In December, Vietnam exported US$391 million worth of goods to Philippines, up 12.72 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has exported US$5,402 million worth of goods to Philippines.
Vietnam exported US$91.05 million worth of rice to Philippines in December. This was up from US$24.42 million in November, a change of 272.91 percent.
Adding to that, Vietnam exported US$35.84 million worth of machine, equipment, tools and instruments to Philippines in December. This was up from US$29.30 million in November, a change of 22.30 percent.
It also exported US$20.48 million worth of other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof to Philippines in December. This was up from US$14.41 million in November, a change of 42.12 percent.
Vietnam also exported US$18.95 million worth of coffee to Philippines in December. This was up from US$15.78 million in November, a change of 20.09 percent.
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Vietnam exports to Philippines in December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Total | 390.94 | 346.82 | 12.72% | 5,402.07 |
| Rice | 91.05 | 24.42 | 272.91% | 1,572.22 |
| Other products | 60.00 | 77.91 | -22.99% | 791.96 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 35.84 | 29.30 | 22.30% | 392.39 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 20.48 | 14.41 | 42.12% | 303.51 |
| Coffee | 18.95 | 15.78 | 20.09% | 261.75 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 18.32 | 20.86 | -12.16% | 265.48 |
| Computers, electrical products, and spare-parts | 18.21 | 17.40 | 4.63% | 215.70 |
| Clinker and cement | 13.18 | 15.36 | -14.19% | 228.18 |
| Iron and steel | 13.10 | 20.20 | -35.15% | 117.89 |
| Fishery products | 11.36 | 18.88 | -39.82% | 125.78 |
| Iron and steel products | 10.64 | 10.93 | -2.65% | 123.89 |
| Textiles and garments | 9.86 | 11.83 | -16.65% | 133.19 |
| Footwear | 9.79 | 8.73 | 12.10% | 108.89 |
| Chemical products | 8.31 | 7.97 | 4.31% | 84.81 |
| Plastics | 7.31 | 10.98 | -33.44% | 74.27 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 5.50 | 3.96 | 38.98% | 64.00 |
| Plastic products | 5.27 | 5.94 | -11.14% | 74.24 |
| Yarn | 4.68 | 4.18 | 11.87% | 77.26 |
| Coal | 4.25 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 30.08 |
| Pepper | 3.83 | 3.16 | 21.18% | 41.25 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 3.70 | 6.77 | -45.24% | 48.40 |
| Paper and paper products | 3.35 | 4.81 | -30.33% | 50.54 |
| Pastry, sweets and cereals products | 2.93 | 2.68 | 9.02% | 36.41 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 2.56 | 2.48 | 3.01% | 36.03 |
| Other base metals and other base metal products | 1.71 | 0.52 | 228.39% | 18.20 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.55 | 0.90 | 72.46% | 15.50 |
| Cashew nut | 1.51 | 1.99 | -24.22% | 19.96 |
| Ceramic products | 1.24 | 1.47 | -16.00% | 25.99 |
| Manioc and manioc products | 0.83 | 0.76 | 9.55% | 9.18 |
| Chemicals | 0.73 | 0.36 | 103.82% | 3.80 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 0.55 | 0.50 | 10.02% | 11.51 |
| Furnitures of other materials, other than of wood | 0.17 | 0.07 | 134.56% | 1.60 |
| Tea | 0.16 | 0.30 | -47.77% | 3.04 |
| Fertilizers | 0.00 | 0.99 | -100.00% | 35.19 |
Vietnam trade with Philippines
In December, Vietnam imported goods worth US$200.25 million from Philippines and exported US$390.94 million, bringing total trade to US$591.19 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$190.68 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Philippines has reached US$7,784.43 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,382.36 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,402.07 million.
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Vietnam trade with Philippines year to date US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 200.25 | 173.97 | 15.11% | 2,382.36 |
| Exports | 390.94 | 346.82 | 12.72% | 5,402.07 |
| Total | 591.19 | 520.78 | 13.52% | 7,784.43 |
| Balance | 190.68 | 172.85 | 10.32% | 3,019.71 |
Vietnam-Philippines news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Japan – Vietnam renewables cooperation
Japan’s Denzai International Holdings has signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam’s PC1 Group to jointly develop renewable energy and infrastructure projects in Vietnam and the Philippines.
The partnership will start with the 58.5 megawatt Camarines Sur onshore wind project in the Philippines, with Denzai Philippines installing nine turbines from late March 2026.
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Vietnam-Philippines trade relations
Vietnam and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1976, with trade ties expanding steadily alongside broader ASEAN economic integration.
Bilateral trade has grown on the back of complementary demand, with Vietnam exporting rice, electronics, cement and manufactured goods, while importing agricultural products, energy-related inputs and consumer goods from the Philippines.
Trade relations are anchored in ASEAN frameworks, particularly the ASEAN Free Trade Area.
These agreements have supported rising two-way trade, supply-chain integration and investment flows, positioning Vietnam and the Philippines as increasingly important partners within Southeast Asia’s single market.