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.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$816 million worth of goods to Thailand.
Vietnam exported US$130.85 million worth of computers to Thailand in January. This was down from US$204.15 million in December, a change of -35.91 percent.
It also exported US$123.82 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments to Thailand in January. This was up from US$97.63 million in December, a change of 26.83 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$89.08 million worth of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to Thailand in January. This was up from US$55.87 million in December, a change of 59.44 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$58.60 million worth of other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof to Thailand in January. This was down from US$72.39 million in December, a change of -19.05 percent.
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Vietnam’s trade with Thailand
In January, Vietnam imported US$1,162.76 million worth of goods from Thailand and exported US$816.17 million to Thailand, for total trade worth US$1,978.93 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$346.60 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$1,979 million, with Vietnam importing US$1,163 million worth of goods and exporting US$816 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam-Thailand news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
CB/TH border tension driving VN tourism
Travellers are favouring Vietnam over Thailand and Cambodia amid border tensions, while benefiting from eased visa rules and more direct international flights.
European arrivals have increased, supported by measures such as a 45-day visa-free stay for German citizens and Vietnam’s positioning as a winter destination, the linked article says.
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Vietnam-Thailand trade relations
Vietnam and Thailand established diplomatic relations in the 70s and have expanded economic ties through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and regional frameworks such as the ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Bilateral trade has grown steadily over the past two decades, with both sides setting targets to increase two-way turnover and deepen supply chain integration in sectors such as energy, agriculture, retail and manufacturing.
Thailand is among the largest foreign investors in Vietnam, with major Thai conglomerates acquiring stakes in retail, consumer goods and energy assets over the past decade.
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The data
Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,162.76 | 1,275.71 | -8.85% | 1,162.76 |
| Exports | 816.17 | 802.75 | 1.67% | 816.17 |
| Total | 1,978.93 | 2,078.45 | -4.79% | 1,978.93 |
| Balance | -346.60 | -472.96 | -26.72% | -346.60 |
Vietnam exports to Thailand in January US$m
| January | December | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 816.17 | 802.75 | 1.67% | 816.17 |
| computers | 130.85 | 204.15 | -35.91% | 130.85 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 123.82 | 97.63 | 26.83% | 123.82 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 89.08 | 55.87 | 59.44% | 89.08 |
| Other products | 60.76 | 71.46 | -14.98% | 60.76 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 58.60 | 72.39 | -19.05% | 58.60 |
| Iron and steel | 38.79 | 13.14 | 195.17% | 38.79 |
| Textiles and garments | 38.02 | 26.80 | 41.89% | 38.02 |
| Fishery products | 36.52 | 24.85 | 46.99% | 36.52 |
| Coffee | 24.66 | 37.60 | -34.41% | 24.66 |
| Iron and steel products | 20.33 | 22.33 | -8.96% | 20.33 |
| Crude oil | 18.94 | 22.19 | -14.65% | 18.94 |
| Paper and paper products | 15.01 | 11.91 | 26.09% | 15.01 |
| Petroleum products | 13.91 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 13.91 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 13.09 | 10.52 | 24.46% | 13.09 |
| Chemical products | 12.16 | 12.64 | -3.78% | 12.16 |
| Wood and wooden products | 11.64 | 9.45 | 23.22% | 11.64 |
| Footwear | 11.62 | 12.87 | -9.72% | 11.62 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 11.36 | 15.71 | -27.72% | 11.36 |
| Plastic products | 10.30 | 10.12 | 1.78% | 10.30 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 9.36 | 9.16 | 2.12% | 9.36 |
| Cashew nut | 9.02 | 10.67 | -15.52% | 9.02 |
| Pepper | 8.93 | 9.62 | -7.24% | 8.93 |
| Chemicals | 7.76 | 4.28 | 81.03% | 7.76 |
| Plastics | 6.93 | 5.67 | 22.16% | 6.93 |
| Yarn | 5.83 | 6.96 | -16.27% | 5.83 |
| textile and footwear materials | 5.10 | 5.68 | -10.18% | 5.10 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 4.69 | 4.48 | 4.68% | 4.69 |
| Tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses | 4.32 | 2.70 | 59.80% | 4.32 |
| Ceramic products | 3.77 | 2.70 | 39.28% | 3.77 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 3.15 | 2.78 | 13.43% | 3.15 |
| Rubber products | 2.07 | 1.82 | 13.44% | 2.07 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles thereof | 2.02 | 1.44 | 39.84% | 2.02 |
| Handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas | 1.35 | 1.31 | 2.98% | 1.35 |
| Fertilizers | 1.20 | 0.47 | 157.11% | 1.20 |
| Coal | 0.72 | 0.61 | 19.24% | 0.72 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.47 | 0.75 | -37.39% | 0.47 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.03 |