In October, Vietnam exported US$2.47 billion worth of goods to South Korea, up 0.71 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$23,838 million worth of goods to South Korea.
Vietnam’s biggest export to South Korea in value terms was computers, electrical products, and spare-parts, with US$734.29 million worth shipped. This was down 11.20 percent over September. It brings the total exported so far this year to US$7,045.73 million.
This was followed by machines, equipment, tools and instruments, valued at US$307.47 million, up 18.32 percent from September. Year-to-date these exports reached US$2,644.42 million.
Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof were also popular with exports to South Korea, totalling US$289.16 million, falling 6.13 percent over September. Cumulative shipments now stand at US$3,298.79 million.
Textiles and garments also featured prominently account for US$258.26 million worth of exports to South Korea, a decline of 16.98 percent versus September. Total exports so far this year are US$2,525.89 million.
Exports of other means of transportation, and parts to South Korea round out the top five, with US$188.38 million shipped.
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Vietnam exports to South Korea in October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 2,466.64 | 2,449.27 | 0.71% | 23,838.40 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 734.29 | 826.90 | -11.20% | 7,045.73 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 307.47 | 259.86 | 18.32% | 2,644.42 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 289.16 | 308.05 | -6.13% | 3,298.79 |
| Textiles and garments | 258.26 | 311.07 | -16.98% | 2,525.89 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 188.38 | 133.72 | 40.87% | 1,528.04 |
| Other products | 165.71 | 121.28 | 36.63% | 1,332.07 |
| Fishery products | 92.30 | 74.87 | 23.28% | 706.84 |
| Wood and wooden products | 53.14 | 45.72 | 16.22% | 592.02 |
| Footwear | 35.44 | 31.42 | 12.82% | 501.97 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 33.58 | 33.09 | 1.48% | 364.35 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 32.90 | 31.32 | 5.04% | 356.48 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 31.42 | 28.12 | 11.76% | 323.49 |
| Yarn | 28.67 | 24.92 | 15.05% | 294.82 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 27.03 | 24.84 | 8.82% | 264.13 |
| Plastic products | 25.28 | 23.69 | 6.69% | 242.40 |
| Chemical products | 22.64 | 19.72 | 14.82% | 123.86 |
| Iron and steel products | 17.51 | 16.12 | 8.60% | 163.40 |
| Petroleum products | 14.15 | 24.83 | -43.00% | 204.92 |
| Chemicals | 11.74 | 17.97 | -34.66% | 124.73 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 10.90 | 10.56 | 3.22% | 124.39 |
| Coffee | 10.35 | 12.27 | -15.66% | 176.23 |
| Iron and steel | 9.71 | 13.10 | -25.87% | 211.43 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 9.29 | 8.21 | 13.22% | 78.92 |
| Rubber products | 8.80 | 7.80 | 12.79% | 84.60 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials | 8.77 | 8.07 | 8.65% | 80.85 |
| Rubber | 7.11 | 3.94 | 80.50% | 65.77 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical | 4.87 | 5.83 | -16.45% | 58.69 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 4.48 | 3.35 | 33.46% | 38.02 |
| Plastics | 3.75 | 4.70 | -20.19% | 40.51 |
| Paper and paper products | 3.44 | 3.26 | 5.49% | 35.97 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 3.04 | 1.43 | 113.26% | 34.72 |
| Pepper | 3.02 | 2.62 | 15.06% | 42.53 |
| Ceramic products | 2.74 | 1.94 | 41.36% | 22.56 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 1.99 | 0.18 | 987.66% | 6.91 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.96 | 1.33 | 46.57% | 15.89 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.58 | 1.76 | -9.99% | 14.71 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.25 | 0.77 | 63.08% | 15.40 |
| Coal | 0.46 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 2.40 |
| Fertilizers | 0.06 | 0.51 | -88.79% | 45.82 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.00 | 0.13 | -100.00% | 3.72 |
Vietnam imports from South Korea
In October, Vietnam imported US$4.9 billion worth of goods from South Korea, down 9.48 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$49,361 million worth of goods from South Korea.
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Vietnam trade with South Korea
In October, Vietnam imported US$4,908.13 million worth of goods from South Korea and exported US$2,466.64 million, for total trade worth US$7,374.77 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$2,441.50 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and South Korea has reached US$73,200 million, with Vietnam importing US$49,361 million worth of goods and exporting US$23,838 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with South Korea year to date October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 4,908.13 | 5,421.87 | -9.48% | 49,361.49 |
| Exports | 2,466.64 | 2,449.27 | 0.71% | 23,838.40 |
| Total | 7,374.77 | 7,871.14 | -6.31% | 73,199.89 |
| Balance | -2,441.50 | -2,972.60 | -17.87% | -25,523.10 |
Vietnam-South Korea trade relations
Vietnam and South Korea established diplomatic relations in 1992 and have since developed one of Asia’s most dynamic economic partnerships.
Trade between the two countries has grown rapidly under the Vietnam–Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA) signed in 2015, complementing their commitments under ASEAN–Korea frameworks.
South Korea is now one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners and top investors, with major conglomerates such as Samsung, LG, and Hyosung deeply integrated into Vietnam’s manufacturing supply chains.
The partnership continues to expand beyond trade into technology cooperation, finance, and infrastructure development.