Vietnam computer imports up 16.56% in January 2026 / from China +18.49%, South Korea +7.57%

Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$16,627 million in January, up from US$14,265 million in December, a change of 16.56 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$16,627 million worth of computers by the end of January.

China accounted for US$5,887 million worth of Vietnam’s computer imports in January. This was up from US$4,968 million in computer imports in December, a change of 18.49 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$5,887 million worth of computers to Vietnam.

After China, South Korea making up US$4,147 million worth of Vietnam’s computer imports in January. This was up from US$3,856 million in computer imports in December, a change of 7.57 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$4,147 million worth of computers to Vietnam.

Next was Taiwan contributing US$2,753 million worth of Vietnam’s computer imports in January. This was up from US$2,262 million in computer imports in December, a change of 21.71 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$2,753 million worth of computers to Vietnam.

Following Taiwan was Japan, representing US$1,107 million worth of Vietnam’s computer imports in January. This was up from US$680 million in computer imports in December, a change of 62.78 percent. Year to date, Japan has shipped US$1,107 million worth of computers to Vietnam.

Rounding out the top five was the USA, constituting US$448 million worth of Vietnam’s computer imports in January. This was down from US$512 million in computer imports in December, a change of 12.44 percent. Year to date, the USA has shipped US$448 million worth of computers to Vietnam.

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Listed electronics companies

Key electronics firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

Digiworld Corporation

Digiworld Corporation (DGW) distributes information technology products, smartphones, and consumer electronics in Vietnam.

DGW closed at VND 50,500 on Friday, February 13, down 0.1 percent with 18,885,000 shares traded, worth VND 94,905 million.

Foreign ownership in DGW is currently capped at 49.4 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 22.8 percent.

FPT Retail JSC

FPT Retail JSC (FRT) operates FPT Shop and F.Studio retail chains selling electronics, phones, and IT products.

FRT closed at VND 170,000 on Friday, February 13, up 3 percent with 5,757,000 shares traded, worth VND 96,378 million.

Foreign ownership in FRT is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 32.8 percent.

Mobile World Investment Corporation

Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) runs retail chains including Thegioididong, Dien May Xanh, and Bach Hoa Xanh, selling electronics and groceries.

MWG closed at VND 92,800 on Friday, February 13, down 0.1 percent with 55,115,000 shares traded, worth VND 510,721 million.

Foreign ownership in MWG is currently capped at 48.7 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 47.2 percent.

Viettronics Tan Binh JSC

Viettronics Tan Binh JSC (VTB) manufactures and trades electrical appliances, lighting, and consumer electronics.

VTB closed at VND 16,700 on Friday, February 13, up 0.5 percent with 314,000 shares traded, worth VND 523 million.

Foreign ownership in VTB is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.6 percent.

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Vietnam’s computers industry

Vietnam’s computer industry has grown rapidly as global technology firms expand manufacturing and assembly operations in the country, positioning it as a key node in regional electronics supply chains.

Major foreign-invested enterprises produce laptops, desktops and peripheral components for export, with the United States, China and the European Union among the largest markets.

The sector benefits from competitive labour costs, an extensive network of free trade agreements and dedicated high-tech zones in provinces such as Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen and Ho Chi Minh City.

However, domestic value addition remains constrained by reliance on imported components, limited local research and development capacity and continued dependence on foreign capital and technology transfer.

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The data

Vietnam imports of computers in January, US$m