In February, Vietnam imported US$1,872.41 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,338.25 million in January, a change of -19.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam has imported US$4,215 million worth of goods from Japan by the end of February.
Computers accounted for US$715.39 million in February, down from US$1,106.55 million in January, a change of -35.35 percent.
Machinery, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$362.05 million, up from US$354.64 million, a change of 2.09 percent.
Other products totalled US$90.35 million, down from US$110.42 million, a change of -18.18 percent.
Iron and steel imports stood at US$79.10 million, down from US$100.35 million, a change of -21.17 percent.
Ferrous waste and scrap reached US$78.55 million, up from US$69.26 million, a change of 13.42 percent.
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Vietnam’s trade with Japan this year
In February, Vietnam imported goods worth US$1,872.41 million from Japan and exported US$1,922.22 million, bringing total trade to US$3,794.63 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$49.81 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Japan has reached US$8,668.45 million, with Vietnam importing US$4,215.49 million worth of goods and exporting US$4,452.95 million.
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Vietnam-Japan news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Exports to Japan
In February, Vietnam exported US$1,922 million worth of goods to Japan, down 24.03 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
Japan carbon capture project
PVN and Japanese partners have proposed a carbon capture and storage project in Nghi Son with estimated investment of VND50,000 billion (US$1.90 billion).
The project would capture carbon dioxide emissions from major industrial sources and store them in offshore geological formations.
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Vietnam-Japan trade relations
Vietnam and Japan have built a long-standing economic partnership, underpinned by trade, investment, and development cooperation.
Bilateral trade has been supported by agreements such as the Vietnam–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and broader regional frameworks, reducing tariffs and facilitating market access.
Japan is a major investor in Vietnam, particularly in manufacturing, infrastructure, and high-value industries, reinforcing supply chain integration between the two economies.
Trade flows are complementary, with Vietnam exporting electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, while importing machinery, technology, and industrial inputs from Japan.
Vietnam and Japan have built a long-standing economic partnership, underpinned by trade, investment, and development cooperation.
Bilateral trade has been supported by agreements such as the Vietnam–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and broader regional frameworks, reducing tariffs and facilitating market access.
Japan is a major investor in Vietnam, particularly in manufacturing, infrastructure, and high-value industries, reinforcing supply chain integration between the two economies.
Trade flows are complementary, with Vietnam exporting electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, while importing machinery, technology, and industrial inputs from Japan.
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The data
Vietnam imports from Japan in February US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,872.41 | 2,338.25 | -19.92% | 4,215.49 |
| Computers | 715.39 | 1,106.55 | -35.35% | 1,822.72 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 362.05 | 354.64 | 2.09% | 717.64 |
| Other products | 90.35 | 110.42 | -18.18% | 200.98 |
| Iron and steel | 79.10 | 100.35 | -21.17% | 179.45 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 78.55 | 69.26 | 13.42% | 147.81 |
| Plastic products | 63.96 | 73.76 | -13.27% | 137.86 |
| Chemicals | 57.20 | 43.44 | 31.67% | 100.78 |
| Fabrics | 53.89 | 53.72 | 0.32% | 107.62 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 52.47 | 71.36 | -26.47% | 124.05 |
| Chemical products | 44.08 | 46.45 | -5.10% | 91.13 |
| Iron and steel products | 37.65 | 36.32 | 3.67% | 74.20 |
| Plastics | 33.36 | 42.69 | -21.85% | 76.87 |
| Other base metals | 32.57 | 50.19 | -35.10% | 83.34 |
| Fishery products | 20.56 | 24.48 | -15.99% | 45.04 |
| Textile and footwear materials | 18.61 | 19.62 | -5.18% | 38.24 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 16.91 | 14.72 | 14.84% | 31.68 |
| Paper | 13.98 | 17.86 | -21.74% | 31.85 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 12.14 | 6.30 | 92.74% | 18.44 |
| Rubber | 11.26 | 13.36 | -15.72% | 24.57 |
| Motor vehicles | 11.25 | 13.62 | -17.36% | 24.87 |
| Other base metal products | 10.06 | 9.96 | 1.01% | 20.04 |
| Rubber products | 9.50 | 9.76 | -2.67% | 19.39 |
| Glass and glassware | 6.50 | 7.42 | -12.40% | 13.92 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 5.39 | 4.50 | 19.88% | 9.89 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 5.01 | 5.92 | -15.27% | 10.93 |
| Yarn | 4.38 | 4.46 | -1.70% | 8.84 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 4.12 | 2.80 | 47.09% | 6.92 |
| Other edible food preparations | 4.08 | 4.31 | -5.52% | 8.40 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 3.55 | 2.26 | 57.40% | 5.81 |
| Paper products | 3.30 | 4.96 | -33.60% | 8.26 |
| Milk and milk products | 3.10 | 1.83 | 70.05% | 4.93 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 2.00 | 1.60 | 24.96% | 3.62 |
| Other petroleum products | 1.72 | 2.16 | -20.15% | 3.91 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 1.65 | 3.07 | -46.18% | 4.73 |
| Fertilizers | 1.35 | 2.32 | -41.65% | 3.63 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 0.81 | 0.25 | 224.94% | 1.06 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.29 | 0.85 | -66.05% | 1.14 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.20 | 0.50 | -60.75% | 0.70 |
| Phones | 0.04 | 0.22 | -82.30% | 0.26 |
Vietnam trade with Japan year to date US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,872.41 | 2,338.25 | -19.92% | 4,215.49 |
| Exports | 1,922.22 | 2,530.17 | -24.03% | 4,452.95 |
| Total | 3,794.63 | 4,868.41 | -22.06% | 8,668.45 |
| Balance | 49.81 | 191.92 | -74.04% | 237.46 |