In January, Vietnam exported US$6,322 million worth of goods to China, down 12.16 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$6,322 million worth of goods to China.
Vietnam exported US$1,455.94 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare parts to China in January. This was down from US$1,597.70 million in December, a change of -8.87 percent.
It also exported US$1,312.75 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to China in January. This was down from US$1,647.09 million in December, a change of -20.30 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$525.83 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to China in January. This was up from US$452.74 million in December, a change of 16.14 percent.
It also exported US$449.92 million worth of still image, video cameras and parts thereof to China in January. This was down from US$463.14 million in December, a change of -2.86 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$375.77 million worth of fruits and vegetables to China in January. This was down from US$522.85 million in December, a change of -28.13 percent.
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Vietnam trade with China
In January, Vietnam imported US$19,046.89 million worth of goods from China and exported US$6,321.73 million to China, for total trade worth US$25,368.62 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$12,725.15 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and China has reached US$25,369 million, with Vietnam importing US$19,047 million worth of goods and exporting US$6,322 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-China news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Chinese food delivery app recruiting in VN
China’s largest food delivery platform, Meituan, has begun recruiting staff in Vietnam.
The company was registered in November 2025 with charter capital of VND 100 million (US$3,795).
LNG plant contract awarded
Vietnam Electricity Group awarded a VND 25,202 trillion (US$960 million) contract to build the LNG Quang Trach 2 power plant to a consortium of Power Construction Corporation of China and Vietnam Machinery Installation Corporation.
The project will use combined cycle gas turbine technology supplied by General Electric Vernova and is located in Quang Tri province.
China windfarm Ben Tre
China’s Envision Energy has signed a contract to supply nearshore wind turbines for a 128 megawatt project in Vietnam.
The Ben Tre project in Vinh Long province is being developed with REE Group, with grid connection expected to be completed by October.
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Vietnam-China trade relations
Vietnam and China normalised relations in 1991, restoring diplomatic and economic ties after years of border conflict and tension.
Since then, trade has expanded rapidly, supported by frameworks including the China–Association of Southeast Asian Nations Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, both of which include Vietnam.
The relationship is marked by deep supply chain integration, particularly in machinery, electronics, textiles and agricultural goods, alongside periodic frictions linked to trade imbalances and broader geopolitical disputes.
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The data
Vietnam trade with China year to date January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 19,046.89 | 18,255.32 | 4.34% | 19,046.89 |
| Exports | 6,321.73 | 7,197.20 | -12.16% | 6,321.73 |
| Total | 25,368.62 | 25,452.52 | -0.33% | 25,368.62 |
| Balance | -12,725.15 | -11,058.12 | 15.08% | -12,725.15 |
Vietnam exports to China in January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 6,321.73 | 7,197.20 | -12.16% | 6,321.73 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare parts | 1,455.94 | 1,597.70 | -8.87% | 1,455.94 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 1,312.75 | 1,647.09 | -20.30% | 1,312.75 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 525.83 | 452.74 | 16.14% | 525.83 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 449.92 | 463.14 | -2.86% | 449.92 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 375.77 | 522.85 | -28.13% | 375.77 |
| Rubber | 265.07 | 322.26 | -17.75% | 265.07 |
| Fishery products | 244.61 | 202.44 | 20.83% | 244.61 |
| Wood and wooden products | 228.45 | 274.66 | -16.83% | 228.45 |
| Other products | 219.85 | 317.94 | -30.85% | 219.85 |
| Yarn | 205.62 | 228.45 | -9.99% | 205.62 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 158.30 | 124.91 | 26.72% | 158.30 |
| Textiles and garments | 139.05 | 148.59 | -6.42% | 139.05 |
| Footwear | 106.83 | 129.71 | -17.63% | 106.83 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 86.74 | 82.78 | 4.78% | 86.74 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 77.23 | 85.98 | -10.18% | 77.23 |
| Rice | 56.79 | 27.00 | 110.38% | 56.79 |
| Chemicals | 53.07 | 54.72 | -3.02% | 53.07 |
| Coffee | 50.34 | 57.81 | -12.92% | 50.34 |
| Cashew nut | 46.25 | 89.31 | -48.21% | 46.25 |
| Chemical products | 46.07 | 58.32 | -21.02% | 46.07 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 38.32 | 43.76 | -12.43% | 38.32 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 30.43 | 29.08 | 4.64% | 30.43 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 24.83 | 20.64 | 20.28% | 24.83 |
| Plastics | 22.87 | 38.38 | -40.42% | 22.87 |
| Plastic products | 17.89 | 20.10 | -10.97% | 17.89 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 17.37 | 17.39 | -0.11% | 17.37 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 13.16 | 24.29 | -45.83% | 13.16 |
| Iron and steel products | 12.41 | 7.77 | 59.78% | 12.41 |
| Paper and paper products | 7.68 | 17.34 | -55.72% | 7.68 |
| Rubber products | 7.21 | 7.19 | 0.35% | 7.21 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereal products | 6.70 | 5.84 | 14.84% | 6.70 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 6.66 | 15.63 | -57.41% | 6.66 |
| Iron and steel | 3.23 | 2.99 | 8.03% | 3.23 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses | 2.42 | 1.66 | 45.80% | 2.42 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.61 | 1.18 | 36.57% | 1.61 |
| Tea | 1.52 | 1.32 | 15.53% | 1.52 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 1.29 | 1.55 | -16.76% | 1.29 |
| Ceramic products | 0.92 | 1.59 | -41.86% | 0.92 |
| Non-wood furniture | 0.75 | 0.87 | -13.60% | 0.75 |
| Crude oil | 0.00 | 19.02 | -100.00% | 0.00 |
| Petroleum products | 0.00 | 31.21 | -100.00% | 0.00 |