In January, Vietnam exported US$1,012 million worth of goods to Germany, up 8.97 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$1,012 million worth of goods to Germany.
Vietnam exported US$175.46 million worth of coffee to Germany in January. This was up from US$167.18 million in December, a change of 4.95 percent.
It also exported US$133.81 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to Germany in January. This was up from US$32.86 million in December, a change of 307.25 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$115.76 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare parts to Germany in January. This was down from US$133.04 million in December, a change of -12.99 percent.
It also exported US$111.14 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to Germany in January. This was down from US$127.85 million in December, a change of -13.08 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$63.60 million worth of textiles and garments to Germany in January. This was down from US$79.83 million in December, a change of -20.33 percent.
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Vietnam’s trade with Germany
In January, Vietnam imported US$358.80 million worth of goods from Germany and exported US$1,011.52 million to Germany, for total trade worth US$1370.31 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$652.72 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Germany has reached US$1,370 million, with Vietnam importing US$359 million worth of goods and exporting US$1,012 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-Germany news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Windfarm awarded Vingroup, not Germany’s PNE
Vietnam authorities selected VinEnergo, a newly established subsidiary of Vingroup, to develop the first 750 megawatt phase of a major wind power project in Gia Lai province.
German renewable energy firm PNE, backed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure, said the decision was unexpected after working on the project since 2019 and investing millions of dollars.
Sources said authorities raised concerns about PNE’s financial commitments, including requests for unexpected guarantees and pre-depositing funds in Vietnamese bank accounts.
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Vietnam-Germany trade relations
Vietnam and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1975, laying the foundation for steadily expanding economic ties over the past five decades.
Bilateral trade has grown consistently, supported by Germany’s role as Vietnam’s largest trading partner in the European Union and a key destination for Vietnamese exports.
The relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2011, deepening cooperation in trade, investment, vocational training and development finance.
The European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2020, further reduced tariffs and strengthened the legal framework for trade and investment between Vietnam and Germany.
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The data
Vietnam exports to Germany in January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 1,011.52 | 928.27 | 8.97% | 1,011.52 |
| Coffee | 175.46 | 167.18 | 4.95% | 175.46 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 133.81 | 32.86 | 307.25% | 133.81 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 115.76 | 133.04 | -12.99% | 115.76 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 111.14 | 127.85 | -13.08% | 111.14 |
| Textiles and garments | 63.60 | 79.83 | -20.33% | 63.60 |
| Other products | 63.17 | 60.52 | 4.39% | 63.17 |
| Footwear | 58.54 | 70.76 | -17.28% | 58.54 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 47.97 | 21.45 | 123.61% | 47.97 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 46.74 | 39.11 | 19.51% | 46.74 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 36.85 | 25.42 | 44.97% | 36.85 |
| Fishery products | 20.83 | 23.14 | -10.00% | 20.83 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 19.10 | 16.92 | 12.88% | 19.10 |
| Cashew nut | 17.16 | 20.95 | -18.11% | 17.16 |
| Plastic products | 16.48 | 18.50 | -10.89% | 16.48 |
| Wood and wooden products | 14.26 | 14.86 | -4.03% | 14.26 |
| Iron and steel products | 13.19 | 20.17 | -34.62% | 13.19 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 12.27 | 8.53 | 43.77% | 12.27 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 11.37 | 9.62 | 18.19% | 11.37 |
| Pepper | 7.42 | 8.97 | -17.34% | 7.42 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 6.74 | 9.53 | -29.27% | 6.74 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 4.38 | 5.14 | -14.77% | 4.38 |
| Rubber | 4.09 | 1.69 | 142.26% | 4.09 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 3.10 | 4.09 | -24.30% | 3.10 |
| Rubber products | 2.82 | 2.34 | 20.71% | 2.82 |
| Ceramic products | 1.99 | 2.72 | -26.96% | 1.99 |
| Chemical products | 1.77 | 1.66 | 6.92% | 1.77 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 0.75 | 0.65 | 14.09% | 0.75 |
| Iron and steel | 0.46 | 0.43 | 7.52% | 0.46 |
| Paper and paper products | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1.77% | 0.23 |
| Tea | 0.07 | 0.08 | -17.47% | 0.07 |
Vietnam trade with Germany year to date January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 358.80 | 455.12 | -21.16% | 358.80 |
| Exports | 1,011.52 | 928.27 | 8.97% | 1,011.52 |
| Total | 1,370.31 | 1,383.39 | -0.94% | 1,370.31 |
| Balance | 652.72 | 473.15 | 37.95% | 652.72 |