Vietnam computer imports up 35.49% in March 2026 / China 50.66%, South Korea 21.44%

Vietnam imported computers to the tune of US$17,672 million in March, up from US$13,043 million in February, a change of 35.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year to date, Vietnam imported US$47,566 million worth of computers by the end of March.

China accounted for US$6,489 million in March, up from US$4,307 million in February, a 50.66 percent increase. Year to date, imports from China reached US$16,767 million.

South Korea followed with US$4,698 million in March, up from US$3,868 million in February, a 21.44 percent increase. Year to date, imports from South Korea totalled US$12,722 million.

Taiwan recorded US$2,890 million in March, up from US$2,024 million in February, a 42.74 percent increase. Year to date, imports from Taiwan reached US$7,702 million.

Japan posted US$809 million in March, up from US$715 million in February, a 13.06 percent increase. Year to date, imports from Japan totalled US$2,633 million.

The USA rounded out the top five with US$478 million in March, up from US$400 million in February, a 19.67 percent increase. Year to date, imports from the USA reached US$1,326 million.

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Listed electronics companies

Key electronics firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

FPT Retail JSC (FRT)

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

In March, FRT shares moved from 169.00 to 157.00, a change of -12.00 (-7.10%).

Foreign ownership moved from 275,131.97 to 268,950.27, a change of -6,181.70 (-2.25%).

Viettronics Tan Binh JSC (VTB)

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

In March, VTB shares moved from 15.35 to 14.20, a change of -1.15 (-7.49%).

Foreign ownership moved from 56,789.85 to 56,791.85, a change of 2.00 (0.00%).

Digiworld Corporation (DGW)

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

In March, DGW shares moved from 51.20 to 45.80, a change of -5.40 (-10.55%).

Foreign ownership moved from 615,873.56 to 576,128.08, a change of -39,745.48 (-6.45%).

Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)

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

In March, MWG shares moved from 93.10 to 81.80, a change of -11.30 (-12.14%).

Foreign ownership moved from 198,070.18 to 38,544.71, a change of -159,525.47 (-80.54%).

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Vietnam electronics manufacturing news

Recent developments include:

Computer exports in March

Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$13,009 million in March, up from US$8,105 million in February, a change of 60.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→

FDI firms fined over paperwork

Authorities in Dong Nai province have fined several foreign-invested firms for investment compliance breaches, including failure to amend registration certificates and inaccurate declarations.

Companies including Paizes Trading Vietnam, Fursys Vietnam, Cascoo Industrial, Sanjin Vietnam Electronics, and Tiandubang Vietnam Metal Technology were each fined VND85 million (US$3,230). Read more→

Samsung chip testing and packaging facility possibility

Samsung Electronics plans a US$4 billion investment to build a chip packaging plant in northern Vietnam, with an initial US$2 billion phase in Thai Nguyen.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance said it is working with Samsung on a memorandum of understanding for the semiconductor project, without disclosing details. Read more→

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Vietnam’s computer industry

Vietnam’s computer and electronics industry is a core pillar of its export-driven manufacturing economy, led by multinational firms and contract manufacturers.

The sector benefits from competitive labour costs, expanding industrial zones, and integration into global supply chains, particularly in assembly and component production.

Key export products include computers, peripherals, and electronic components, with major markets in the United States, China, and the European Union.

Government policy continues to prioritise high-tech investment, though challenges remain around local value addition, supply chain depth, and workforce skills.

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The data

Vietnam imports of computer in March, 2026 US$m