In December, Vietnam exported US$660 million worth of goods to Australia, up 17.22 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$6,811 million worth of goods to Australia.
Vietnam exported US$126.59 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to Australia in December. This was up from US$83.22 million in November, a change of 52.13 percent.
It also exported US$67.15 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to Australia in December. This was up from US$44.91 million in November, a change of 49.52 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$66.95 million worth of crude oil to Australia in December. This was up from US$64.70 million in November, a change of 3.47 percent.
It also exported US$56.68 million worth of textiles and garments to Australia in December. This was up from US$42.91 million in November, a change of 32.09 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$43.75 million worth of footwear to Australia in December. This was up from US$40.89 million in November, a change of 7.00 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Australia in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 659.81 | 562.88 | 17.22% | 6,811.12 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 126.59 | 83.22 | 52.13% | 933.77 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 67.15 | 44.91 | 49.52% | 641.47 |
| Crude oil | 66.95 | 64.70 | 3.47% | 669.40 |
| Textiles and garments | 56.68 | 42.91 | 32.09% | 594.63 |
| Footwear | 43.75 | 40.89 | 7.00% | 459.03 |
| Other products | 37.93 | 32.95 | 15.12% | 482.26 |
| Fishery products | 31.78 | 32.90 | -3.41% | 347.34 |
| Iron and steel products | 24.38 | 18.26 | 33.52% | 248.91 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 24.08 | 20.48 | 17.59% | 146.75 |
| Iron and steel | 22.47 | 1.63 | 1278.94% | 242.63 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 20.36 | 57.00 | -64.28% | 675.56 |
| Wood and wooden products | 15.29 | 13.06 | 17.12% | 163.21 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 15.14 | 13.18 | 14.89% | 143.35 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 14.47 | 6.00 | 141.03% | 72.94 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 9.49 | 7.23 | 31.38% | 79.34 |
| Cashew nut | 9.17 | 8.31 | 10.33% | 107.99 |
| Plastic products | 9.04 | 7.94 | 13.81% | 99.21 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 8.95 | 2.79 | 220.50% | 58.07 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 8.14 | 19.62 | -58.52% | 123.25 |
| Coffee | 7.91 | 9.83 | -19.49% | 90.72 |
| Paper and paper products | 7.81 | 6.41 | 21.78% | 82.15 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 4.77 | 3.17 | 50.57% | 50.90 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 3.88 | 2.71 | 43.26% | 42.95 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 3.37 | 7.08 | -52.38% | 41.94 |
| Chemical products | 3.24 | 2.99 | 8.33% | 37.69 |
| Clinker and cement | 2.88 | 0.05 | 6148.08% | 21.27 |
| Rice | 2.82 | 2.91 | -3.10% | 30.84 |
| Rubber products | 2.37 | 2.20 | 7.31% | 26.10 |
| Plastics | 2.02 | 1.09 | 84.51% | 18.76 |
| Pepper | 1.87 | 1.31 | 42.30% | 15.65 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 1.56 | 1.58 | -1.36% | 16.88 |
| Ceramic products | 1.23 | 1.14 | 7.97% | 16.45 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.15 | 1.33 | -13.49% | 15.97 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 1.11 | 1.08 | 2.57% | 13.75 |
Vietnam trade with Australia
In December, Vietnam imported US$690.13 million worth of goods from Australia and exported US$659.81 million to Australia, for total trade worth US$1,349.94 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$30.32 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Australia has reached US$14,001 million, with Vietnam importing US$7,190 million worth of goods and exporting US$6,811 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Australia year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 690.13 | 482.57 | 43.01% | 7,189.99 |
| Exports | 659.81 | 562.88 | 17.22% | 6,811.12 |
| Total | 1,349.94 | 1,045.45 | 29.13% | 14,001.11 |
| Balance | -30.32 | 80.31 | -137.75% | -378.87 |
Vietnam-Australia news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Fake Australian meat bust
VnExpress is reporting that Ho Chi Minh City police have busted a counterfeit food operation that sold pork packaged as premium meats, including ostrich, Australian goat leg, porcupine and venison meat.
Authorities estimate over 50 tonnes were sold, with a market value of about VND 10 billion (US$379,500), and several billion dong in illicit profits.
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Vietnam-Australia trade relations
Vietnam and Australia established diplomatic relations in 1973, with ties deepening steadily through trade, development assistance, education, and security cooperation.
The relationship was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024, building on a history of expanding economic and political engagement.
Bilateral trade is underpinned by regional agreements including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Australia New Zealand Free Trade Area and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
These frameworks have supported growth in two way trade across agriculture, energy, education, services, and manufacturing, alongside rising Australian investment in Vietnam.