In December, Vietnam exported US$609 million worth of goods to Taiwan, up 7.87 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$6,658 million worth of goods to Taiwan.
Vietnam exported US$189.31 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to Taiwan in December. This was down from US$197.12 million in November, a change of -3.96 percent.
It also exported US$121.12 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to Taiwan in December. This was up from US$115.39 million in November, a change of 4.97 percent.
It also exported US$29.54 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to Taiwan in December. This was up from US$18.29 million in November, a change of 61.46 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$24.40 million worth of textiles and garments to Taiwan in December. This was up from US$21.10 million in November, a change of 15.64 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Taiwan in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 608.76 | 564.32 | 7.87% | 6,657.84 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 189.31 | 197.12 | -3.96% | 1,749.15 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 121.12 | 115.39 | 4.97% | 1,239.15 |
| Other products | 42.77 | 32.24 | 32.69% | 445.94 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 29.54 | 18.29 | 61.46% | 363.53 |
| Textiles and garments | 24.40 | 21.10 | 15.64% | 256.40 |
| Iron and steel | 23.09 | 20.71 | 11.49% | 340.00 |
| Fishery products | 19.84 | 20.82 | -4.71% | 201.00 |
| Footwear | 14.98 | 16.21 | -7.58% | 154.86 |
| Iron and steel products | 14.09 | 16.82 | -16.22% | 481.29 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 13.06 | 10.56 | 23.69% | 172.29 |
| Yarn | 12.58 | 11.62 | 8.25% | 128.87 |
| Paper and paper products | 11.97 | 9.67 | 23.72% | 116.15 |
| Plastics | 7.41 | 5.21 | 42.28% | 61.35 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 7.23 | 7.12 | 1.59% | 105.66 |
| Clinker and cement | 6.43 | 1.51 | 326.28% | 50.29 |
| Plastic products | 6.42 | 5.96 | 7.76% | 62.73 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 6.02 | 7.60 | -20.80% | 82.89 |
| Ceramic products | 5.41 | 4.69 | 15.35% | 63.42 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 5.37 | 3.61 | 48.74% | 42.96 |
| Chemicals | 5.12 | 6.55 | -21.77% | 95.14 |
| Rubber | 4.81 | 2.53 | 89.85% | 40.64 |
| Wood and wooden products | 4.35 | 3.98 | 9.33% | 60.41 |
| Chemical products | 4.11 | 3.79 | 8.50% | 41.53 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 3.57 | 1.96 | 82.53% | 25.44 |
| Cashew nut | 2.88 | 2.54 | 13.56% | 31.96 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 2.75 | 1.75 | 57.68% | 23.79 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 2.55 | 2.06 | 24.00% | 32.01 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 2.47 | 1.41 | 74.97% | 22.11 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 2.38 | 1.80 | 32.43% | 30.22 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 2.35 | 1.59 | 47.47% | 21.33 |
| Tea | 2.23 | 2.41 | -7.35% | 26.42 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 1.57 | 1.59 | -1.33% | 15.79 |
| Rubber products | 1.44 | 1.29 | 11.77% | 16.70 |
| Rice | 1.09 | 0.27 | 297.89% | 10.89 |
| Coal | 1.09 | 0.34 | 218.31% | 3.73 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.93 | 0.39 | 140.66% | 8.35 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.74 | 0.74 | -0.47% | 9.24 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.51 | 0.49 | 5.11% | 6.03 |
| Fertilizers | 0.48 | 0.35 | 36.50% | 14.13 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 0.15 | 0.09 | 65.90% | 1.10 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.12 | 0.16 | -25.50% | 2.97 |
Vietnam trade with Taiwan
In December, Vietnam imported US$3,122.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan and exported US$608.76 million to Taiwan, for total trade worth US$3,730.78 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$2,513.27 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Taiwan has reached US$39,685 million, with Vietnam importing US$33,027 million worth of goods and exporting US$6,658 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Taiwan year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 3,122.03 | 2,761.10 | 13.07% | 33,026.72 |
| Exports | 608.76 | 564.32 | 7.87% | 6,657.84 |
| Total | 3,730.78 | 3,325.42 | 12.19% | 39,684.56 |
| Balance | -2,513.27 | -2,196.78 | 14.41% | -26,368.88 |
Vietnam-Taiwan news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Vietnam-Texas flights Taiwan airline
Taiwan’s EVA Air says it is expanding long-haul services linking Vietnam with Dallas-Fort Worth, offering five weekly flights and increasing to seven from 15 December 2025.
The airline says Vietnamese staff are deployed at Taipei and Dallas-Fort Worth airports to support travellers, including students and elderly passengers.
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Vietnam-Taiwan trade relations
Vietnam and Taiwan have built strong trade ties over several decades, driven by complementary manufacturing bases and deep supply-chain integration in electronics, textiles, and machinery.
Trade has expanded steadily through bilateral business cooperation frameworks, despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Taiwan.
Taiwan is one of Vietnam’s largest sources of foreign direct investment, with Taiwanese firms playing a major role in export-oriented manufacturing and industrial parks.
Economic links have been reinforced by regional trade arrangements and regular business forums, supporting resilient two-way trade growth and long-term commercial cooperation.