In October, Vietnam exported US$823 million worth of goods to UK, up 10.43 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$7,045 million worth of goods to UK.
Vietnam’s biggest export to UK in value terms was computers, electrical products, and spare-parts, with US$221.88 million worth shipped. This was up 46.43 percent over September. It brings the total exported so far this year to US$1,062.62 million.
This was followed by telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof, valued at US$122.71 million, down 5.24 percent from September. Year-to-date these exports reached US$1,219.51 million.
Footwear were also popular with exports to UK, totalling US$93.65 million, rising 22.18 percent over September. Cumulative shipments now stand at US$885.26 million.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments also featured prominently accounting for US$91.97 million worth of exports to UK, a decline of 12.93 percent versus September. Total exports so far this year are US$896.04 million.
Exports of textiles and garments to UK round out the top five, with US$72.96 million shipped.
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Vietnam exports to UK in October US$millions
| October | September | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 823.18 | 745.44 | 10.43% | 7,044.99 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 221.88 | 151.52 | 46.43% | 1,062.62 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 122.71 | 129.50 | -5.24% | 1,219.51 |
| Footwear | 93.65 | 76.65 | 22.18% | 885.26 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 91.97 | 105.62 | -12.93% | 896.04 |
| Textiles and garments | 72.96 | 63.78 | 14.40% | 737.06 |
| Other products | 42.06 | 39.36 | 6.86% | 373.46 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 33.70 | 32.66 | 3.20% | 255.95 |
| Fishery products | 24.46 | 27.99 | -12.62% | 274.43 |
| Other means of transportation, and parts | 22.80 | 13.92 | 63.82% | 158.13 |
| Wood and wooden products | 20.73 | 18.50 | 12.04% | 198.69 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 13.06 | 10.05 | 29.94% | 104.97 |
| Cashew nut | 12.46 | 12.97 | -3.94% | 118.89 |
| Plastic products | 9.89 | 11.35 | -12.89% | 112.47 |
| Coffee | 7.10 | 13.36 | -46.82% | 178.60 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 5.22 | 4.00 | 30.64% | 47.66 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 4.39 | 6.01 | -27.04% | 42.74 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 4.04 | 8.61 | -53.02% | 67.97 |
| Ceramic products | 3.53 | 2.11 | 67.67% | 26.60 |
| Pepper | 2.89 | 2.90 | -0.49% | 46.65 |
| Iron and steel products | 2.35 | 2.54 | -7.20% | 24.97 |
| Yarn | 2.21 | 1.65 | 33.84% | 18.31 |
| Rubber products | 1.98 | 1.51 | 31.12% | 18.55 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.83 | 1.39 | 31.62% | 31.73 |
| Paper and paper products | 1.62 | 1.64 | -1.04% | 13.65 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 1.32 | 1.31 | 0.97% | 17.77 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials | 0.94 | 1.13 | -17.00% | 10.17 |
| Iron and steel | 0.88 | 3.05 | -71.08% | 96.19 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 0.42 | 0.37 | 14.60% | 2.85 |
| Rubber | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 3.11 |
Imports from the UK
In October, Vietnam imported US$87 million worth of goods from UK, up 3.18 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$802 million worth of goods from UK.
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Vietnam total trade with UK
In October, Vietnam imported goods worth US$87.35 million from UK and exported US$823.18 million, bringing total trade to US$910.54 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$735.83 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and UK has reached US$7847.34 million, with Vietnam importing US$802.35 million worth of goods and exporting US$7,044.99 million.
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Vietnam trade with UK year to date US$millions
| October | September | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 87.35 | 84.66 | 3.18% | 802.35 |
| Exports | 823.18 | 745.44 | 10.43% | 7,044.99 |
| Total | 910.54 | 830.09 | 9.69% | 7,847.34 |
| Balance | 735.83 | 660.78 | 11.36% | 6,242.65 |
Vietnam-UK trade & investment news
Vietjet signs airbus contract
In late October, it was reported that Vietjet had signed a contract at the UK Foreign Office to purchase 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Airbus Commercial.
This was during an official visit to the UK by General Secretary To Lam, marking the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
UK-Vietnam energy cooperation
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office signed an MOU in London on 30 October to cooperate on green energy and power grid development.
The agreement, witnessed by General Secretary To Lam, forms part of Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and focuses on applying the UK’s expertise in clean power transmission, HVDC technology, and offshore wind.
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Vietnam-UK trade relations
Vietnam and the United Kingdom have built a strong trade relationship grounded in long term economic ties and expanding commercial cooperation.
The UK Vietnam Free Trade Agreement preserves the market access benefits of the earlier EU agreement, reducing tariffs and supporting trade in textiles, electronics, agriculture and services.
Bilateral trade has increased as UK firms deepen investment in finance, education, renewable energy and consumer goods, while Vietnamese exporters gain greater access to the UK market.
Ongoing collaboration in digital economy, clean energy and supply chain resilience reflects the broader strategic partnership between the two countries.