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Still image, video cameras and parts thereof: Vietnam imports up in April, China leads

Vietnam’s imports of still image and video cameras, and their parts, reached US$206.38 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 10.58 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$740.05 million.

China remains the dominant supplier with significant growth:

China was the leading supplier in April, with imports valued at US$115.45 million. This marks a substantial increase of 15.96 percent from March and accounts for a commanding 52.85 percent of the total year-to-date imports.

Taiwan sees a decrease but remains a key supplier:

Taiwan was the second-largest supplier in April, with imports valued at US$36.43 million, a decrease of 15.81 percent from the previous month. Taiwan accounts for 24.64 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Japan records a notable increase:

Imports from Japan experienced a significant increase of 16.55 percent in April, reaching US$7.97 million. Japan accounts for 3.81 percent of the year-to-date imports.

Thailand sees a substantial rise:

Imports from Thailand surged by 46.13 percent in April, reaching US$5.43 million, contributing 2.54 percent to the year-to-date total.

Significant month-on-month increases and decreases:

Thailand experienced the largest month-on-month increase at 46.13 percent. Conversely, the UK saw the most significant decrease at 87.50 percent.

See also: Electronics Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam imports of still image, video cameras and parts thereof, April 2025, US$ millions

AprilMarchMoMYTD% of YTD
Total206.38186.6410.58%740.05100.00%
Other36.6028.3529.09%99.4613.44%
China115.4599.5615.96%391.1252.85%
Taiwan36.4343.27-15.81%182.3524.64%
Japan7.976.8416.55%28.173.81%
Thailand5.433.7246.13%18.792.54%
South Korea3.323.261.82%10.581.43%
USA1.101.054.68%5.550.75%
UK0.070.58-87.50%4.020.54%
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