In November, Vietnam exported US$347 million worth of goods to the Philippines, down 8.05 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$5,006 million worth of goods to the Philippines.
It also exported US$29.30 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to the Philippines in November. This was up from US$28.93 million in October, a change of 1.30 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$24.42 million worth of rice to the Philippines in November. This was up from US$13.15 million in October, a change of 85.72 percent.
It also exported US$20.86 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the Philippines in November. This was up from US$19.48 million in October, a change of 7.08 percent.
Finally, Vietnam exported US$20.20 million worth of iron and steel to the Philippines in November. This was down from US$31.90 million in October, a change of -36.66 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Philippines in November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 346.82 | 377.19 | -8.05% | 5,005.60 |
| Other products | 77.91 | 81.57 | -4.48% | 731.17 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 29.30 | 28.93 | 1.30% | 356.08 |
| Rice | 24.42 | 13.15 | 85.72% | 1,480.72 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 20.86 | 19.48 | 7.08% | 247.16 |
| Iron and steel | 20.20 | 31.90 | -36.66% | 104.79 |
| Fishery products | 18.88 | 15.56 | 21.38% | 114.38 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 17.40 | 17.53 | -0.72% | 197.39 |
| Coffee | 15.78 | 8.47 | 86.39% | 242.49 |
| Clinker and cement | 15.36 | 17.01 | -9.70% | 214.81 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 14.41 | 35.50 | -59.42% | 282.83 |
| Textiles and garments | 11.83 | 16.71 | -29.18% | 123.14 |
| Plastics | 10.98 | 10.15 | 8.18% | 66.84 |
| Iron and steel products | 10.93 | 13.23 | -17.35% | 112.55 |
| Footwear | 8.73 | 6.16 | 41.75% | 98.61 |
| Chemical products | 7.97 | 8.20 | -2.86% | 76.22 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 6.77 | 5.21 | 29.86% | 44.62 |
| Plastic products | 5.94 | 6.19 | -4.10% | 68.49 |
| Paper and paper products | 4.81 | 4.73 | 1.53% | 47.17 |
| Yarn | 4.18 | 6.08 | -31.22% | 72.59 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 3.96 | 5.55 | -28.73% | 58.46 |
| Pepper | 3.16 | 3.21 | -1.72% | 36.92 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 2.68 | 3.40 | -21.13% | 33.46 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 2.48 | 3.66 | -32.12% | 33.40 |
| Cashew nut | 1.99 | 1.69 | 17.76% | 18.45 |
| Ceramic products | 1.47 | 1.65 | -10.66% | 24.76 |
| Fertilizers | 0.99 | 3.73 | -73.46% | 35.19 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.90 | 0.94 | -3.73% | 13.95 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 0.76 | 0.40 | 88.15% | 8.35 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 0.52 | 1.78 | -70.84% | 16.47 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 0.50 | 0.68 | -26.10% | 10.96 |
| Chemicals | 0.36 | 0.11 | 233.83% | 3.06 |
| Tea | 0.30 | 0.18 | 69.37% | 2.88 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.07 | 0.21 | -65.67% | 1.42 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 4.24 | -100.00% | 25.83 |
Vietnam trade with Philippines
In November, Vietnam imported US$173.97 million worth of goods from Philippines and exported US$346.82 million to Philippines, for total trade worth US$520.78 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$172.85 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Philippines has reached US$7,184 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,178 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,006 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Philippines year to date November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 173.97 | 198.17 | -12.22% | 2,178.44 |
| Exports | 346.82 | 377.19 | -8.05% | 5,005.60 |
| Total | 520.78 | 575.37 | -9.49% | 7,184.04 |
| Balance | 172.85 | 179.02 | -3.45% | 2,827.17 |
Vietnam-Philippines trade relations
Vietnam and Philippines have built steadily expanding trade relations, underpinned by long-standing diplomatic ties and growing economic cooperation within ASEAN.
Bilateral trade is governed by regional frameworks such as the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, supporting rising flows in agriculture, food products, electronics and manufacturing inputs.