In December, Vietnam imported US$101.16 million worth of goods from UK, up from US$89.78 million in November, a change of 12.68 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$991 million worth of goods from UK.
Vietnam imported US$31.03 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from the UK in December. This was up from US$22.22 million in November, a change of 39.67 percent.
Vietnam imported US$12.15 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the UK in December. This was up from US$7.17 million in November, a change of 69.51 percent.
Vietnam imported US$6.89 million worth of plastic products from the UK in December. This was up from US$5.75 million in November, a change of 19.93 percent.
Vietnam imported US$6.00 million worth of chemical products from the UK in December. This was up from US$4.13 million in November, a change of 45.19 percent.
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Vietnam imports from UK in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 563.99 | 433.06 | 30.23% | 5,857.72 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 154.09 | 140.57 | 9.62% | 1,590.39 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 84.90 | 11.26 | 653.93% | 815.17 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 78.30 | 72.40 | 8.14% | 961.28 |
| Other products | 60.45 | 54.25 | 11.42% | 466.06 |
| Glass and glassware | 53.24 | 58.40 | -8.84% | 623.10 |
| Iron and steel | 33.60 | 0.88 | 3708.54% | 65.10 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 12.12 | 22.10 | -45.15% | 359.52 |
| Footwear | 11.49 | 10.43 | 10.12% | 113.97 |
| Fishery products | 10.93 | 10.25 | 6.62% | 105.21 |
| Textiles and garments | 10.84 | 8.42 | 28.80% | 99.59 |
| Petroleum products | 9.67 | 7.12 | 35.80% | 158.37 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 7.01 | 5.87 | 19.48% | 77.78 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 4.93 | 4.43 | 11.40% | 47.83 |
| Iron and steel products | 4.85 | 2.88 | 68.59% | 40.27 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 4.20 | 2.54 | 65.12% | 33.04 |
| Wood and wooden products | 3.72 | 2.91 | 27.99% | 41.38 |
| Rice | 3.35 | 3.46 | -3.26% | 83.94 |
| Chemical products | 3.20 | 2.49 | 28.50% | 31.88 |
| Paper and paper products | 2.68 | 1.78 | 50.47% | 22.42 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 2.46 | 2.82 | -12.67% | 26.52 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 2.02 | 1.96 | 3.22% | 20.06 |
| Plastic products | 1.66 | 1.38 | 19.92% | 21.43 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 1.53 | 1.54 | -0.55% | 14.69 |
| Coffee | 0.81 | 0.59 | 36.53% | 8.43 |
| Cashew nut | 0.47 | 0.98 | -52.29% | 11.34 |
| Ceramic products | 0.42 | 0.28 | 48.92% | 3.63 |
| Plastics | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.66% | 4.11 |
| Pepper | 0.31 | 0.31 | -1.23% | 4.82 |
| Rubber products | 0.29 | 0.31 | -6.24% | 4.69 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.10 | 0.08 | 18.67% | 1.47 |
| Rubber | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.25 |
Vietnam exports to the UK December
In December, Vietnam exported US$670 million worth of goods to the UK, up 0.50 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$8,392 million worth of goods to the UK.
Vietnam trade with UK
In December, Vietnam imported US$101.16 million worth of goods from UK and exported US$669.93 million to UK, for total trade worth US$771.10 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$568.77 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and UK has reached US$9,384 million, with Vietnam importing US$991 million worth of goods and exporting US$8,392 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with UK year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 101.16 | 89.78 | 12.68% | 991.36 |
| Exports | 669.93 | 666.63 | 0.50% | 8,392.45 |
| Total | 771.10 | 756.41 | 1.94% | 9,383.81 |
| Balance | 568.77 | 576.85 | -1.40% | 7,401.09 |
Vietnam-UK news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
UK Vietnam rebar safeguard exemption gone
Vietnamese rebar exports have lost safeguard exemption status in the United Kingdom after a review found shipments reached 21,184 tonnes, or 5.53 percent of total UK rebar imports.
The United Kingdom Trade Remedies Authority concluded the share exceeded the three percent de minimis threshold for developing economies, ending Vietnam’s exemption effective January 1, 2026.
UK VN-fund buy back
Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited, the largest foreign fund in Vietnam, plans to buy back up to 10 percent of its fund units, with the option to conduct two more buybacks within 12 months.
If fully executed, total redemptions could reach about VND 14.3 trillion (US$545 million).
The move follows pressure from shareholders, with over 20 percent supporting a potential wind-down.
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Vietnam-UK trade relations
Vietnam and the United Kingdom maintain trade relations anchored by the UK Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which took effect in 2021 following the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.
The agreement largely replicates commitments under the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, covering goods, services, investment and trade facilitation.
Trade between Vietnam and United Kingdom has expanded steadily, with Vietnam exporting textiles, footwear, electronics and agricultural products, and importing pharmaceuticals, machinery and services.
Both governments have stated their intention to deepen cooperation through supply chain integration, green finance and high value manufacturing.