In October, Vietnam exported US$518 million worth of goods to Singapore, up 2.78 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$4,853 million worth of goods to Singapore.
Vietnam’s biggest export to Singapore in value terms was computers, electrical products, and spare-parts, with US$146.65 million worth shipped. This was down 9.56 percent over September. It brings the total exported so far this year to US$1291.05 million.
This was followed by other means of transportation, and parts valued at US$90.15 million, up 85.24 percent from September. Year-to-date these exports reached US$718.99 million.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments were also popular with exports to Singapore totalling US$81.21 million, falling 15.43 percent over September. Cumulative shipments now stand at US$809.00 million.
Glass and glassware also featured prominently accounting for US$53.38 million worth of exports to Singapore, an increase of 7.87 percent versus September. Total exports so far this year are US$509.14 million.
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Vietnam exports to Singapore in October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 517.95 | 503.95 | 2.78% | 4,853.09 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 146.65 | 162.14 | -9.56% | 1,291.05 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 90.15 | 48.66 | 85.24% | 718.99 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 81.21 | 96.02 | -15.43% | 809.00 |
| Glass and glassware | 53.38 | 49.49 | 7.87% | 509.14 |
| Other products | 37.23 | 49.35 | -24.57% | 354.06 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 20.50 | 22.82 | -10.17% | 325.30 |
| Petroleum products | 14.17 | 13.79 | 2.72% | 142.46 |
| Fishery products | 11.42 | 9.29 | 23.00% | 83.74 |
| Textiles and garments | 11.17 | 5.92 | 88.66% | 80.18 |
| Footwear | 10.10 | 6.39 | 58.08% | 91.81 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 7.12 | 4.73 | 50.49% | 64.78 |
| Rice | 6.39 | 7.63 | -16.23% | 76.84 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 4.52 | 3.99 | 13.24% | 38.31 |
| Iron and steel products | 3.88 | 3.13 | 23.90% | 32.29 |
| Wood and wooden products | 2.72 | 2.35 | 15.81% | 34.60 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 2.47 | 2.13 | 16.07% | 26.17 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 2.39 | 1.12 | 113.29% | 21.29 |
| Chemical products | 2.07 | 3.18 | -35.12% | 25.89 |
| Plastic products | 2.05 | 1.81 | 12.97% | 18.35 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 1.96 | 1.81 | 8.04% | 16.04 |
| Paper and paper products | 1.73 | 1.71 | 0.88% | 17.85 |
| Iron and steel | 1.08 | 1.29 | -16.04% | 30.47 |
| Coffee | 0.86 | 0.63 | 37.16% | 7.04 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 0.72 | 1.36 | -46.86% | 11.39 |
| Cashew nut | 0.61 | 1.37 | -55.49% | 9.90 |
| Ceramic products | 0.35 | 0.33 | 3.84% | 2.92 |
| Plastics | 0.34 | 0.37 | -9.38% | 3.39 |
| Pepper | 0.31 | 0.33 | -4.30% | 4.20 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.21 | 0.12 | 70.87% | 1.29 |
| Rubber products | 0.18 | 0.63 | -70.56% | 4.09 |
| Rubber | 0.00 | 0.02 | -100.00% | 0.25 |
Vietnam imports from Singapore
In October, Vietnam imported US$493 million worth of goods from Singapore, up 8.07 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$4,947 million worth of goods from Singapore.
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Vietnam trade with Singapore
In October, Vietnam imported goods worth US$492.69 million from Singapore and exported US$517.95 million, bringing total trade to US$1,010.64 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$25.27 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Singapore has reached US$9,800.11 million, with Vietnam importing US$4,947.02 million worth of goods and exporting US$4,853.09 million.
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Vietnam trade with Singapore year to date US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 492.69 | 455.89 | 8.07% | 4,947.02 |
| Exports | 517.95 | 503.95 | 2.78% | 4,853.09 |
| Total | 1,010.64 | 959.84 | 5.29% | 9,800.11 |
| Balance | 25.27 | 48.06 | -47.43% | -93.93 |
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Vietnam-Singapore trade relations
Vietnam and Singapore have developed strong trade relations shaped by early diplomatic ties and a shared focus on economic integration.
Trade has expanded across manufacturing, services, logistics, and technology, supported by Singapore’s role as a major investor in Vietnam.
Regular high-level exchanges and sustained private sector collaboration continue to deepen commercial links and reinforce long-term economic cooperation.