In December, Vietnam imported US$68.66 million worth of goods from Hong Kong, up from US$46.59 million in November, a change of 47.38 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$853 million worth of goods from Hong Kong.
Vietnam imported US$25.63 million worth of precious stones, precious metal and articles from Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$19.25 million in November, a change of 33.18 percent.
Vietnam imported US$15.26 million worth of ferrous waste and scrap from Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$5.90 million in November, a change of 158.79 percent.
Vietnam imported US$09.75 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$7.79 million in November, a change of 25.11 percent.
Vietnam imported US$05.06 million worth of textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries from Hong Kong in December. This was up from US$2.75 million in November, a change of 83.87 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Hong Kong in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 68.66 | 46.59 | 47.38% | 852.77 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 25.63 | 19.25 | 33.18% | 185.33 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 15.26 | 5.90 | 158.79% | 123.54 |
| computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 9.75 | 7.79 | 25.11% | 180.01 |
| Textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries | 5.06 | 2.75 | 83.87% | 53.95 |
| Other products | 4.90 | 5.32 | -8.01% | 63.62 |
| Fabrics | 2.72 | 0.75 | 263.06% | 19.41 |
| Plastic products | 1.36 | 1.15 | 18.38% | 17.38 |
| Paper products | 1.14 | 0.79 | 44.84% | 12.73 |
| Plastics | 1.13 | 0.85 | 33.36% | 15.45 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 0.70 | 0.83 | -16.00% | 159.56 |
| Chemical products | 0.41 | 0.51 | -18.74% | 5.18 |
| Other petroleum products | 0.20 | 0.25 | -17.40% | 3.37 |
| Rubber products | 0.16 | 0.07 | 134.84% | 1.42 |
| Other base metals | 0.14 | 0.10 | 47.70% | 5.36 |
| Iron and steel products | 0.11 | 0.06 | 88.83% | 1.33 |
| Chemicals | 0.00 | 0.16 | -100.00% | 2.30 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 0.00 | 0.08 | -100.00% | 1.64 |
| Yarn | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.57 |
| Telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.43 |
| Petroleum products | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.15 |
| Iron and steel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.04 |
Vietnam trade with Hong Kong
In December, Vietnam imported US$68.66 million worth of goods from Hong Kong and exported US$1,828.47 million to Hong Kong, for total trade worth US$1,897.14 million, and leaving a trade surplus of US$1,759.81 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Hong Kong has reached US$18,410 million, with Vietnam importing US$853 million worth of goods and exporting US$17,557 million worth of goods.
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Vietnam trade with Hong Kong year to date December US$m
| December | November | Change | YTD | |
| Imports | 68.66 | 46.59 | 47.38% | 852.77 |
| Exports | 1,828.47 | 1,384.40 | 32.08% | 17,557.16 |
| Total | 1,897.14 | 1,430.99 | 32.58% | 18,409.92 |
| Balance | 1,759.81 | 1,337.81 | 31.54% | 16,704.39 |
Vietnam-Hong Kong news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Xanh GSM IPO Hong Kong
Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company, an affiliate of Vingroup, is exploring an international initial public offering with advisors floating a valuation of about US$20 billion, the group said on December 29.
Sources told Reuters the electric taxi operator, founded by Pham Nhat Vuong and using vehicles supplied exclusively by VinFast, is targeting a potential listing in Hong Kong by 2027.
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Vietnam-Hong Kong trade relations
Trade relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong are anchored in Hong Kong’s role as a long-standing trading hub and gateway for Vietnam’s exports and imports.
The relationship operates without a bilateral free trade agreement, but is supported by Vietnam’s participation in World Trade Organization frameworks and the ASEAN–Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force in 2019.