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 imported US$31.78 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Netherlands in December. This was up from US$13.23 million in November, a change of 140.17 percent.
Vietnam imported US$8.50 million worth of pharmaceutical products from Netherlands in December. This was up from US$5.86 million in November, a change of 45.18 percent.
Vietnam imported US$6.13 million worth of iron and steel products from Netherlands in December. This was up from US$3.34 million in November, a change of 83.34 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Netherlands in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 99.80 | 60.83 | 64.08% | 825.18 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 31.78 | 13.23 | 140.17% | 201.85 |
| Other products | 16.51 | 16.82 | -1.83% | 212.15 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 12.85 | 0.03 | 37710.93% | 16.78 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 8.50 | 5.86 | 45.18% | 91.48 |
| Iron and steel products | 6.13 | 3.34 | 83.34% | 28.91 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 5.25 | 4.12 | 27.18% | 57.13 |
| Chemical products | 3.27 | 3.96 | -17.55% | 40.95 |
| Plastics | 3.25 | 3.38 | -3.86% | 31.99 |
| Milk and milk products | 2.73 | 3.11 | -12.04% | 44.36 |
| Other edible food preparations | 2.58 | 1.25 | 106.72% | 30.79 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 2.17 | 0.94 | 130.52% | 22.63 |
| Chemicals | 1.04 | 0.71 | 45.60% | 10.25 |
| Plastic products | 0.98 | 0.85 | 14.89% | 10.21 |
| Iron and steel | 0.97 | 0.09 | 988.94% | 2.50 |
| computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 0.71 | 2.02 | -64.95% | 7.29 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 0.39 | 0.19 | 109.60% | 1.90 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.30 | 0.07 | 297.98% | 2.44 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 0.23 | 0.33 | -29.78% | 5.80 |
| Yarn | 0.15 | 0.36 | -57.48% | 3.94 |
| Rubber | 0.03 | 0.15 | -81.33% | 1.13 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.69 |
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.