In February, Vietnam exported US$433 million worth of goods to Taiwan, down 19.02 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$967 million worth of goods to Taiwan.
Vietnam exported US$139.09 million worth of computers to Taiwan in February. This was down from US$144.59 million in January, a change of 3.80 percent.
It also exported US$79.12 million worth of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments to Taiwan in February. This was down from US$111.16 million in January, a change of 28.82 percent.
Vietnam exported US$55.24 million worth of phones to Taiwan in February. This was up from US$18.41 million in January, a change of 200.10 percent.
It also exported US$25.51 million worth of other products to Taiwan in February. This was down from US$41.88 million in January, a change of 39.09 percent.
Vietnam exported US$13.78 million worth of iron and steel products to Taiwan in February. This was down from US$19.56 million in January, a change of 29.58 percent.
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Vietnam trade with Taiwan
In February, Vietnam imported US$2,615.37 million worth of goods from Taiwan and exported US$432.87 million to Taiwan, for total trade worth US$3,048.24 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$2,182.51 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Taiwan has reached US$7,224 million, with Vietnam importing US$6,257 million worth of goods and exporting US$967 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-Taiwan news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Taiwan Cooler Master factory expansion plans
Taiwan’s Cooler Master plans to increase its investment in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province to US$3 billion, expanding its production of cooling systems for artificial intelligence servers and data centres.
The company’s initial project, approved in 2023 and expanded to US$200 million in 2024, began operations in July 2025 with about 1,300 workers. Read more→
Taiwan packaging firm factory lease
Taiwan-based UNIVACCO Technology Inc. has leased 29,742.4 square metres at Long Thanh Industrial Park in Dong Nai.
The Tainan-headquartered group produces vacuum metallised films and surface-coating materials for printing, packaging and advanced materials markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Read more→
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Vietnam-Taiwan trade relations
Vietnam and Taiwan have developed strong economic ties over the past decades, driven primarily by trade, investment, and manufacturing linkages.
Taiwan is one of Vietnam’s largest foreign investors, with companies active in electronics, textiles, and industrial production.
Bilateral trade has expanded steadily, supported by supply chain integration and Vietnam’s role as a key manufacturing hub.
Taiwan exports machinery, electronics, and intermediate goods to Vietnam, while importing products such as electronics, footwear, and agricultural goods.
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The data
Vietnam trade with Taiwan year to date February 2026 US$m
| February | January | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 2,615.37 | 3,606.77 | -27.49% | 6,256.86 |
| Exports | 432.87 | 534.55 | -19.02% | 967.44 |
| Total | 3,048.24 | 4,141.32 | -26.39% | 7,224.30 |
| Balance | -2,182.51 | -3,072.22 | -28.96% | -5,289.42 |
Vietnam exports to Taiwan in February 2026 US$m
| February | January | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 432.87 | 534.55 | -19.02% | 967.44 |
| Computers | 139.09 | 144.59 | -3.80% | 283.68 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 79.12 | 111.16 | -28.82% | 190.28 |
| Phones | 55.24 | 18.41 | 200.10% | 73.65 |
| Other products | 25.51 | 41.88 | -39.09% | 67.41 |
| Iron and steel products | 13.78 | 19.56 | -29.58% | 33.34 |
| Textiles and garments | 13.21 | 21.81 | -39.40% | 35.02 |
| Iron and steel | 11.81 | 26.83 | -56.00% | 38.64 |
| Footwear | 9.71 | 10.47 | -7.30% | 20.18 |
| Fishery products | 8.22 | 21.46 | -61.70% | 29.68 |
| Yarn | 7.96 | 12.46 | -36.10% | 20.43 |
| Chemicals | 7.91 | 5.76 | 37.38% | 13.67 |
| Paper and paper products | 6.60 | 11.87 | -44.36% | 18.47 |
| Plastics | 6.56 | 7.57 | -13.35% | 14.14 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 4.70 | 8.85 | -46.92% | 13.55 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 4.49 | 9.68 | -53.61% | 14.17 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 4.34 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 10.98 |
| Chemical products | 4.30 | 4.05 | 5.94% | 8.35 |
| Plastic products | 3.76 | 5.48 | -31.39% | 9.24 |
| Ceramic products | 3.26 | 3.99 | -18.35% | 7.26 |
| Clinker and cement | 2.97 | 2.44 | 21.57% | 5.41 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 2.84 | 2.47 | 14.60% | 5.31 |
| Wood and wood products | 2.41 | 4.71 | -48.84% | 7.12 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 2.17 | 3.83 | -43.23% | 6.01 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 1.59 | 1.65 | -3.73% | 3.24 |
| Textile and footwear materials | 1.50 | 2.55 | -41.41% | 4.05 |
| Rubber | 1.48 | 6.06 | -75.56% | 7.55 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 1.34 | 2.32 | -42.14% | 3.67 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.20 | 2.00 | -39.93% | 3.20 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 1.13 | 2.51 | -55.08% | 3.63 |
| Rubber products | 1.04 | 1.50 | -30.86% | 2.54 |
| Cashew nut | 0.93 | 2.79 | -66.78% | 3.72 |
| Toys and sporting goods | 0.75 | 1.38 | -45.62% | 2.13 |
| Tea | 0.63 | 2.20 | -71.22% | 2.84 |
| Non-wood furniture | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 1.20 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.29 | 0.51 | -41.77% | 0.80 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.23 | 0.54 | -56.64% | 0.77 |
| Rice | 0.16 | 0.65 | -75.59% | 0.80 |
| Fertilizers | 0.09 | 0.75 | -88.05% | 0.84 |
| Bamboo and rattan products | 0.07 | 0.22 | -68.11% | 0.29 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 0.04 | 0.16 | -75.45% | 0.20 |
| Coal | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |