In December, Vietnam imported US$3,122.03 million worth of goods from Taiwan, up from US$2,761.10 million in November, a change of 13.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$33,027 million worth of goods from Taiwan.
Vietnam imported US$2,262.26 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Taiwan in December. This was up from US$2,004.63 million in November, a change of 12.85 percent.
Vietnam imported US$149.62 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Taiwan in December. This was up from US$144.26 million in November, a change of 3.72 percent.
Vietnam imported US$135.48 million worth of fabrics from Taiwan in December. This was up from US$116.39 million in November, a change of 16.40 percent.
Vietnam imported US$91.49 million worth of plastics from Taiwan in December. This was up from US$87.40 million in November, a change of 4.68 percent.
Vietnam imported US$80.77 million worth of chemicals from Taiwan in December. This was up from US$73.65 million in November, a change of 9.67 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Taiwan in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 3,122.03 | 2,761.10 | 13.07% | 33,026.72 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 2,262.26 | 2,004.63 | 12.85% | 23,713.54 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 149.62 | 144.26 | 3.72% | 1,564.62 |
| Fabrics | 135.48 | 116.39 | 16.40% | 1,533.98 |
| Plastics | 91.49 | 87.40 | 4.68% | 1,164.93 |
| Chemicals | 80.77 | 73.65 | 9.67% | 709.44 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 63.33 | 53.36 | 18.69% | 610.94 |
| Iron and steel | 62.53 | 39.04 | 60.17% | 609.66 |
| Other products | 46.73 | 34.75 | 34.45% | 516.23 |
| Chemical products | 43.49 | 39.74 | 9.43% | 501.73 |
| Plastic products | 32.52 | 26.58 | 22.38% | 324.27 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 31.23 | 27.62 | 13.06% | 352.13 |
| Other base metals | 23.36 | 20.70 | 12.89% | 224.59 |
| Yarn | 16.99 | 14.80 | 14.80% | 199.21 |
| Iron and steel products | 16.56 | 15.69 | 5.56% | 192.41 |
| Rubber | 11.30 | 8.92 | 26.69% | 126.40 |
| Other petroleum products | 9.46 | 8.87 | 6.65% | 94.58 |
| Paper | 6.72 | 5.42 | 24.04% | 59.95 |
| Other base metal products | 6.10 | 6.31 | -3.28% | 62.85 |
| Fishery products | 4.06 | 7.63 | -46.76% | 124.55 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 3.49 | 3.03 | 15.01% | 44.63 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 3.26 | 3.41 | -4.57% | 42.44 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 3.16 | 1.88 | 68.36% | 34.32 |
| Rubber products | 3.07 | 2.57 | 19.38% | 33.27 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 2.98 | 1.80 | 66.02% | 25.41 |
| Other edible food preparations | 2.07 | 3.67 | -43.59% | 31.08 |
| Paper products | 1.54 | 2.04 | -24.81% | 21.02 |
| Fertilizers | 1.46 | 1.64 | -11.17% | 26.20 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 1.42 | 0.88 | 61.10% | 19.74 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.37 | 0.76 | 81.17% | 12.96 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 0.87 | 0.44 | 96.86% | 10.44 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 0.81 | 0.94 | -13.83% | 13.37 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 0.70 | 0.44 | 59.67% | 5.35 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 0.62 | 0.47 | 32.09% | 5.54 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 0.46 | 0.60 | -23.00% | 6.22 |
| Cotton | 0.33 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.48 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.26 | 0.46 | -42.92% | 3.17 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.14 | 0.32 | -55.03% | 2.57 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 2.52 |
Vietnam exports to Taiwan
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.
Read the full report on Vietnam’s exports to Taiwan in November→
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.
See the latest Vietnam news headlines→
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.