In October, Vietnam imported US$1.2 billion worth of goods from Thailand, up 10.32 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$10,899 million worth of goods from Thailand.
Vietnam’s biggest import from Thailand in value terms was computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof, worth US$208.17 million. This was up 22.35 percent over September. It brings the total imported so far this year to US$1,536.43 million.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments were also popular imports from Thailand, totalling US$108.69 million, rising 12.31 percent over September. Cumulative imports now stand at US$898.62 million.
Motor vehicles also featured prominently, accounting for US$107.50 million worth of imports from Thailand, an increase of 21.70 percent versus September. Total imports so far this year are sitting at US$1,131.00 million.
Imports of other base metals from Thailand round out the top five, valued at US$79.80 million.
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Vietnam imports from Thailand in October US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,212.26 | 1,098.84 | 10.32% | 10,898.98 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 208.17 | 170.14 | 22.35% | 1,536.43 |
| Other products | 122.08 | 118.98 | 2.61% | 1,199.04 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 108.69 | 96.77 | 12.31% | 898.62 |
| Motor vehicles | 107.50 | 88.34 | 21.70% | 1,131.00 |
| Other base metals | 79.80 | 84.88 | -5.99% | 707.68 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 77.76 | 59.55 | 30.57% | 633.78 |
| Plastics | 58.24 | 54.90 | 6.09% | 573.80 |
| Petroleum products | 51.14 | 50.15 | 1.97% | 214.05 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 45.60 | 41.00 | 11.20% | 739.67 |
| Chemicals | 37.07 | 33.77 | 9.76% | 314.84 |
| Chemical products | 36.73 | 33.16 | 10.74% | 315.50 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 25.09 | 25.69 | -2.33% | 270.99 |
| Plastic products | 22.60 | 21.51 | 5.05% | 215.99 |
| Rubber | 22.08 | 17.11 | 29.05% | 169.58 |
| Fabrics | 18.68 | 18.45 | 1.22% | 190.79 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic | 15.19 | 17.80 | -14.66% | 141.85 |
| Wood and wooden products | 13.59 | 12.71 | 6.98% | 120.26 |
| Paper | 13.27 | 12.03 | 10.30% | 123.31 |
| Iron and steel products | 13.07 | 12.95 | 0.97% | 127.75 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 13.03 | 10.67 | 22.14% | 79.47 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 10.23 | 8.90 | 15.03% | 98.12 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 10.22 | 9.77 | 4.57% | 104.68 |
| Yarn | 9.45 | 10.62 | -11.04% | 94.70 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 9.14 | 6.93 | 31.94% | 70.60 |
| Other edible food preparations | 8.72 | 8.78 | -0.68% | 75.11 |
| Rubber products | 8.65 | 7.77 | 11.31% | 81.09 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 7.85 | 7.08 | 10.92% | 61.13 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 7.14 | 7.81 | -8.59% | 59.46 |
| Other petroleum products | 6.59 | 10.02 | -34.19% | 65.92 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 5.66 | 1.60 | 254.41% | 34.02 |
| Paper products | 5.45 | 3.61 | 51.18% | 53.78 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 5.15 | 4.63 | 11.12% | 58.95 |
| Milk and milk products | 4.91 | 5.29 | -7.23% | 54.97 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 4.88 | 2.23 | 118.54% | 35.39 |
| Other base metal products | 4.08 | 6.72 | -39.32% | 50.82 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 3.99 | 3.45 | 15.85% | 73.54 |
| Iron and steel | 3.33 | 5.18 | -35.67% | 38.57 |
| Glass and glassware | 3.17 | 4.69 | -32.28% | 46.88 |
| Fishery products | 2.45 | 2.51 | -2.38% | 16.97 |
| Maize (corn) | 1.37 | 0.26 | 437.47% | 14.38 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.30 | 0.13 | 139.90% | 1.28 |
| Fertilizers | 0.16 | 0.33 | -49.72% | 2.95 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.27 |
Vietnam trade with Thailand
In October, Vietnam imported goods worth US$1,212.26 million from Thailand and exported US$751.91 million, bringing total trade to US$1,964.17 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$460.36 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$17,994.92 million, with Vietnam importing US$10,898.98 million worth of goods and exporting US$7,095.93 million.
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Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,212.26 | 1,098.84 | 10.32% | 10,898.98 |
| Exports | 751.91 | 745.02 | 0.92% | 7,095.93 |
| Total | 1,964.17 | 1,843.86 | 6.52% | 17,994.92 |
| Balance | -460.36 | -353.82 | 30.11% | -3,803.05 |
Vietnam exports to Thailand
In October, Vietnam exported US$752 billion worth of goods to Thailand, up 0.92 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$7,096 million worth of goods to Thailand.
Read the full report on Vietnam’s exports to Thailand in October→
Vietnam-Thailand news
Thailand buys into Vietnam power plant
Japan’s Sumitomo Group sold 50 percent of its stake in Van Phong Power Company, owner of the Van Phong 1 thermal power plant, to Thailand’s EGAT International and the Philippines’ AboitizPower, each acquiring 25 percent, it was announced earlier this month.
Sumitomo will retain 50 percent and continue joint operations to ensure stable power supply and pursue energy transition goals.
Sumitomo also recently entered Vietnam’s hydropower sector by acquiring 49 percent of MEE JSC.
Vietnam-Thailand trade relations
Vietnam and Thailand have developed one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic bilateral trade partnerships.
Both are members of ASEAN and cooperate under multiple frameworks, including the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Trade has expanded steadily, with Thailand consistently among Vietnam’s top trading partners.
The partnership covers a wide range of sectors such as automotive, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods.