In December, Vietnam imported US$690.13 million worth of goods from Australia, up from US$482.57 million in November, a change of 43.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$7,190 million worth of goods from Australia.
Vietnam imported US$181.72 million worth of coal from Australia in December. This was up from US$147.82 million in November, a change of 22.94 percent.
Vietnam imported US$162.89 million worth of ores and other minerals product from Australia in December. This was up from US$54.02 million in November, a change of 201.54 percent.
Vietnam imported US$113.50 million worth of other base metals from Australia in December. This was up from US$90.43 million in November, a change of 25.51 percent.
Vietnam imported US$57.36 million worth of cotton from Australia in December. This was up from US$49.82 million in November, a change of 15.13 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Australia in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 690.13 | 482.57 | 43.01% | 7,189.99 |
| Coal | 181.72 | 147.82 | 22.94% | 2,628.66 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 162.89 | 54.02 | 201.54% | 1,250.50 |
| Other base metals | 113.50 | 90.43 | 25.51% | 1,059.46 |
| Other products | 63.99 | 55.36 | 15.59% | 715.95 |
| Cotton | 57.36 | 49.82 | 15.13% | 375.53 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 22.27 | 9.19 | 142.45% | 127.90 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 18.84 | 9.74 | 93.36% | 170.18 |
| Milk and milk products | 18.64 | 8.60 | 116.79% | 129.11 |
| Wheat | 18.60 | 28.77 | -35.34% | 380.37 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 5.54 | 3.87 | 42.86% | 38.09 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 5.13 | 4.90 | 4.65% | 62.97 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 2.88 | 2.73 | 5.68% | 47.58 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 2.87 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 55.78 |
| Chemical products | 2.80 | 2.83 | -1.11% | 28.13 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 2.65 | 0.84 | 215.85% | 14.67 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 2.11 | 1.80 | 17.67% | 18.95 |
| Other edible food preparations | 2.03 | 1.94 | 4.52% | 18.05 |
| Iron and steel | 1.81 | 5.93 | -69.44% | 25.29 |
| Wood and wooden products | 1.54 | 1.09 | 40.80% | 10.94 |
| Other petroleum products | 1.17 | 1.23 | -4.52% | 12.30 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 0.84 | 0.80 | 4.92% | 11.16 |
| Plastics | 0.62 | 0.33 | 89.23% | 4.01 |
| Iron and steel products | 0.33 | 0.55 | -39.78% | 3.87 |
| Chemicals | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.55 |
Vietnam trade with Australia
In December, Vietnam imported US$690.13 million worth of goods from Australia and exported US$659.81 million to Australia, for total trade worth US$1,349.94 million, and leaving a trade deficit of US$30.32 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Australia has reached US$14,001 million, with Vietnam importing US$7,190 million worth of goods and exporting US$6,811 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Australia year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 690.13 | 482.57 | 43.01% | 7,189.99 |
| Exports | 659.81 | 562.88 | 17.22% | 6,811.12 |
| Total | 1,349.94 | 1,045.45 | 29.13% | 14,001.11 |
| Balance | -30.32 | 80.31 | -137.75% | -378.87 |
Vietnam-Australia news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Fake Australian meat bust
VnExpress is reporting that Ho Chi Minh City police have busted a counterfeit food operation that sold pork packaged as premium meats, including ostrich, Australian goat leg, porcupine and venison meat.
Authorities estimate over 50 tonnes were sold, with a market value of about VND 10 billion (US$379,500), and several billion dong in illicit profits.
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Vietnam-Australia trade relations
Vietnam and Australia established diplomatic relations in 1973, with ties deepening steadily through trade, development assistance, education, and security cooperation.
The relationship was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024, building on a history of expanding economic and political engagement.
Bilateral trade is underpinned by regional agreements including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Australia New Zealand Free Trade Area and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
These frameworks have supported growth in two way trade across agriculture, energy, education, services, and manufacturing, alongside rising Australian investment in Vietnam.