | 56.76 |
| Yarn | 6.71 | 3.64 | 84.28% | 40.72 |
| Glass and glassware | 6.25 | 7.28 | -14.11% | 113.24 |
| Other petroleum products | 5.79 | 30.42 | -80.96% | 104.91 |
| Milk and milk products | 5.03 | 4.00 | 25.68% | 52.86 |
| Iron and steel products | 4.80 | 3.11 | 54.55% | 47.02 |
| Rubber products | 4.12 | 3.76 | 9.63% | 42.47 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 3.14 | 3.23 | -2.85% | 32.60 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 2.75 | 1.23 | 123.59% | 21.00 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 2.74 | 2.17 | 26.29% | 27.99 |
| Other base metal products | 2.54 | 2.63 | -3.47% | 25.99 |
| Fertilizers | 2.41 | 1.76 | 37.21% | 34.40 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 2.23 | 0.84 | 165.66% | 12.46 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 2.21 | 2.09 | 6.19% | 22.97 |
| Fishery products | 2.12 | 1.43 | 49.00% | 22.93 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 1.50 | 1.24 | 20.85% | 12.61 |
| Wood and wooden products | 1.44 | 1.23 | 17.33% | 15.13 |
| Paper products | 1.36 | 0.87 | 56.35% | 11.52 |
| Rubber | 1.07 | 1.33 | -19.57% | 16.14 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.70 | 0.35 | 103.61% | 6.93 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.56 | 0.69 | -18.25% | 11.73 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 0.35 | 0.26 | 36.28% | 3.73 |
| Coal | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.28 |
Vietnam exports to Malaysia
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 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.