In October, Vietnam imported US$211.97 million worth of goods from Russia, up from US$153.73 million in September, a change of 37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$2,059 million worth of goods from Russia.
Vietnam imported US$71.79 million worth of coal from Russia in October. This was up from US$58.43 million in September, a change of 22.86 percent.
Vietnam imported US$18.30 million worth of wheat from Russia in October. This was down from US$0.00 million in September, a change of 0.00 percent.
Vietnam imported US$18.23 million worth of chemicals from Russia in October. This was up from US$11.04 million in September, a change of 65.03 percent.
Vietnam imported US$13.73 million worth of fishery products from Russia in October. This was up from US$4.48 million in September, a change of 206.29 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Russia in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 211.97 | 153.73 | 37.89% | 2,058.73 |
| Coal | 71.79 | 58.43 | 22.86% | 716.01 |
| Other products | 31.21 | 26.09 | 19.65% | 356.75 |
| Wheat | 18.30 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 58.92 |
| Chemicals | 18.23 | 11.04 | 65.03% | 90.74 |
| Fishery products | 13.73 | 4.48 | 206.29% | 90.79 |
| Other base metals | 10.77 | 6.07 | 77.54% | 60.88 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 7.56 | 3.93 | 92.55% | 29.38 |
| Motor vehicles | 7.17 | 0.22 | 3091.00% | 34.25 |
| Fertilizers | 6.55 | 10.83 | -39.51% | 282.64 |
| Plastics | 5.79 | 4.09 | 41.63% | 111.83 |
| Rubber | 5.66 | 3.76 | 50.57% | 34.95 |
| Wood and wooden products | 4.70 | 5.90 | -20.29% | 38.79 |
| Iron and steel products | 4.19 | 0.64 | 557.39% | 37.77 |
| Other petroleum products | 3.13 | 0.63 | 399.03% | 9.68 |
| Chemical products | 0.70 | 0.18 | 289.43% | 2.69 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.69 | 7.35 | -90.66% | 43.75 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.62 | 0.55 | 12.13% | 3.77 |
| Paper | 0.60 | 0.25 | 140.35% | 3.75 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 0.40 | 6.44 | -93.76% | 38.61 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 0.19 | 2.67 | -92.79% | 11.88 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.13 |
| Iron and steel | 0.00 | 0.18 | -100.00% | 0.69 |
| Petroleum products | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.09 |
Vietnam trade with Russia
In October, Vietnam imported goods worth US$211.97 million from Russia and exported US$149.15 million, bringing total trade to US$361.12 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$62.82 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Russia has reached US$3,966.96 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,058.73 million worth of goods and exporting US$1,908.24 million.
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Vietnam trade with Russia year to date US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 211.97 | 153.73 | 37.89% | 2,058.73 |
| Exports | 149.15 | 174.88 | -14.71% | 1,908.24 |
| Total | 361.12 | 328.60 | 9.90% | 3,966.96 |
| Balance | -62.82 | 21.15 | -397.04% | -150.49 |
Vietnam-Russia news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Nuclear fuel delivery
Rosatom’s Nuclear Fuel Division delivered a new batch of nuclear fuel to Vietnam’s Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, ensuring reactor operations through the 2030s, World-Nuclear-News was reporting in November.
The delivery forms part of the Russia–Vietnam Nuclear Roadmap to 2030, which also includes training, a nuclear science centre, and cooperation on the Ninh Thuan 1 plant using VVER-1200 reactors.
Vietnam milk Russia
On 4 November 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin personally awarded Vietnam’s Labour Hero Thai Huong, founder of TH Group and CEO of Bac A Bank, the Order of Friendship at the Kremlin for her contributions to Vietnam–Russia cooperation in food security.
Thai Huong launched a US$2.7 billion high-tech agricultural investment in Russia in 2015, establishing dairy farms and processing plants across Moscow, Kaluga, Bashkortostan and Primorsky.
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Vietnam-Russia trade relations
Vietnam and Russia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1950, building a foundation of cooperation that later expanded into trade and economic ties.
The two countries have signed key agreements including a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, which has helped boost bilateral commerce.
Trade covers energy, machinery, fertilisers, seafood and agricultural products, with both sides looking to diversify exchanges beyond traditional sectors.
Regular high-level visits and joint economic commissions continue to support deeper cooperation and investment as the long-standing partnership evolves.