In December, Vietnam imported US$2,269.79 million worth of goods from the USA, up from US$1,766.59 million in November, a change of 28.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$19,288 million worth of goods from the USA.
Vietnam imported US$511.64 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from the USA in December. This was down from US$542.67 million in November, a change of -5.72 percent.
Vietnam imported US$307.03 million worth of fruits and vegetables from the USA in December. This was up from US$132.81 million in November, a change of 131.19 percent.
Vietnam imported US$161.47 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from the USA in December. This was up from US$123.40 million in November, a change of 30.84 percent.
Vietnam imported US$123.39 million worth of animal fodders and animal fodder materials from the USA in December. This was up from US$58.96 million in November, a change of 109.29 percent.
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Vietnam imports from USA in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 2,269.79 | 1,766.59 | 28.48% | 19,287.52 |
| computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 511.64 | 542.67 | -5.72% | 5,459.61 |
| Other products | 365.02 | 279.71 | 30.50% | 2,580.88 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 307.03 | 132.81 | 131.19% | 900.55 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 161.47 | 123.40 | 30.84% | 1,325.98 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 123.39 | 58.96 | 109.29% | 859.32 |
| Plastics | 112.74 | 105.78 | 6.58% | 1,165.32 |
| Cotton | 95.91 | 55.49 | 72.85% | 1,366.64 |
| Soy beans | 84.38 | 81.47 | 3.57% | 517.12 |
| Wood and wooden products | 71.86 | 50.73 | 41.64% | 612.64 |
| Chemicals | 52.36 | 30.80 | 70.01% | 479.54 |
| Chemical products | 47.01 | 33.86 | 38.83% | 438.12 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 44.93 | 26.59 | 68.98% | 482.73 |
| Wheat | 38.89 | 16.27 | 138.97% | 258.57 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 37.38 | 42.28 | -11.58% | 460.56 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 31.35 | 12.69 | 147.07% | 250.25 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 29.84 | 38.93 | -23.34% | 514.88 |
| Plastic products | 19.96 | 16.45 | 21.33% | 215.48 |
| Other edible food preparations | 16.97 | 15.06 | 12.74% | 245.25 |
| Milk and milk products | 16.37 | 8.36 | 95.85% | 126.46 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 11.02 | 10.05 | 9.62% | 67.41 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 10.98 | 9.22 | 19.08% | 114.90 |
| Fishery products | 9.73 | 11.14 | -12.69% | 121.21 |
| Iron and steel products | 8.98 | 8.21 | 9.26% | 101.30 |
| Other base metal products | 6.67 | 9.73 | -31.51% | 47.95 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 6.66 | 6.00 | 11.07% | 50.42 |
| Tobacco materials | 5.73 | 0.73 | 687.32% | 57.33 |
| Motor vehicles | 5.48 | 2.53 | 116.37% | 28.01 |
| Rubber | 4.29 | 3.06 | 40.30% | 31.74 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 4.07 | 8.02 | -49.29% | 65.88 |
| Other base metals | 3.84 | 3.53 | 8.81% | 62.72 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 3.78 | 1.60 | 136.22% | 29.91 |
| Fabrics | 3.72 | 2.72 | 36.73% | 42.92 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 3.54 | 4.46 | -20.53% | 43.16 |
| Rubber products | 2.99 | 2.92 | 2.26% | 30.16 |
| Iron and steel | 1.86 | 0.57 | 225.87% | 14.85 |
| Paper | 1.46 | 1.52 | -3.69% | 18.46 |
| Paper products | 1.41 | 1.90 | -25.63% | 12.86 |
| Other petroleum products | 1.32 | 1.35 | -2.47% | 30.23 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.25 | 0.52 | 141.17% | 9.73 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 0.97 | 0.82 | 18.73% | 15.32 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 0.72 | 2.48 | -71.18% | 17.51 |
| Fertilizers | 0.55 | 0.81 | -31.94% | 9.28 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 0.20 | 0.33 | -38.57% | 3.89 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 0.06 | 0.05 | 22.71% | 0.43 |
Vietnam exports to the USA December
In December, Vietnam exported US$14,397 million worth of goods to the USA, up 15.64 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$153,179 million worth of goods to the USA.
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Vietnam trade with USA
In December, Vietnam imported US$2,269.79 million worth of goods from USA and exported US$14,396.58 million to USA, for total trade worth US$16,666.37 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$12,126.80 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and USA has reached US$172,466 million, with Vietnam importing US$19,288 million worth of goods and exporting US$153,179 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with USA year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 2,269.79 | 1,766.59 | 28.48% | 19,287.52 |
| Exports | 14,396.58 | 12,448.98 | 15.64% | 153,178.82 |
| Total | 16,666.37 | 14,215.57 | 17.24% | 172,466.33 |
| Balance | 12,126.80 | 10,682.40 | 13.52% | 133,891.30 |
Vietnam-USA news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Wood tariff delays
The United States has delayed a planned increase in import tariffs on wood and wood products, giving Vietnam’s timber sector temporary relief through 2026, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The ministry said US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation postponing higher tariffs on finished wood products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Vietnamese authorities said the move provides exporters with breathing space to stabilise orders and prices, but warned that tariff risks remain as outcomes will depend on ongoing trade negotiations.
The United States remains a key market for Vietnam’s wood exports, which reached US$16.3 billion in 2025 to mid-December, up 5.6 per cent year on year.
MMPA kicks in
Vietnam will be barred from exporting 12 groups of seafood species to the United States from January 1, 2026 if they are caught using gear such as gillnets, trawls or purse seines that are not recognised as equivalent under the US Marine Mammal Protection Act.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has granted Vietnam only partial equivalence, meaning seafood from 11 recognised fishing methods can still enter the US market if accompanied by a Certificate of Admissibility, while products from 12 unrecognised methods are banned.
Vietnamese authorities said the restrictions affect species including tuna, squid, grouper, lobster and mackerel, and urged exporters to strengthen traceability and seek alternative markets.
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Vietnam-USA trade relations
Vietnam and the United States normalised diplomatic relations in 1995, laying the foundation for rapidly expanding trade and investment ties.
The Bilateral Trade Agreement signed in 2000 marked a major milestone, accelerating Vietnam’s integration into the global trading system and boosting exports to the US.
Over time, the United States has become one of Vietnam’s largest export markets, while Vietnam has emerged as a key manufacturing and sourcing base for US companies.
Trade relations have continued to deepen through supply chain integration, regulatory dialogue, and cooperation under frameworks such as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.