In November, Vietnam exported US$1,165 million worth of goods to the Netherlands, down 5.56 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$12,190 million worth of goods to the Netherlands.
Vietnam exported US$305.18 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the Netherlands in November. This was down from US$389.84 million in October, a change of -21.71 percent.
It also exported US$202.96 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to the Netherlands in November. This was up from US$182.97 million in October, a change of 10.93 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$177.18 million worth of footwear to the Netherlands in November. This was up from US$162.80 million in October, a change of 8.83 percent.
It also exported US$123.97 million worth of textiles and garments to the Netherlands in November. This was down from US$129.13 million in October, a change of -3.99 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Netherlands in November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 1,165.41 | 1,234.01 | -5.56% | 12,189.70 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 305.18 | 389.84 | -21.71% | 3,141.83 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 202.96 | 182.97 | 10.93% | 2,029.59 |
| Footwear | 177.18 | 162.80 | 8.83% | 1,667.18 |
| Textiles and garments | 123.97 | 129.13 | -3.99% | 1,233.98 |
| Other products | 61.88 | 60.67 | 2.00% | 581.84 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 60.54 | 84.30 | -28.18% | 990.04 |
| Cashew nut | 39.78 | 48.82 | -18.51% | 449.68 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 31.01 | 14.38 | 115.69% | 185.04 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 29.00 | 23.42 | 23.82% | 269.88 |
| Coffee | 21.42 | 13.86 | 54.59% | 318.41 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 20.36 | 19.43 | 4.83% | 261.66 |
| Fishery products | 17.53 | 19.20 | -8.70% | 198.78 |
| Plastic products | 15.72 | 14.66 | 7.26% | 153.81 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 9.37 | 12.35 | -24.13% | 145.08 |
| Wood and wooden products | 8.03 | 8.77 | -8.46% | 90.94 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 7.73 | 10.22 | -24.38% | 84.49 |
| Iron and steel products | 6.38 | 9.47 | -32.55% | 90.01 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 4.74 | 5.12 | -7.58% | 52.97 |
| Pepper | 4.72 | 7.16 | -34.06% | 64.41 |
| Chemicals | 4.13 | 3.81 | 8.33% | 23.72 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 3.64 | 5.07 | -28.11% | 49.05 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 2.32 | 1.22 | 89.60% | 18.23 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 2.17 | 1.83 | 18.77% | 20.03 |
| Rubber products | 1.92 | 1.40 | 36.52% | 14.29 |
| Chemical products | 1.82 | 1.25 | 45.37% | 14.47 |
| Ceramic products | 1.07 | 1.41 | -23.96% | 11.21 |
| Rubber | 0.48 | 0.85 | -43.65% | 10.90 |
| Rice | 0.35 | 0.63 | -44.24% | 9.88 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 8.32 |
Vietnam trade with Netherlands
In November, Vietnam imported US$60.83 million worth of goods from Netherlands and exported US$1,165.41 million to Netherlands, for total trade worth US$1,226.23 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$1,104.58 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Netherlands has reached US$12,915 million, with Vietnam importing US$725 million worth of goods and exporting US$12,190 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Netherlands year to date November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 60.83 | 76.80 | -20.80% | 724.88 |
| Exports | 1,165.41 | 1,234.01 | -5.56% | 12,189.70 |
| Total | 1,226.23 | 1,310.82 | -6.45% | 12,914.58 |
| Balance | 1,104.58 | 1,157.21 | -4.55% | 11,464.81 |
Vietnam-Netherlands news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Vietnam–Netherlands consortium Danang port
Three major global port operators from the Netherlands, India and Luxembourg have submitted bids for the privately financed component of Da Nang’s Lien Chieu Port project.
The bidders are the Vietnam–Netherlands consortium of Hateco Group and APM Terminals, India’s Adani Ports with Vietnam’s T&T Group, and Vietnam’s VIMC with Terminal Investment Limited from Luxembourg.
The tender is scheduled to open on 24 December, with construction expected to start in quarter I 2026 if the process proceeds smoothly.
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Vietnam-Netherlands trade relations
Vietnam and the Netherlands established diplomatic relations in 1973 and have since developed strong trade ties, supported by Vietnam’s integration into global and European markets.
Trade relations are underpinned by the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and long standing cooperation in logistics, agriculture, water management and port development.