In January, Vietnam exported US$539 million worth of goods to Malaysia, up 5.34 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$539 million worth of goods to Malaysia.
Vietnam exported US$63.81 million worth of iron and steel to Malaysia in January. This was up from US$41.93 million in December, a change of 52.16 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$51.31 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to Malaysia in January. This was down from US$55.35 million in December, a change of -7.31 percent.
It also exported US$49.64 million worth of computers to Malaysia in January. This was down from US$80.80 million in December, a change of -38.57 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$40.65 million worth of chemicals to Malaysia in January. This was up from US$1.52 million in December, a change of 2577.88 percent.
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Vietnam trade with Malaysia
In January, Vietnam imported US$1035.23 million worth of goods from Malaysia and exported US$539.02 million to Malaysia, for total trade worth US$1,574.25 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$496.21 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Malaysia has reached US$1,574 million, with Vietnam importing US$1,035 million worth of goods and exporting US$539 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-Malaysia news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Trade remedies Indonesian / Malaysian glass
The Ministry of Industry and Trade, on January 30, 2026, imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on certain clear float glass imported from Indonesia and Malaysia.
The provisional duties range from 15.17 percent to 63.39 percent depending on the producer and exporter, following a complaint filed in May 2025 by domestic manufacturers.
Preliminary findings showed dumped imports caused significant injury to domestic producers, with import volumes rising more than 61.82 percent after the investigation was launched.
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Vietnam-Malaysia trade relations
Vietnam and Malaysia established diplomatic relations in 1973 and have since expanded cooperation through trade, investment and regional integration frameworks.
Both countries are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and participate in the ASEAN Free Trade Area, reducing tariffs and facilitating regional supply chains.
Bilateral trade has grown steadily over the past decade, covering electronics, petroleum products, agricultural goods and manufactured components.
Vietnam and Malaysia are also parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, further deepening market access and investment flows.
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The data
Vietnam trade with Malaysia year to date January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,035.23 | 1,002.60 | 3.25% | 1,035.23 |
| Exports | 539.02 | 511.68 | 5.34% | 539.02 |
| Total | 1,574.25 | 1,514.28 | 3.96% | 1,574.25 |
| Balance | -496.21 | -490.92 | 1.08% | -496.21 |
Vietnam exports to Malaysia in January US$m
| Total | 539.02 | 511.68 | 5.34% | 539.02 |
| Iron and steel | 63.81 | 41.93 | 52.16% | 63.81 |
| Other products | 55.67 | 68.38 | -18.58% | 55.67 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 51.31 | 55.35 | -7.31% | 51.31 |
| computers | 49.64 | 80.80 | -38.57% | 49.64 |
| Chemicals | 40.65 | 1.52 | 2577.88% | 40.65 |
| Phones | 31.69 | 36.08 | -12.17% | 31.69 |
| Coffee | 23.79 | 15.78 | 50.81% | 23.79 |
| Rice | 19.51 | 20.12 | -3.01% | 19.51 |
| Textiles and garments | 17.51 | 17.23 | 1.59% | 17.51 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 16.73 | 14.53 | 15.17% | 16.73 |
| Wood and wooden products | 16.69 | 17.21 | -3.01% | 16.69 |
| Fishery products | 14.42 | 13.55 | 6.46% | 14.42 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 13.21 | 11.26 | 17.29% | 13.21 |
| Rubber | 12.86 | 11.39 | 12.90% | 12.86 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 11.35 | 9.83 | 15.45% | 11.35 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 11.22 | 9.12 | 23.07% | 11.22 |
| Footwear | 10.13 | 9.90 | 2.28% | 10.13 |
| Chemical products | 8.75 | 9.82 | -10.92% | 8.75 |
| Fertilizers | 8.67 | 3.65 | 137.54% | 8.67 |
| Clinker and cement | 8.44 | 7.96 | 6.13% | 8.44 |
| Iron and steel products | 6.29 | 5.83 | 7.92% | 6.29 |
| Paper and paper products | 5.98 | 6.89 | -13.20% | 5.98 |
| Plastic products | 5.77 | 7.04 | -18.02% | 5.77 |
| Plastics | 5.59 | 6.88 | -18.74% | 5.59 |
| Glass and glassware | 5.48 | 4.75 | 15.32% | 5.48 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 4.07 | 5.43 | -25.12% | 4.07 |
| Petroleum products | 3.98 | 3.57 | 11.46% | 3.98 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 3.96 | 1.97 | 100.60% | 3.96 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 2.59 | 2.68 | -3.60% | 2.59 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 1.90 | 2.36 | -19.33% | 1.90 |
| Pepper | 1.81 | 1.53 | 17.75% | 1.81 |
| Yarn | 1.50 | 2.44 | -38.71% | 1.50 |
| Toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories | 1.23 | 1.46 | -15.71% | 1.23 |
| Rubber products | 1.09 | 1.04 | 4.89% | 1.09 |
| Ceramic products | 0.65 | 1.02 | -36.24% | 0.65 |
| Non-wood furniture | 0.47 | 0.94 | -50.11% | 0.47 |
| Tea | 0.45 | 0.38 | 17.13% | 0.45 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.15 | 0.04 | 246.56% | 0.15 |