In November, Vietnam imported US$1,051.11 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1,212.26 million in October, a change of -13.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$11,980 million worth of goods from Thailand.
Vietnam imported US$180.93 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Thailand in November. This was down from US$208.17 million in October, a change of -13.09 percent.
Vietnam imported US$97.61 million worth of motor vehicles from Thailand in November. This was down from US$107.50 million in October, a change of -9.20 percent.
Vietnam imported US$86.12 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Thailand in November. This was down from US$108.69 million in October, a change of -20.77 percent.
Vietnam imported US$62.41 million worth of parts and accessories of motor vehicles from Thailand in November. This was down from US$77.76 million in October, a change of -19.73 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Thailand in November US$m
| November | October | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,051.11 | 1,212.26 | -13.29% | 11,979.98 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 180.93 | 208.17 | -13.09% | 1,720.42 |
| Other products | 108.64 | 122.08 | -11.01% | 1,308.09 |
| Motor vehicles | 97.61 | 107.50 | -9.20% | 1,237.95 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 86.12 | 108.69 | -20.77% | 985.12 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 62.41 | 77.76 | -19.73% | 696.36 |
| Other base metals | 61.40 | 79.80 | -23.05% | 769.15 |
| Plastics | 52.23 | 58.24 | -10.32% | 627.11 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 37.99 | 45.60 | -16.69% | 777.22 |
| Chemical products | 35.52 | 36.73 | -3.28% | 351.31 |
| Petroleum products | 33.15 | 51.14 | -35.18% | 259.76 |
| Chemicals | 29.07 | 37.07 | -21.58% | 343.98 |
| Plastic products | 21.98 | 22.60 | -2.74% | 238.01 |
| Rubber | 21.01 | 22.08 | -4.89% | 190.58 |
| Fabrics | 18.64 | 18.68 | -0.20% | 209.52 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 17.59 | 25.09 | -29.88% | 288.67 |
| Paper | 14.63 | 13.27 | 10.24% | 137.94 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 13.36 | 13.03 | 2.56% | 92.83 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 12.67 | 15.19 | -16.55% | 155.29 |
| Wood and wooden products | 12.60 | 13.59 | -7.28% | 133.02 |
| Iron and steel products | 12.50 | 13.07 | -4.43% | 140.73 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 10.86 | 10.22 | 6.30% | 115.85 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 9.77 | 10.23 | -4.54% | 108.29 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 9.35 | 9.14 | 2.23% | 79.95 |
| Yarn | 9.20 | 9.45 | -2.62% | 103.96 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 7.24 | 7.85 | -7.79% | 68.35 |
| Rubber products | 7.21 | 8.65 | -16.63% | 88.49 |
| Other petroleum products | 6.94 | 6.59 | 5.22% | 73.05 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 6.83 | 7.14 | -4.34% | 66.27 |
| Paper products | 6.63 | 5.45 | 21.65% | 60.41 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 6.62 | 5.15 | 28.72% | 65.57 |
| Other edible food preparations | 6.50 | 8.72 | -25.46% | 81.75 |
| Iron and steel | 5.34 | 3.33 | 60.31% | 43.89 |
| Other base metal products | 5.16 | 4.08 | 26.61% | 56.00 |
| Milk and milk products | 5.06 | 4.91 | 3.06% | 60.03 |
| Glass and glassware | 4.45 | 3.17 | 40.07% | 51.31 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 3.28 | 5.66 | -41.95% | 37.30 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 3.15 | 3.99 | -21.10% | 76.72 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 2.96 | 4.88 | -39.22% | 38.35 |
| Fishery products | 2.69 | 2.45 | 9.74% | 19.66 |
| Fertilizers | 0.87 | 0.16 | 426.23% | 3.85 |
| Maize (corn) | 0.66 | 1.37 | -51.72% | 15.04 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.30 | 0.30 | -0.84% | 1.58 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.27 |
Vietnam exports to Thailand
In November, Vietnam exported US$890 million worth of goods to Thailand, up 18.33 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$7,982 million worth of goods to Thailand.
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Vietnam total trade with Thailand
In November, Vietnam imported US$1,051.11 million worth of goods from Thailand and exported US$889.70 million, for total trade worth US$1,940.81 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$161.41 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$19,962 million, with Vietnam importing US$11,980 million worth of goods and exporting US$7,982 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date November US$m
| November | October | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,051.11 | 1,212.26 | -13.29% | 11,979.98 |
| Exports | 889.70 | 751.91 | 18.33% | 7,981.64 |
| Total | 1,940.81 | 1,964.17 | -1.19% | 19,961.62 |
| Balance | -161.41 | -460.36 | -64.94% | -3,998.33 |
Vietnam-Thailand news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Thailand’s Central Retail performance in Vietnam
Thai retail group, Central Retail, earned nearly 29,000 billion dong or about 1.1 billion US dollars in Vietnam in the first nine months of the year.
The company reported 35.3 billion baht in revenue, down 6 percent year on year due to exchange rate movements, though revenue in dong rose about 7 percent.
Thai supercenter in Danang
MM Mega Market Vietnam, a subsidiary of Thailand’s TCC Group, has opened its first shopping mall, MM Supercenter Da Nang, a US$20 million project positioned as a major step in its expansion strategy.
The centre is reportedly set to serve as MMVN’s new logistics hub for central Vietnam.
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Vietnam-Thailand trade relations
Vietnam and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1976 and have since expanded cooperation through multiple bilateral and regional frameworks.
Both countries are members of ASEAN, the ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which facilitate tariff reductions and supply-chain integration.
Trade has grown steadily, supported by agreements on customs cooperation, investment promotion and transport connectivity.
Vietnam imports vehicles, machinery and petrochemicals from Thailand while exporting agricultural products, electronics and industrial components.