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The Electronics category covers market trends, production data, and trade developments in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and industrial electronics. It explores manufacturing advancements, supply chain challenges, exports, imports, and foreign investment, providing insights into emerging technologies, automation, and industry regulations.
Vietnam’s insulated wire and cable exports rise by 19.47 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables rose by 19.47 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$349.67 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s phone imports edged up nearly 5 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$867.03 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts in March, rising 4.79 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$2.55 billion.
Vietnam’s camera imports rose 12 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$186.64 million worth of still image, video cameras and parts thereof in March, a 12.29 percent increase from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the year-to-date total to US$531.45 million.
US tariffs prompt LG to pause Vietnam expansion plans
LG Electronics has suspended expansion plans for its microwave and refrigerator production lines in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, citing the rising cost burden from new US tariffs. The decision comes despite strong financial performance in 2024 and highlights the growing impact of tariff-driven trade tensions on foreign-invested manufacturers in Vietnam, The Investor is reporting.
Vietnam’s phone exports approach US$5 billion in March
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts worth US$4.82 billion in March, up 9.95 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports rise by 32.38 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electronic products, and components rose by 32.38 percent in March compared to February, totalling US$8.57 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s electric consumer products imports rise by 20.82 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts amounted to US$315.65 million in March, reflecting a 20.82 percent increase compared to February. The year-to-date (YTD) total reached US$776.01 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s TV output up 22.9 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam produced 1,363,700 televisions in March, up from 1,304,700 units in February. Total TV output for the first quarter reached 3,989,500 units, rising 14.4 percent compared to March 2024 and 22.9 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s camera exports rise 15.89 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$609.50 million worth of still image and video cameras in March, up 15.89 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam tech exports get tariff reprieve on US tariff exemption announcement
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released updated guidance clarifying that certain electronics and high-tech products will be excluded from the “reciprocal” tariffs announced earlier this month, according to a notice from the government body.
Vietnam’s phone accessory production value up 12 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s phone accessory production was valued at VND 51.2 trillion in March, up significantly from VND 33.8 trillion in February. The March figure marked a 27.6 percent increase compared to the same month last year, while total output for the first quarter reached VND 119.2 trillion, up 12 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s mobile phone output down 1.7 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s mobile phone production reached 15.1 million units in March, up slightly from 14.9 million units in February. However, March output was 10.4 percent lower than the same month last year, and total first-quarter production stood at 45.8 million units, down 1.7 percent year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s computer and electrical products imports rise by 10.39 percent in March 2025
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components totalled US$11.49 billion in March 2025, reflecting a 10.39 percent increase from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$31.64 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s TV production increases by 64.6% in February 2025
Vietnam’s TV production has shown significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 1.71 million units of TVs in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 1.73 million units.
Vietnam’s still image, video cameras, and parts exports decline by 8.58 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras, and parts decreased by 8.58 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$525.93 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s electronics (ex. mobile phones) exports rise by 6.89 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts, and components (ex. mobile phones) increased by 6.89 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$6.47 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Household equipment and appliance prices in Vietnam rise .05 percent in February: CPI data
Household equipment and appliance prices in Vietnam increased by 0.05 percent in February, driven by higher raw material and transportation costs, according to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s electric consumer product imports surge 31.33 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products and parts increased by 31.33 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$261.27 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings the total year-to-date imports to US$460.31 million.
Vietnam’s imports of computers and electrical products rise 6.90 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components increased by 6.90 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$10.41 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total imports for the year to US$20.15 billion.
Vietnam’s mobile phone exports rise by 32.43 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof increased 32.43 percent month-on-month to US$4.83 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.