Vietnam’s imports from Taiwan fell 1.84 percent in September 2025 to US$3.01 billion, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date imports reached US$24.12 billion, reflecting Taiwan’s role as one of Vietnam’s largest suppliers of electronics and industrial inputs.
Computers, electrical products, spare parts and components dominated imports at US$2.24 billion, down 2.11 percent month-on-month.
Fabric imports rose 12.03 percent to US$137.20 million, while machinery and equipment climbed 3.01 percent to US$133.94 million.
Key declines were seen in plastics, chemicals, and steel, with plastic imports down 9.82 percent and chemicals down 5.64 percent.
Other significant movements included a sharp rise in petroleum products, up 41.06 percent, and ores, which jumped over fivefold to US$6.78 million.
Overall, Taiwan remains a critical supplier for Vietnam’s manufacturing and export industries, particularly in electronics, materials, and precision components.
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Vietnam imports from Taiwan in September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 3,014.05 | 3,070.64 | -1.84% | 24,115.78 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 2,242.08 | 2,290.49 | -2.11% | 17,214.53 |
| Fabrics | 137.20 | 122.47 | 12.03% | 1,162.89 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 133.94 | 130.03 | 3.01% | 1,145.89 |
| Plastics | 79.82 | 88.52 | -9.82% | 892.97 |
| Chemicals | 62.53 | 66.27 | -5.64% | 503.14 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 56.89 | 55.77 | 2.02% | 430.58 |
| Iron and steel | 49.55 | 57.64 | -14.05% | 434.76 |
| Chemical products | 41.43 | 46.15 | -10.23% | 372.90 |
| Other products | 39.70 | 39.79 | -0.22% | 385.98 |
| textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 29.10 | 26.94 | 8.02% | 265.78 |
| Plastic products | 24.17 | 26.36 | -8.32% | 238.62 |
| Other base metals | 18.36 | 19.73 | -6.98% | 159.21 |
| Iron and steel products | 16.60 | 17.23 | -3.63% | 143.22 |
| Yarn | 13.99 | 16.69 | -16.19% | 149.11 |
| Other petroleum products | 12.07 | 8.56 | 41.06% | 70.06 |
| Rubber | 7.33 | 10.32 | -28.98% | 94.82 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 7.10 | 3.65 | 94.42% | 26.08 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 6.78 | 1.03 | 558.67% | 22.31 |
| Fishery products | 5.79 | 8.77 | -34.02% | 103.71 |
| Other base metal products | 5.16 | 5.68 | -9.03% | 41.96 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 3.80 | 3.51 | 8.19% | 32.36 |
| Paper | 3.75 | 4.82 | -22.26% | 42.07 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 3.10 | 3.59 | -13.52% | 34.52 |
| Rubber products | 2.28 | 2.98 | -23.37% | 24.69 |
| Paper products | 1.89 | 1.98 | -4.32% | 15.89 |
| Other edible food preparations | 1.65 | 2.91 | -43.28% | 22.74 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 1.62 | 1.27 | 26.82% | 18.81 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 1.29 | 1.23 | 5.50% | 2.52 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 1.04 | 0.31 | 234.15% | 7.58 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 1.03 | 1.07 | -3.37% | 10.46 |
| Fertilizers | 1.02 | 1.76 | -42.10% | 19.98 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.91 | 1.13 | -19.75% | 9.45 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 0.40 | 0.48 | -17.30% | 3.63 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 0.17 | 0.46 | -63.85% | 3.77 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.16 | 0.08 | 115.42% | 1.74 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.16 | 0.13 | 20.38% | 2.17 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 0.13 | 0.86 | -85.34% | 4.73 |
| Cotton | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.12 |
Vietnam exports to Taiwan
Vietnam’s exports to Taiwan reached US$535.67 million in September 2025, slightly down 0.87 percent from August.
Year-to-date exports totalled US$4.95 billion.
Vietnam trade with Taiwan
Vietnam’s total trade with Taiwan reached US$3.55 billion in September 2025, down 1.70 percent from August.
Exports slipped 0.87 percent to US$535.67 million, while imports decreased 1.84 percent to US$3.01 billion.
Year-to-date trade between the two economies totalled US$29.07 billion, with Vietnam recording a trade deficit of US$19.16 billion.
Vietnam trade with Taiwan September 2025 US$millions
| September | August | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 3,014.05 | 3,070.64 | -1.84% | 24,115.78 |
| Exports | 535.67 | 540.37 | -0.87% | 4,954.08 |
| Total | 3,549.72 | 3,611.01 | -1.70% | 29,069.85 |
| Balance (Vietnam) | -2,478.37 | -2,530.27 | -2.05% | -19,161.70 |
Vietnam-Taiwan trade relations
Vietnam and Taiwan maintain a strong and expanding trade relationship driven by manufacturing supply chains and technology cooperation.
Taiwan is among Vietnam’s largest sources of machinery, electronic components, and high-tech materials, supporting industries such as semiconductors, textiles, and consumer electronics.
Vietnam, in turn, exports goods including garments, footwear, and agricultural products to Taiwan, contributing to balanced regional trade integration.
The partnership has deepened through increasing Taiwanese investment in Vietnam’s industrial parks, renewable energy, and logistics sectors.