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Vietnam exports to Thailand down 2.83% February 2026 MoM / computers +114.55%, phones +13.59%

In February, Vietnam exported US$793 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 2.83 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$1,609 million worth of goods to Thailand.

In February, Vietnam exported US$280.73 million worth of computers to Thailand, up from US$130.85 million in January, a change of 114.55 percent.

It also exported US$101.18 million worth of phones in February, up from US$89.08 million in January, a change of 13.59 percent.

Exports of machines, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$83.15 million in February, down from US$123.82 million in January, a change of -32.85 percent.

Vietnam exported US$46.32 million worth of other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof in February, down from US$58.60 million in January, a change of -20.95 percent.

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Vietnam’s trade with Thailand

In February, Vietnam imported US$991.35 million worth of goods from Thailand and exported US$793.04 million to Thailand, for total trade worth US$1784.39 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$198.32 million.

Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$3,780 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,171 million worth of goods and exporting US$1,609 million worth of goods.

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Vietnam-Thailand news

Recent developments involving the two countries include:

Thai meat revenue down

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods, a key meat producer, has reported Vietnam revenue of US$3.22 billion in 2025, down 17 percent year on year, the lowest level since 2020.

The company attributed the weaker Vietnam results mainly to Thai baht appreciation. Read more→

Exports to Thailand in January

In January, Vietnam exported US$816 million worth of goods to Thailand, up 1.67 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→

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Vietnam-Thailand trade relations

Vietnam and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1976, with economic ties strengthening significantly from the 1990s alongside Vietnam’s integration into regional and global markets.

Both countries are members of ASEAN and participate in multiple regional trade frameworks, including the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which have helped reduce tariffs and facilitate cross-border trade.

Bilateral trade has expanded steadily, supported by improving logistics connectivity, supply chain integration, and complementary industrial structures across sectors such as electronics, agriculture, and automotive.

Thailand is also a major investor in Vietnam, with Thai conglomerates active in retail, energy, construction materials, and consumer goods, reinforcing deeper economic linkages between the two economies.

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The data

Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date February 2026 US$m

FebruaryJanuaryChangeYTD
Imports991.351,162.76-14.74%2,171.04
Exports793.04816.17-2.83%1,608.68
Total1,784.391,978.93-9.83%3,779.72
Balance-198.32-346.60-42.78%-562.36

Vietnam exports to Thailand in February 2026 US$m

FebruaryJanuaryChangeYTD
Total793.04816.17-2.83%1,608.68
computers280.73130.85114.55%411.58
phones101.1889.0813.59%190.27
machine, equipment, tools and instruments83.15123.82-32.85%206.97
other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof46.3258.60-20.95%104.92
other products42.8460.76-29.49%103.60
coffee23.9124.66-3.04%48.57
crude oil21.8918.9415.57%40.28
fishery products20.0336.52-45.17%56.55
textiles and garments16.8938.02-55.58%54.91
iron and steel products15.6720.33-22.95%36.00
petroleum products15.2813.919.89%29.11
iron and steel11.7338.79-69.78%50.54
other base metals and other base metal products11.4611.360.91%22.82
paper and paper products11.4315.01-23.88%26.44
fruits and vegetables9.3913.09-28.24%22.49
chemical products8.5612.16-29.57%20.73
footwear7.5511.62-35.00%19.17
insulated wires and cables7.089.36-24.30%16.44
plastic products6.6710.30-35.27%16.97
plastics6.026.93-13.01%12.95
wood and wooden products5.1111.64-56.13%16.74
pepper5.098.93-42.99%14.02
chemicals4.847.76-37.61%12.60
cashew nut4.029.02-55.40%13.04
yarn3.995.83-31.51%9.81
textile and footwear materials3.815.10-25.35%8.90
tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses3.504.32-18.87%7.82
precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof2.892.0243.38%4.91
animal fodders and animal fodder materials2.724.69-42.12%7.41
coal2.150.72196.31%2.96
ceramic products2.113.77-44.01%5.88
rubber products1.712.07-17.44%3.78
pastry, sweets and cereals products1.433.15-54.62%4.58
handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas0.841.35-37.72%2.18
glass and glassware0.580.4723.46%1.05
fertilizers0.421.20-64.66%1.63
ores and other minerals product0.040.0349.89%0.06
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