In December, Vietnam exported US$1,828 million worth of goods to Hong Kong, up 32.08 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$17,557 million worth of goods to Hong Kong.
Vietnam exported US$1,115.28 million worth of computers, electrical products, and spare parts to Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$880.63 million in November, a change of 26.65 percent.
It also exported US$440.50 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$284.49 million in November, a change of 54.84 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$89.61 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$63.23 million in November, a change of 41.73 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$29.68 million worth of textiles and garments to Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$20.12 million in November, a change of 47.51 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Hong Kong in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 1,828.47 | 1,384.40 | 32.08% | 17,557.16 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 1,115.28 | 880.63 | 26.65% | 10,819.04 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 440.50 | 284.49 | 54.84% | 3,675.57 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 89.61 | 63.23 | 41.73% | 1,269.71 |
| Other products | 45.89 | 42.63 | 7.65% | 367.77 |
| Textiles and garments | 29.68 | 20.12 | 47.51% | 291.69 |
| Fishery products | 14.05 | 15.64 | -10.17% | 158.26 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 13.81 | 15.73 | -12.19% | 233.94 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 13.18 | 9.14 | 44.14% | 61.19 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 12.88 | 6.03 | 113.71% | 120.26 |
| Footwear | 9.60 | 12.86 | -25.38% | 112.09 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 7.82 | 4.10 | 90.94% | 57.93 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 5.49 | 3.97 | 38.33% | 77.68 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 5.12 | 3.96 | 29.24% | 65.02 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 5.11 | 3.76 | 36.09% | 45.13 |
| Plastic products | 3.81 | 4.74 | -19.57% | 48.77 |
| Rice | 3.48 | 2.48 | 40.43% | 37.61 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 2.39 | 0.61 | 291.74% | 10.43 |
| Chemical products | 1.99 | 1.42 | 39.95% | 10.82 |
| Cashew nut | 1.83 | 2.13 | -14.14% | 15.82 |
| Yarn | 1.77 | 1.78 | -0.37% | 18.02 |
| Iron and steel products | 1.59 | 0.93 | 70.18% | 15.66 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 1.08 | 1.17 | -7.46% | 10.98 |
| Plastics | 0.74 | 1.30 | -42.80% | 8.73 |
| Paper and paper products | 0.66 | 0.50 | 31.12% | 7.56 |
| Petroleum products | 0.33 | 0.33 | -0.19% | 4.22 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.27 | 0.26 | 2.14% | 3.57 |
| Rubber products | 0.16 | 0.12 | 40.70% | 1.65 |
| Iron and steel | 0.15 | 0.13 | 13.98% | 5.30 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.14 | 0.14 | -0.15% | 1.91 |
| Ceramic products | 0.06 | 0.08 | -24.31% | 0.78 |
| Rubber | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.03 |
Vietnam trade with Hong Kong
In December, Vietnam imported US$68.66 million worth of goods from Hong Kong and exported US$1,828.47 million to Hong Kong, for total trade worth US$1,897.14 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$1,759.81 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Hong Kong has reached US$18,410 million, with Vietnam importing US$853 million worth of goods and exporting US$17,557 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Hong Kong year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 68.66 | 46.59 | 47.38% | 852.77 |
| Exports | 1,828.47 | 1,384.40 | 32.08% | 17,557.16 |
| Total | 1,897.14 | 1,430.99 | 32.58% | 18,409.92 |
| Balance | 1,759.81 | 1,337.81 | 31.54% | 16,704.39 |
Vietnam-Hong Kong news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Xanh GSM IPO Hong Kong
Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company, an affiliate of Vingroup, is exploring an international initial public offering with advisors floating a valuation of about US$20 billion, the group said on December 29.
Sources told Reuters the electric taxi operator, founded by Pham Nhat Vuong and using vehicles supplied exclusively by VinFast, is targeting a potential listing in Hong Kong by 2027.
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Vietnam-Hong Kong trade relations
Trade relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong are anchored in Hong Kong’s role as a long-standing trading hub and gateway for Vietnam’s exports and imports.
The relationship operates without a bilateral free trade agreement, but is supported by Vietnam’s participation in World Trade Organization frameworks and the ASEAN–Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2019.