In January, Vietnam exported US$414 million worth of goods to France, up 21.09 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$414 million worth of goods to France.
Vietnam exported US$80.47 million worth of phones to France in January. This was up from US$19.33 million in December, a change of 316.30 percent.
It also exported US$74.20 million worth of footwear to France in January. This was up from US$60.35 million in December, a change of 22.94 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$41.03 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to France in January. This was down from US$53.93 million in December, a change of -23.92 percent.
It also exported US$40.93 million worth of textiles and garments to France in January. This was down from US$42.29 million in December, a change of -3.21 percent.
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Vietnam trade with France
In January, Vietnam imported US$290.40 million worth of goods from France and exported US$413.96 million to France, for total trade worth US$704.37 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$123.56 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and France has reached US$704 million, with Vietnam importing US$290 million worth of goods and exporting US$414 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-France trade relations
Vietnam and France established diplomatic relations in 1973 and upgraded ties to a strategic partnership in 2013, strengthening political and economic cooperation.
Bilateral trade has expanded under the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which took effect in 2020 and reduced tariffs across a wide range of goods.
France is one of Vietnam’s leading European Union trading partners, with exports including electronics, textiles, footwear and agricultural products, while France supplies pharmaceuticals, aerospace equipment and industrial machinery.
Both countries also cooperate in development finance, infrastructure, renewable energy and transport projects through French public investment and credit agencies.
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The data
Vietnam trade with France year to date January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 290.40 | 349.09 | -16.81% | 290.40 |
| Exports | 413.96 | 341.87 | 21.09% | 413.96 |
| Total | 704.37 | 690.96 | 1.94% | 704.37 |
| Balance | 123.56 | -7.22 | -1811.58% | 123.56 |
Vietnam exports to France in January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 413.96 | 341.87 | 21.09% | 413.96 |
| phones | 80.47 | 19.33 | 316.30% | 80.47 |
| footwear | 74.20 | 60.35 | 22.94% | 74.20 |
| machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 41.03 | 53.93 | -23.92% | 41.03 |
| textiles and garments | 40.93 | 42.29 | -3.21% | 40.93 |
| other products | 37.79 | 32.21 | 17.34% | 37.79 |
| computers | 32.52 | 39.10 | -16.84% | 32.52 |
| coffee | 21.16 | 11.48 | 84.34% | 21.16 |
| wood and wooden products | 14.11 | 15.19 | -7.12% | 14.11 |
| handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 12.04 | 11.39 | 5.67% | 12.04 |
| other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 11.95 | 8.28 | 44.27% | 11.95 |
| cashew nut | 5.88 | 7.47 | -21.36% | 5.88 |
| precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 5.53 | 3.72 | 48.61% | 5.53 |
| fruits and vegetables | 5.52 | 8.13 | -32.16% | 5.52 |
| fishery products | 5.14 | 4.20 | 22.45% | 5.14 |
| plastic products | 5.05 | 5.96 | -15.37% | 5.05 |
| bamboo and rattan products | 3.73 | 4.27 | -12.76% | 3.73 |
| pastry, sweets and cereals products | 3.63 | 3.11 | 16.59% | 3.63 |
| pepper | 2.60 | 0.70 | 273.64% | 2.60 |
| iron and steel products | 2.22 | 1.71 | 29.68% | 2.22 |
| toys and sporting goods | 2.05 | 4.24 | -51.59% | 2.05 |
| textile and footwear materials | 1.36 | 0.76 | 78.05% | 1.36 |
| rubber products | 1.31 | 1.92 | -31.59% | 1.31 |
| rubber | 0.96 | 0.28 | 241.08% | 0.96 |
| insulated wires and cables | 0.72 | 0.31 | 133.14% | 0.72 |
| rice | 0.36 | 0.33 | 7.04% | 0.36 |
| ceramic products | 0.00 | 1.19 | -100.00% | 0.00 |