In February, Vietnam exported US$4,705 million worth of goods to China, down 25.58 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$11,027 million worth of goods to China.
Vietnam exported US$1,467.50 million worth of computers to China in February. This was up from US$1,455.94 million in January, a change of 0.79 percent.
It also exported US$1,032.37 million worth of phones to China in February. This was down from US$1,312.75 million in January, a change of 21.36 percent.
Vietnam exported US$346.58 million worth of still image and video cameras, and parts thereof, to China in February. This was down from US$449.92 million in January, a change of 22.97 percent.
It also exported US$316.11 million worth of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments to China in February. This was down from US$525.83 million in January, a change of 39.88 percent.
Vietnam exported US$245.37 million worth of fishery products to China in February. This was up from US$244.61 million in January, a change of 0.31 percent.
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Vietnam’s trade with China
In February, Vietnam imported US$12,720.06 million worth of goods from China and exported US$4,704.84 million to China, for total trade worth US$17,424.90 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$8015.22 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and China has reached US$42,901 million, with Vietnam importing US$31,874 million worth of goods and exporting US$11,027 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-China news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
China battery project VN
China-headquartered, US-listed E Power Inc. said it plans to expand into Vietnam through a partnership with ATSC Solartech to build local production for battery materials.
The company said the move aims to reduce reliance on Chinese production and better serve customers in the United States and Southeast Asia. Read more→
EU warning on China 5g development VN
The European Union has warned that Chinese involvement in Vietnam’s 5G network could deter foreign investment due to data security concerns.
European Commissioner Jozef Sikela said concerns over data security could discourage investors, while Vietnamese officials have defended Chinese equipment as reliable and cost-effective, the article notes. Read more→
Chinese solar factory expansion cancelled
China’s JinkoSolar has terminated a planned US$1.5 billion photovoltaic panel manufacturing project in Quang Ninh province.
The project was intended to export solar products to the United States but became unviable after the United States imposed anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese photovoltaic panels, the publication says. Read more→
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Vietnam-China trade relations
China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner, supplying key inputs such as machinery, electronics, and raw materials for its export-oriented manufacturing sector.
Bilateral trade continues to expand, driven by supply chain integration, cross-border production networks, and strong demand for intermediate goods.
Vietnam maintains a significant trade deficit with China, reflecting its reliance on imported inputs to support domestic production and exports.
Policy shifts, infrastructure links, and geopolitical dynamics are expected to shape future trade flows between the two economies.
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The data
Vietnam trade with China year to date February 2026 US$m
| February | January | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 12,720.06 | 19,046.89 | -33.22% | 31,874.04 |
| Exports | 4,704.84 | 6,321.73 | -25.58% | 11,026.80 |
| Total | 17,424.90 | 25,368.62 | -31.31% | 42,900.83 |
| Balance | -8,015.22 | -12,725.15 | -37.01% | -20,847.24 |
Vietnam exports to China in February 2026 US$m
| February | January | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 4,704.84 | 6,321.73 | -25.58% | 11,026.80 |
| Computers | 1,467.50 | 1,455.94 | 0.79% | 2,923.44 |
| Phones | 1,032.37 | 1,312.75 | -21.36% | 2,345.12 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 346.58 | 449.92 | -22.97% | 796.50 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 316.11 | 525.83 | -39.88% | 841.96 |
| Fishery products | 245.37 | 244.61 | 0.31% | 489.96 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 162.24 | 375.77 | -56.82% | 538.03 |
| Wood and wood products | 162.20 | 228.45 | -29.00% | 390.77 |
| Yarn | 125.37 | 205.62 | -39.03% | 330.99 |
| Footwear | 100.07 | 106.83 | -6.33% | 206.90 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 94.55 | 158.30 | -40.27% | 252.81 |
| Rubber | 87.26 | 265.07 | -67.08% | 352.33 |
| Textiles and garments | 83.48 | 139.05 | -39.96% | 222.53 |
| Other products | 81.99 | 219.85 | -62.70% | 301.90 |
| Chemicals | 74.07 | 53.07 | 39.58% | 127.14 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 50.00 | 86.74 | -42.36% | 136.74 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 42.14 | 77.23 | -45.44% | 119.37 |
| Chemical products | 39.02 | 46.07 | -15.30% | 85.08 |
| Rice | 31.28 | 56.79 | -44.93% | 88.07 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 26.45 | 38.32 | -30.96% | 64.77 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 20.06 | 30.43 | -34.07% | 50.50 |
| Plastics | 18.77 | 22.87 | -17.91% | 41.66 |
| Coffee | 13.78 | 50.34 | -72.63% | 64.15 |
| Toys and sporting goods | 12.82 | 24.83 | -48.37% | 37.65 |
| Plastic products | 10.58 | 17.89 | -40.85% | 28.46 |
| Textile and footwear materials | 9.14 | 17.37 | -47.38% | 26.51 |
| Cashew nut | 8.89 | 46.25 | -80.78% | 55.14 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 8.84 | 13.16 | -32.78% | 22.00 |
| Iron and steel products | 7.83 | 12.41 | -36.90% | 20.25 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 7.48 | 6.66 | 12.36% | 14.14 |
| Paper and paper products | 5.66 | 7.68 | -26.37% | 13.34 |
| Rubber products | 4.42 | 7.21 | -38.69% | 11.63 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 3.21 | 6.70 | -52.14% | 9.91 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses | 1.79 | 2.42 | -26.27% | 4.21 |
| Iron and steel | 1.51 | 3.23 | -53.19% | 4.75 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.46 | 1.61 | -71.17% | 2.07 |
| Tea | 0.44 | 1.52 | -70.92% | 1.96 |
| Non-wood furniture | 0.43 | 0.75 | -42.47% | 1.18 |
| Ceramic products | 0.36 | 0.92 | -61.04% | 1.28 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.31 | 1.29 | -76.25% | 1.58 |
| Crude oil | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
| Petroleum products | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |