In December, Vietnam exported US$1,270 million worth of goods to the Netherlands, up 9 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$13,478 million worth of goods to the Netherlands.
Vietnam exported US$341.98 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the Netherlands in December. This was up from US$305.18 million in November, a change of 12.06 percent.
It also exported US$206.64 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the Netherlands in December. This was up from US$202.96 million in November, a change of 1.81 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$155.68 million worth of footwear to the Netherlands in December. This was down from US$177.18 million in November, a change of -12.14 percent.
It also exported US$131.02 million worth of textiles and garments to the Netherlands in December. This was up from US$123.97 million in November, a change of 5.68 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Netherlands in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 1,270.30 | 1,165.41 | 9.00% | 13,478.37 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 341.98 | 305.18 | 12.06% | 3,487.46 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 206.64 | 202.96 | 1.81% | 2,237.85 |
| Footwear | 155.68 | 177.18 | -12.14% | 1,825.98 |
| Textiles and garments | 131.02 | 123.97 | 5.68% | 1,367.68 |
| Other products | 76.78 | 61.88 | 24.08% | 660.47 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 72.38 | 60.54 | 19.55% | 1,062.49 |
| Coffee | 55.08 | 21.42 | 157.16% | 373.35 |
| Cashew nut | 44.44 | 39.78 | 11.72% | 495.16 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 27.78 | 31.01 | -10.43% | 213.03 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 24.32 | 29.00 | -16.14% | 295.57 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 19.22 | 20.36 | -5.62% | 281.71 |
| Plastic products | 17.79 | 15.72 | 13.16% | 172.12 |
| Fishery products | 16.16 | 17.53 | -7.81% | 215.30 |
| Wood and wooden products | 13.67 | 8.03 | 70.26% | 104.73 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 12.85 | 9.37 | 37.15% | 157.99 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 10.66 | 3.64 | 192.37% | 59.71 |
| Iron and steel products | 10.25 | 6.38 | 60.58% | 100.80 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 7.37 | 7.73 | -4.58% | 91.86 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 6.24 | 4.74 | 31.73% | 59.25 |
| Pepper | 5.19 | 4.72 | 9.92% | 69.60 |
| Chemicals | 3.52 | 4.13 | -14.74% | 27.56 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 3.50 | 2.32 | 50.89% | 21.74 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 2.23 | 2.17 | 2.62% | 22.28 |
| Rubber products | 1.89 | 1.92 | -1.29% | 16.19 |
| Ceramic products | 1.36 | 1.07 | 26.35% | 12.59 |
| Chemical products | 0.81 | 1.82 | -55.62% | 15.28 |
| Rice | 0.81 | 0.35 | 128.66% | 10.69 |
| Rubber | 0.71 | 0.48 | 48.69% | 11.61 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 8.32 |
Vietnam imports from the Netherlands
In December, Vietnam imported US$99.80 million worth of goods from Netherlands, up from US$60.83 million in November, a change of 64.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$825 million worth of goods from Netherlands.
Vietnam trade with Netherlands
In December, Vietnam imported goods worth US$99.80 million from Netherlands and exported US$1,270.30 million, bringing total trade to US$1,370.10 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$1,170.50 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Netherlands has reached US$14,303.56 million, with Vietnam importing US$825.18 million worth of goods and exporting US$13,478.37 million.
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Vietnam trade with Netherlands year to date US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 99.80 | 60.83 | 64.08% | 825.18 |
| Exports | 1,270.30 | 1,165.41 | 9.00% | 13,478.37 |
| Total | 1,370.10 | 1,226.23 | 11.73% | 14,303.56 |
| Balance | 1,170.50 | 1,104.58 | 5.97% | 12,653.19 |
Vietnam-Netherlands news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Netherlands Danang port bid down to final two
The remaining two bidders for the Lien Chieu container port project are Hateco–APM Terminals of the Netherlands and Vietnam Maritime Corporation with Terminal Investment Limited of Luxembourg, according to a city report to the prime minister.
The Lien Chieu project, valued at about VND 45.268 trillion (US$1.72 billion), is the largest port infrastructure development in central Vietnam.
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Vietnam-Netherlands trade relations
Vietnam and the Netherlands established diplomatic relations in 1973, with trade ties expanding steadily following Vietnam’s Doi Moi economic reforms and export-led growth.
The Netherlands has become one of Vietnam’s largest European trading partners and a major gateway for Vietnamese goods into the European Union.
Bilateral trade relations are underpinned by the European Union–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, effective from 2020, which reduces tariffs, improves market access, and strengthens rules on investment and standards.
Cooperation also extends to agriculture, logistics, renewable energy, water management, and high-tech manufacturing, with Dutch firms among the largest European investors in Vietnam.