In December, Vietnam exported US$2,707 million worth of goods to South Korea, up 19.66 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$28,943 million worth of goods to South Korea.
Vietnam exported US$884.40 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to South Korea in December. This was up from US$719.25 million in November, a change of 22.96 percent.
It also exported US$456.11 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to South Korea in December. This was up from US$323.14 million in November, a change of 41.15 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$280.81 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to South Korea in December. This was down from US$292.96 million in November, a change of -4.15 percent.
It also exported US$214.28 million worth of textiles and garments to South Korea in December. This was up from US$141.19 million in November, a change of 51.77 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$145.40 million worth of other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof to South Korea in December. This was up from US$130.14 million in November, a change of 11.72 percent.
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Vietnam exports to South Korea in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 2,706.66 | 2,261.90 | 19.66% | 28,943.28 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 884.40 | 719.25 | 22.96% | 8,653.75 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 456.11 | 323.14 | 41.15% | 4,077.97 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 280.81 | 292.96 | -4.15% | 3,221.78 |
| Textiles and garments | 214.28 | 141.19 | 51.77% | 2,886.24 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 145.40 | 130.14 | 11.72% | 1,914.01 |
| Other products | 145.12 | 124.23 | 16.82% | 1,606.88 |
| Fishery products | 78.57 | 78.46 | 0.15% | 864.72 |
| Footwear | 64.50 | 56.07 | 15.04% | 625.90 |
| Wood and wooden products | 64.06 | 52.85 | 21.21% | 709.46 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 36.57 | 32.11 | 13.90% | 433.94 |
| Yarn | 30.69 | 30.02 | 2.24% | 356.03 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 29.62 | 34.55 | -14.25% | 386.09 |
| Petroleum products | 28.67 | 16.20 | 76.98% | 249.79 |
| Chemical products | 28.64 | 24.01 | 19.28% | 176.60 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 26.26 | 27.34 | -3.98% | 410.08 |
| Chemicals | 25.52 | 14.29 | 78.62% | 164.69 |
| Plastic products | 25.08 | 22.92 | 9.39% | 290.86 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 23.00 | 20.09 | 14.47% | 307.70 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 17.05 | 12.40 | 37.52% | 154.25 |
| Iron and steel products | 17.05 | 18.50 | -7.82% | 199.07 |
| Coffee | 10.60 | 8.80 | 20.41% | 195.64 |
| Rubber products | 9.81 | 9.31 | 5.33% | 104.14 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 9.10 | 8.39 | 8.44% | 96.57 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 8.92 | 9.15 | -2.50% | 98.94 |
| Rubber | 6.98 | 9.73 | -28.29% | 82.53 |
| Iron and steel | 6.67 | 16.59 | -59.76% | 234.68 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses | 4.60 | 4.69 | -1.86% | 68.06 |
| Plastics | 4.28 | 4.37 | -2.03% | 49.29 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 4.13 | 4.22 | -2.23% | 46.43 |
| Pepper | 3.71 | 2.49 | 49.04% | 48.84 |
| Paper and paper products | 3.55 | 3.27 | 8.52% | 42.81 |
| Fertilizers | 3.18 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 49.01 |
| Ceramic products | 2.27 | 2.18 | 4.08% | 27.23 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 1.98 | 1.38 | 44.25% | 38.08 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.68 | 1.57 | 6.54% | 19.16 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.47 | 2.16 | -32.17% | 18.36 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.41 | 1.02 | 38.79% | 17.91 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 0.84 | 0.98 | -14.82% | 8.76 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.08 | 0.08 | -2.33% | 3.88 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 0.80 | -100.00% | 3.14 |
Vietnam trade with South Korea
In December, Vietnam imported US$6,084.20 million worth of goods from South Korea and exported US$2,706.66 million to South Korea, for total trade worth US$8,790.86 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$3,377.54 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and South Korea has reached US$89,488 million, with Vietnam importing US$60,545 million worth of goods and exporting US$28,943 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with South Korea year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 6,084.20 | 5,034.07 | 20.86% | 60,544.57 |
| Exports | 2,706.66 | 2,261.90 | 19.66% | 28,943.28 |
| Total | 8,790.86 | 7,295.97 | 20.49% | 89,487.86 |
| Balance | -3,377.54 | -2,772.17 | 21.84% | -31,601.29 |
Vietnam-South Korea news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Korea nuclear power Vietnam
A South Korean nuclear consortium, known as Team Korea, could benefit after Vietnam ended its nuclear power cooperation with Japan on the Ninh Thuan Unit 2 project, it has been reported.
Analysts and industry sources see Vietnam as a key export opportunity for South Korea’s nuclear sector following constraints in Europe.
Hyosung carpet plant Danang
A South Korean conglomerate, HS Hyosung, has signed a memorandum of understanding to invest about US$100 million in a carpet manufacturing plant in Danang.
The project will cover about 10.9 hectares in the expanded Tam Thang Industrial Park and produce commercial and automotive carpets.
SK telco R&D Vietnam
South Korean telecommunications firm KT is pursuing plans to establish a group-level research and development centre in Vietnam by 2027, according to information and communications technology industry sources.
KT has operated a task force since the first half of 2025 to build a global development centre, with implementation led jointly by KT Cloud and KT DS.
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Vietnam-South Korea trade relations
Vietnam and South Korea established diplomatic relations in the 90s, with ties deepening rapidly through trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
Bilateral trade is underpinned by the Vietnam–Korea Free Trade Agreement and regional frameworks, supporting South Korea’s role as a leading investor, technology partner and export market for Vietnam.