In October, Vietnam imported US$76.80 million worth of goods from the Netherlands, up from US$64.12 million in September, a change of 19.78 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$664 million worth of goods from Netherlands.
Vietnam imported US$22.37 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from the Netherlands in October. This was up from US$12 million in September, a change of 86.41 percent.
Vietnam imported US$5.40 million worth of parts and accessories of motor vehicles from the Netherlands in October. This was down from US$5.68 million in September, a change of -4.91 percent.
Vietnam imported US$3.57 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the Netherlands in October. This was down from US$6.94 million in September, a change of -48.60 percent.
Vietnam imported US$3.33 million worth of chemical products from the Netherlands in October. This was up from US$3 million in September, a change of 10.95 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Netherlands in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 76.80 | 64.12 | 19.78% | 663.97 |
| Other products | 26.61 | 17.92 | 48.44% | 178.74 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 22.37 | 12.00 | 86.41% | 156.80 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 5.40 | 5.68 | -4.91% | 47.75 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 3.57 | 6.94 | -48.60% | 76.93 |
| Chemical products | 3.33 | 3.00 | 10.95% | 33.72 |
| Plastics | 2.53 | 2.90 | -12.97% | 25.33 |
| Iron and steel products | 2.07 | 2.11 | -1.88% | 19.45 |
| Milk and milk products | 2.07 | 4.14 | -50.15% | 38.41 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.98 | 1.69 | 17.17% | 19.43 |
| Other edible food preparations | 1.75 | 4.14 | -57.62% | 26.97 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 1.52 | 0.29 | 428.33% | 5.23 |
| Chemicals | 0.99 | 0.65 | 51.16% | 8.48 |
| Plastic products | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.18% | 8.38 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 0.71 | 0.52 | 37.03% | 4.56 |
| Iron and steel | 0.45 | 0.02 | 2055.56% | 1.44 |
| Yarn | 0.12 | 0.61 | -80.73% | 3.42 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 0.11 | 0.13 | -15.80% | 1.33 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.67 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.09 | 0.25 | -63.55% | 2.07 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.06 | 0.07 | -15.65% | 3.90 |
| Rubber | 0.04 | 0.10 | -60.23% | 0.95 |
Vietnam exports to Netherlands
In October, Vietnam exported US$1.23 billion worth of goods to the Netherlands, up 8 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$11,026 million worth of goods to the Netherlands.
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Vietnam trade with Netherlands
In October, Vietnam imported US$76.80 million worth of goods from Netherlands and exported US$1,234.01 million, for total trade worth US$1,310.82 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$1,157.21 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Netherlands has reached US$11,690 million, with Vietnam importing US$664 million worth of goods and exporting US$11,026 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Netherlands year to date October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 76.80 | 64.12 | 19.78% | 663.97 |
| Exports | 1,234.01 | 1,142.60 | 8.00% | 11,026.01 |
| Total | 1,310.82 | 1,206.72 | 8.63% | 11,689.98 |
| Balance | 1,157.21 | 1,078.48 | 7.30% | 10,362.03 |
Vietnam-Netherlands news
Royal De Heus plans to invest in Tay Ninh
Dutch agribusiness giant Royal De Heus plans to invest around VND 10 trillion or US$384.6 million in a chain of high-tech agricultural projects in Tay Ninh with local partner Hung Nhon Group, it was reported in October.
The 2025–2030 plan includes 12 projects covering feed production, seed development, livestock farming, processing and export, aiming to generate about US$2 billion in value by 2030.
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Vietnam-Netherlands trade relations
Vietnam and the Netherlands maintain a long-standing trade relationship built on maritime connectivity, agricultural cooperation and investment.
The Netherlands is one of Vietnam’s largest European trading partners, supported by the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which reduces tariffs and promotes market access for goods and services.
Dutch firms have played a significant role in logistics, seaports, renewable energy and high-tech agriculture, making the Netherlands a major investor in Vietnam.
Economic ties have expanded steadily since diplomatic relations were established and elevated to a comprehensive partnership in 2019.