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.
Vietnam’s biggest import from Singapore in value terms was petroleum products, worth US$160.17 million. This was up 22.23 percent over September. It brings the total imported so far this year to US$2,014.03 million.
This was followed by computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof, valued at US$103.37 million, up 3.31 percent from September. Year-to-date these imports reached US$696.39 million.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments were also popular imports from Singapore, totalling US$42.71 million, rising 28.26 percent over September. Cumulative imports now stand at US$262.60 million.
Other petroleum products also featured prominently, accounting for US$41.50 million worth of imports from Singapore, a decline of 3.30 percent versus September. Total imports so far this year are sitting at US$459.52 million.
Imports of cosmetics from Singapore round out the top five, valued at US$40.53 million.
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Vietnam imports from Singapore in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 492.69 | 455.89 | 8.07% | 4,947.02 |
| Petroleum products | 160.17 | 131.04 | 22.23% | 2,014.03 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 103.37 | 100.06 | 3.31% | 696.39 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 42.71 | 33.30 | 28.26% | 262.60 |
| Other petroleum products | 41.50 | 42.91 | -3.30% | 459.52 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 40.53 | 31.02 | 30.67% | 322.26 |
| Plastics | 24.44 | 23.58 | 3.67% | 260.58 |
| Other edible food preparations | 18.45 | 26.23 | -29.68% | 232.65 |
| Chemical products | 15.84 | 13.58 | 16.63% | 163.31 |
| Other products | 11.33 | 12.68 | -10.65% | 113.42 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 8.20 | 9.54 | -14.07% | 59.80 |
| Chemicals | 6.49 | 7.44 | -12.76% | 144.20 |
| Milk and milk products | 4.21 | 6.20 | -32.14% | 48.95 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 3.53 | 4.50 | -21.68% | 43.75 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 2.60 | 2.42 | 7.47% | 25.15 |
| Plastic products | 2.29 | 1.91 | 19.68% | 23.05 |
| Paper | 1.75 | 1.08 | 62.51% | 12.45 |
| Iron and steel products | 1.27 | 2.81 | -54.89% | 16.48 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 1.19 | 1.04 | 14.57% | 10.65 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 0.73 | 1.88 | -61.09% | 12.91 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.61 | 0.88 | -30.51% | 4.68 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 0.30 | 0.52 | -43.79% | 3.73 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.27 | 0.43 | -37.35% | 3.73 |
| Other base metal products | 0.19 | 0.36 | -46.18% | 2.79 |
| Rubber products | 0.19 | 0.14 | 34.39% | 3.04 |
| Paper products | 0.14 | 0.07 | 98.05% | 0.65 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.13 | 0.03 | 362.45% | 1.49 |
| Other base metals | 0.09 | 0.21 | -57.65% | 2.63 |
| Fishery products | 0.07 | 0.03 | 175.60% | 1.02 |
| Fabrics | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.48 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.39 |
| Iron and steel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.07 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.15 |
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.