In February, Vietnam exported US$213 million worth of goods to Belgium, down 34.63 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$539 million worth of goods to Belgium.
Vietnam exported US$56.70 million worth of footwear to Belgium in February, down from US$108.07 million in January, a change of -47.53 percent.
Iron and steel exports rose to US$32.24 million, while coffee exports reached US$31.65 million, with coffee declining month on month.
Textiles and garments and other products totalled US$24.15 million and US$18.70 million respectively, both recording sharp declines compared to January.
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Vietnam trade with Belgium YTD
In February, Vietnam imported US$32.15 million worth of goods from Belgium and exported US$213.15 million to Belgium, for total trade worth US$245.30 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$180.99 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Belgium has reached US$621 million, with Vietnam importing US$082 million worth of goods and exporting US$539 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-Belgium news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Belgian ambassador meets with PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Belgian Ambassador Karl Van Den Bossche to discuss bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment and support for war legacy remediation.
The Prime Minister urged Belgium to ratify the European Union-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement and support removal of the European Commission yellow card on Vietnam seafood exports. Read more→
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Vietnam-Belgium trade relations
Vietnam and Belgium maintain a growing trade relationship, supported by the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and strong logistics links through Belgian ports.
Belgium serves as a key gateway for Vietnamese goods entering the European Union, particularly in sectors such as textiles, footwear, and agricultural products.
Bilateral trade has expanded steadily, with Vietnam exporting manufactured goods while importing machinery, chemicals, and high-value inputs from Belgium.
Going forward, both countries are expected to deepen cooperation in green technology, logistics, and sustainable trade as regulatory standards in the European market evolve.
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The data
Vietnam trade with Belgium year to date February 2026 US$m
| February | January | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 32.15 | 49.70 | -35.32% | 81.86 |
| Exports | 213.15 | 326.06 | -34.63% | 539.11 |
| Total | 245.30 | 375.77 | -34.72% | 620.97 |
| Balance | 180.99 | 276.36 | -34.51% | 457.25 |
Vietnam exports to Belgium in February 2026 US$m
| February | January | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 213.15 | 326.06 | -34.63% | 539.11 |
| Footwear | 56.70 | 108.07 | -47.53% | 164.77 |
| Iron and steel | 32.24 | 24.00 | 34.37% | 56.24 |
| Coffee | 31.65 | 42.63 | -25.76% | 74.27 |
| Textiles and garments | 24.15 | 45.92 | -47.40% | 70.07 |
| Other products | 18.70 | 29.97 | -37.62% | 48.67 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 10.94 | 15.50 | -29.44% | 26.44 |
| Fishery products | 8.37 | 12.78 | -34.52% | 21.15 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 7.86 | 12.57 | -37.43% | 20.43 |
| Wood and wood products | 7.16 | 10.92 | -34.40% | 17.99 |
| Plastic products | 4.59 | 7.30 | -37.11% | 11.89 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 3.28 | 3.63 | -9.60% | 6.90 |
| Iron and steel products | 2.86 | 3.89 | -26.38% | 6.75 |
| Toys and sporting goods | 2.10 | 3.16 | -33.55% | 5.25 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.94 | 1.09 | -14.46% | 2.03 |
| Pepper | 0.47 | 0.77 | -39.02% | 1.25 |
| Rubber products | 0.44 | 0.55 | -19.30% | 0.99 |
| Computers | 0.29 | 1.89 | -84.60% | 2.19 |
| Rubber | 0.14 | 0.29 | -52.26% | 0.44 |
| Cashew nut | 0.14 | 0.93 | -84.93% | 1.07 |
| Ceramic products | 0.12 | 0.19 | -38.85% | 0.31 |
| Rice | 0.00 | 0.02 | -100.00% | 0.02 |