In February, Vietnam imported US$885.33 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down from US$967.74 million in December, a change of -8.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$1,853 million worth of goods from Indonesia.
Vietnam imported US$167.64 million worth of coal from Indonesia in February. This was down from US$186.53 million in January, a change of -10.13 percent.
Vietnam imported US$163.54 million worth of iron and steel from Indonesia in February. This was down from US$217.86 million in January, a change of -24.93 percent.
Vietnam imported US$107.36 million worth of motor vehicles from Indonesia in February. This was up from US$57.36 million in January, a change of 87.18 percent.
Vietnam imported US$82.08 million worth of other base metals from Indonesia in February. This was down from US$99.53 million in January, a change of -17.53 percent.
Vietnam imported US$61.56 million worth of animal, vegetable fats and oils from Indonesia in February. This was up from US$58.82 million in January, a change of 4.65 percent.
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Vietnam’s trade with Indonesia
In February, Vietnam imported goods worth US$885.33 million from Indonesia and exported US$406.53 million, bringing total trade to US$1291.86 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$478.80 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Indonesia has reached US$2,748.40 million, with Vietnam importing US$1,852.57 million worth of goods and exporting US$895.83 million.
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US trade investigations
The United States announced new global trade investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 targeting China, Mexico, the European Union and more than a dozen other economies.
Countries named include Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Thailand and Taiwan.
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Exports to Indonesia
In January, Vietnam exported US$490 million worth of goods to Indonesia, up 3.50 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
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Vietnam-Indonesia trade relations
Vietnam and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1955 and upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2013, providing a framework for expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Both countries are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and participate in the ASEAN Free Trade Area, which has progressively reduced tariffs and streamlined customs procedures across the region.
Trade relations are also governed by broader regional agreements, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which entered into force in 2022 and further lowered trade barriers among ASEAN members and key partners.
Bilateral trade has expanded steadily over the past decade, with both governments setting targets to increase two-way trade through cooperation in manufacturing, agriculture, energy and maritime sectors.
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The data
Vietnam imports from Indonesia in February US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 885.33 | 967.74 | -8.52% | 1,852.57 |
| Coal | 167.64 | 186.53 | -10.13% | 353.77 |
| Iron and steel | 163.54 | 217.86 | -24.93% | 379.49 |
| Motor vehicles | 107.36 | 57.36 | 87.18% | 164.76 |
| Other base metals | 82.08 | 99.53 | -17.53% | 181.62 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 61.56 | 58.82 | 4.65% | 120.38 |
| Other products | 57.32 | 67.78 | -15.43% | 125.08 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 47.05 | 17.52 | 168.51% | 64.59 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 21.67 | 30.33 | -28.56% | 52.00 |
| Fishery products | 20.51 | 37.49 | -45.29% | 58.01 |
| Computers | 17.59 | 21.26 | -17.25% | 39.20 |
| Chemical products | 16.62 | 5.69% | 34.27 | |
| Paper | 16.91 | 27.79 | -39.16% | 44.72 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 10.70 | 14.04 | -23.80% | 24.73 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 10.37 | 6.58 | 57.45% | 16.95 |
| Chemicals | 10.09 | 10.71 | -5.77% | 20.81 |
| Yarn | 8.29 | 7.87 | 5.36% | 16.16 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 7.37 | 6.79 | 8.44% | 14.16 |
| Rubber | 7.23 | 11.75 | -38.43% | 18.98 |
| Plastics | 7.10 | 11.91 | -40.40% | 19.01 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 6.90 | 9.17 | -24.80% | 16.07 |
| Fabrics | 6.72 | 8.18 | -17.91% | 14.90 |
| Textile and footwear materials | 5.46 | 6.02 | -9.26% | 11.48 |
| Other edible food preparations | 3.55 | 3.27 | 8.71% | 6.82 |
| Plastic products | 3.17 | 4.09 | -22.57% | 7.26 |
| Cashew nut | 2.86 | 7.27 | -60.64% | 10.13 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 2.60 | 2.43 | 7.18% | 5.03 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 2.31 | 5.16 | -55.22% | 8.74 |
| Cotton | 1.75 | 1.39 | 25.49% | 3.14 |
| Glass and glassware | 1.68 | 1.92 | -12.85% | 3.60 |
| Wood and wooden products | 1.54 | 2.17 | -28.81% | 3.71 |
| Iron and steel products | 1.09 | 1.70 | -35.99% | 2.80 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 1.08 | 1.38 | -22.05% | 2.46 |
| Paper products | 0.94 | 1.38 | -31.59% | 2.32 |
| Rubber products | 0.91 | 1.19 | -23.50% | 2.11 |
| Other petroleum products | 0.53 | 0.73 | -27.56% | 1.26 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.18 | 0.19 | -4.23% | 0.37 |
| Other base metal products | 0.12 | 0.25 | -50.21% | 0.37 |
| Fertilizers | 0.00 | 1.30 | -100.00% | 1.30 |
Vietnam trade with Indonesia year to date US$m
| February | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 885.33 | 967.74 | -8.52% | 1,852.57 |
| Exports | 406.53 | 489.60 | -16.97% | 895.83 |
| Total | 1,291.86 | 1,457.34 | -11.35% | 2,748.40 |
| Balance | -478.80 | -478.14 | 0.14% | -956.74 |