In October, Vietnam imported US$3 billion worth of goods from Taiwan, down 0.80 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$27,107 million worth of goods from Taiwan.
Vietnam’s biggest import from Taiwan in value terms was computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof, worth US$2200.17 million. This was down 1.87 percent over September. It brings the total imported so far this year to US$19420.64 million.
This was followed by machine, equipment, tools and instruments, valued at US$123.25 million, down 7.98 percent from September. Year-to-date these imports reached US$1269.54 million.
Fabrics were also popular imports from Taiwan, totalling US$117.89 million, falling 14.08 percent over September. Cumulative imports now stand at US$1,280.77 million.
Plastics also featured prominently, accounting for US$91.05 million worth of imports from Taiwan, an increase of 14.06 percent versus September. Total imports so far this year are sitting at US$984.01 million.
Imports of iron and steel from Taiwan round out the top five, valued at US$73.29 million.
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Vietnam imports from Taiwan in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 2,990.01 | 3,014.05 | -0.80% | 27,106.51 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 2,200.17 | 2,242.08 | -1.87% | 19,420.64 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 123.25 | 133.94 | -7.98% | 1,269.54 |
| Fabrics | 117.89 | 137.20 | -14.08% | 1,280.77 |
| Plastics | 91.05 | 79.82 | 14.06% | 984.01 |
| Iron and steel | 73.29 | 49.55 | 47.93% | 508.06 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 62.88 | 56.89 | 10.52% | 493.46 |
| Chemicals | 52.79 | 62.53 | -15.58% | 555.51 |
| Other products | 47.72 | 39.70 | 20.20% | 433.69 |
| Chemical products | 44.47 | 41.43 | 7.33% | 417.52 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 27.06 | 29.10 | -7.00% | 292.81 |
| Plastic products | 25.99 | 24.17 | 7.54% | 264.60 |
| Other base metals | 20.93 | 18.36 | 14.03% | 180.15 |
| Yarn | 18.10 | 13.99 | 29.41% | 167.23 |
| Iron and steel products | 16.81 | 16.60 | 1.27% | 160.03 |
| Rubber | 11.24 | 7.33 | 53.35% | 106.07 |
| Fishery products | 9.15 | 5.79 | 58.01% | 112.86 |
| Other petroleum products | 6.16 | 12.07 | -48.95% | 76.23 |
| Other base metal products | 5.87 | 5.16 | 13.65% | 48.40 |
| Paper | 5.65 | 3.75 | 50.76% | 47.80 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 3.54 | 3.10 | 14.04% | 38.06 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 3.41 | 3.80 | -10.39% | 35.77 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 3.20 | 7.10 | -54.93% | 29.28 |
| Fertilizers | 2.99 | 1.02 | 193.83% | 22.98 |
| Rubber products | 2.92 | 2.28 | 28.14% | 27.61 |
| Other edible food preparations | 2.58 | 1.65 | 56.34% | 25.32 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 1.82 | 1.62 | 12.44% | 20.63 |
| Paper products | 1.71 | 1.89 | -9.58% | 17.60 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 1.55 | 1.04 | 49.04% | 9.12 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.32 | 0.91 | 45.42% | 10.77 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 1.12 | 1.03 | 8.14% | 11.58 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 1.10 | 6.78 | -83.79% | 17.43 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 0.67 | 0.17 | 303.43% | 4.44 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 0.57 | 0.40 | 43.64% | 4.21 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 0.43 | 0.13 | 246.31% | 5.16 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.34 | 0.16 | 103.80% | 2.08 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.27 | 0.16 | 69.84% | 2.44 |
| Cotton | 0.00 | 0.06 | -100.00% | 0.14 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 1.29 | -100.00% | 2.52 |
Vietnam trade with Taiwan
In October, Vietnam imported goods worth US$2,990.01 million from Taiwan and exported US$520.50 million, bringing total trade to US$3,510.51 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$2,469.50 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Taiwan has reached US$32,580.73 million, with Vietnam importing US$27,106.51 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,474.22 million.
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Vietnam trade with Taiwan year to date US$millions
| October | September | MoM | 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 |
Vietnam exports to Taiwan
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.
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Vietnam total 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.