In December, Vietnam imported US$1,275.71 million worth of goods from Thailand, up from US$1,051.11 million in November, a change of 21.37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$13,282 million worth of goods from Thailand.
Vietnam imported US$194.07 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Thailand in December. This was up from US$180.93 million in November, a change of 7.27 percent.
Vietnam imported US$107.50 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Thailand in December. This was up from US$86.12 million in November, a change of 24.83 percent.
Vietnam imported US$85.70 million worth of motor vehicles from Thailand in December. This was down from US$97.61 million in November, a change of -12.20 percent.
Vietnam imported US$80.04 million worth of parts and accessories of motor vehicles from Thailand in December. This was up from US$62.41 million in November, a change of 28.25 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Thailand in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,275.71 | 1,051.11 | 21.37% | 13,281.92 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 194.07 | 180.93 | 7.27% | 1,923.64 |
| Other products | 141.79 | 108.64 | 30.52% | 1,450.81 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 107.50 | 86.12 | 24.83% | 1,095.29 |
| Motor vehicles | 85.70 | 97.61 | -12.20% | 1,323.65 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 80.04 | 62.41 | 28.25% | 776.88 |
| Other base metals | 78.29 | 61.40 | 27.50% | 849.85 |
| Plastics | 63.29 | 52.23 | 21.18% | 693.34 |
| Petroleum products | 51.54 | 33.15 | 55.49% | 310.77 |
| Chemicals | 43.80 | 29.07 | 50.66% | 388.33 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 41.60 | 37.99 | 9.50% | 820.80 |
| Chemical products | 40.66 | 35.52 | 14.48% | 392.65 |
| Plastic products | 26.97 | 21.98 | 22.71% | 265.24 |
| Rubber | 25.42 | 21.01 | 21.02% | 216.23 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 25.09 | 3.15 | 696.65% | 101.82 |
| Fabrics | 23.72 | 18.64 | 27.28% | 233.90 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 20.12 | 17.59 | 14.34% | 309.83 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 17.65 | 12.67 | 39.25% | 173.46 |
| Wood and wooden products | 16.19 | 12.60 | 28.44% | 149.21 |
| Iron and steel products | 15.67 | 12.50 | 25.43% | 156.61 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 15.22 | 13.36 | 13.88% | 108.05 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 12.76 | 9.77 | 30.64% | 121.56 |
| Paper | 12.61 | 14.63 | -13.78% | 151.15 |
| Iron and steel | 12.61 | 5.34 | 136.07% | 56.52 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 10.93 | 10.86 | 0.62% | 126.78 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 10.40 | 6.62 | 57.04% | 76.03 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 9.89 | 7.24 | 36.64% | 77.62 |
| Rubber products | 9.23 | 7.21 | 27.98% | 98.10 |
| Yarn | 8.83 | 9.20 | -4.06% | 112.90 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 8.75 | 6.83 | 28.18% | 74.73 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 8.70 | 9.35 | -6.98% | 89.26 |
| Paper products | 8.60 | 6.63 | 29.73% | 69.02 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 8.27 | 2.96 | 179.15% | 46.77 |
| Other edible food preparations | 7.82 | 6.50 | 20.26% | 89.73 |
| Other petroleum products | 7.70 | 6.94 | 10.99% | 80.62 |
| Other base metal products | 6.31 | 5.16 | 22.27% | 62.34 |
| Milk and milk products | 5.24 | 5.06 | 3.55% | 65.27 |
| Glass and glassware | 4.71 | 4.45 | 5.81% | 56.01 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 3.99 | 3.28 | 21.62% | 41.79 |
| Fishery products | 2.85 | 2.69 | 5.75% | 22.43 |
| Maize (corn) | 0.94 | 0.66 | 42.55% | 15.99 |
| Fertilizers | 0.19 | 0.87 | -78.14% | 4.04 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.06 | 0.30 | -80.64% | 1.64 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.27 |
Vietnam exports to Thailand
In December, Vietnam exported US$803 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 9.77 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$8,797 million worth of goods to Thailand.
Vietnam trade with Thailand
In December, Vietnam imported US$1,275.71 million worth of goods from Thailand and exported US$802.75 million to Thailand, for total trade worth US$2,078.45 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$472.96 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$22,079 million, with Vietnam importing US$13,282 million worth of goods and exporting US$8,797 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,275.71 | 1,051.11 | 21.37% | 13,281.92 |
| Exports | 802.75 | 889.70 | -9.77% | 8,796.88 |
| Total | 2,078.45 | 1,940.81 | 7.09% | 22,078.80 |
| Balance | -472.96 | -161.41 | 193.02% | -4,485.04 |
Vietnam-Thailand trade relations
Vietnam and Thailand established formal diplomatic relations in 1976 and have since expanded economic ties through bilateral agreements and regional frameworks such as the ASEAN Free Trade Area.
Trade relations accelerated after both countries deepened commitments under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement, supporting tariff reduction and supply chain integration across manufacturing and agriculture.
Thailand is one of Vietnam’s largest trading partners within ASEAN, with strong links in energy, consumer goods, petrochemicals, and automotive components.
Bilateral cooperation has continued to broaden through investment agreements and joint initiatives aimed at boosting two-way trade, logistics connectivity, and private sector collaboration.