In October, Vietnam exported US$521 billion worth of goods to Taiwan, down 2.83 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$5,474 million worth of goods to Taiwan.
Vietnam’s biggest export to Taiwan in value terms was computers, electrical products, and spare-parts, with US$140.94 million worth shipped. This was down 22.06 percent over September. It brings the total exported so far this year to US$1,359.72 million.
This was followed by machine, equipment, tools and instruments, valued at US$105.45 million, up 17.29 percent from September. Year-to-date these exports reached US$1,001.75 million.
Iron and steel also featured prominently accounting for US$27.24 million worth of exports to Taiwan, a decline of 20.02 percent versus September. Total exports so far this year are US$295.95 million.
Exports of telephones to Taiwan round out the top five, with US$24.79 million shipped.
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Vietnam exports to Taiwan in October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 520.50 | 535.67 | -2.83% | 5,474.22 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 140.94 | 180.83 | -22.06% | 1,359.72 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 105.45 | 89.90 | 17.29% | 1,001.75 |
| Other products | 39.12 | 36.88 | 6.07% | 370.01 |
| Iron and steel | 27.24 | 34.06 | -20.02% | 295.95 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 24.79 | 25.40 | -2.40% | 315.70 |
| Textiles and garments | 23.73 | 21.46 | 10.61% | 210.45 |
| Fishery products | 22.16 | 15.48 | 43.15% | 160.27 |
| Iron and steel products | 13.56 | 13.91 | -2.51% | 450.24 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 13.03 | 16.69 | -21.96% | 148.29 |
| Yarn | 12.09 | 9.27 | 30.44% | 104.14 |
| Footwear | 10.17 | 9.58 | 6.19% | 122.98 |
| Paper and paper products | 9.68 | 8.59 | 12.62% | 94.04 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 7.28 | 7.28 | 0.02% | 91.07 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 6.84 | 5.95 | 14.90% | 69.24 |
| Chemicals | 5.82 | 5.79 | 0.47% | 83.41 |
| Plastic products | 5.71 | 4.83 | 18.04% | 50.28 |
| Clinker and cement | 5.38 | 2.70 | 99.65% | 41.66 |
| Plastics | 5.08 | 5.80 | -12.47% | 48.43 |
| Ceramic products | 4.38 | 4.92 | -10.90% | 53.07 |
| Wood and wooden products | 3.96 | 3.88 | 2.17% | 52.01 |
| Chemical products | 3.89 | 2.69 | 44.50% | 33.34 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 3.73 | 3.09 | 20.71% | 33.66 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials | 2.78 | 2.28 | 21.71% | 26.01 |
| Cashew nut | 2.62 | 2.25 | 16.18% | 26.51 |
| Rubber | 2.60 | 2.63 | -1.04% | 33.30 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 2.57 | 3.18 | -19.28% | 27.40 |
| Tea | 2.47 | 2.20 | 12.28% | 21.71 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 2.30 | 2.76 | -16.59% | 18.22 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 1.95 | 1.30 | 50.46% | 19.91 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 1.81 | 1.07 | 69.14% | 12.57 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 1.64 | 1.62 | 0.98% | 19.25 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 1.64 | 1.43 | 14.32% | 17.36 |
| Rubber products | 1.41 | 1.56 | -9.48% | 13.88 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.74 | 0.93 | -20.77% | 7.76 |
| Rice | 0.61 | 0.43 | 42.90% | 9.52 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.60 | 0.60 | 1.57% | 5.04 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.30 | 0.34 | -13.94% | 2.66 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.29 | 0.57 | -49.78% | 7.00 |
| Fertilizers | 0.14 | 0.12 | 18.26% | 13.24 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 0.03 | 0.11 | -72.40% | 0.86 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 1.32 | -100.00% | 2.29 |
Vietnam trade with Taiwan
In October, Vietnam imported US$2,990.01 million worth of goods from Taiwan and exported US$520.50 million, for total trade worth US$3,510.51 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$2,469.50 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Taiwan has reached US$32,581 million, with Vietnam importing US$27,107 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,474 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Taiwan year to date October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 2,990.01 | 3,014.05 | -0.80% | 27,106.51 |
| Exports | 520.50 | 535.67 | -2.83% | 5,474.22 |
| Total | 3,510.51 | 3,549.72 | -1.10% | 32,580.73 |
| Balance | -2,469.50 | -2,478.37 | -0.36% | -21,632.30 |
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Vietnam-Taiwan trade relations
Vietnam and Taiwan have built steady trade relations over several decades, driven by complementary industrial strengths and Taiwan’s early investment in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.
Both sides maintain active economic cooperation through industry associations and investment promotion frameworks, supporting long-term engagement despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.
Trade has grown around electronics, machinery, textiles, and materials, with Taiwanese firms operating major factories across Vietnam’s industrial zones.
Ongoing cooperation is strengthened through technology sharing, supply chain integration, and regular business exchanges that deepen commercial links.