In April, Vietnam imported US$2,328.13 million worth of goods from Japan, down from US$2,433.66 million in March, a change of -4.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$8,980 million worth of goods from Japan.
Vietnam-Japan trade relations
Vietnam and Japan have built a long-standing economic partnership, underpinned by trade, investment, and development cooperation.
Bilateral trade has been supported by agreements such as the Vietnam–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and broader regional frameworks, reducing tariffs and facilitating market access.
Japan is a major investor in Vietnam, particularly in manufacturing, infrastructure, and high-value industries, reinforcing supply chain integration between the two economies.
Trade flows are complementary, with Vietnam exporting electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, while importing machinery, technology, and industrial inputs from Japan.
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The data
Vietnam imports from Japan in April US$m
| April | March | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 2,328.13 | 2,433.66 | -4.34% | 8,979.85 |
| Other | 201.39 | 231.33 | -12.94% | 735.12 |
| Computers, electronic products and components | 723.48 | 808.81 | -10.55% | 3,356.11 |
| Machinery, equipment, tools, and other spare parts. | 469.94 | 479.80 | -2.06% | 1,667.48 |
| Iron and steel of all kinds | 123.55 | 129.86 | -4.86% | 433.23 |
| Scrap iron and steel | 100.92 | 104.68 | -3.59% | 350.87 |
| Plastic products | 83.55 | 85.49 | -2.28% | 307.31 |
| Automotive components and parts | 67.77 | 67.91 | -0.22% | 260.06 |
| Other petroleum products | 65.84 | 2.41 | 2634.82% | 72.25 |
| Fabrics of all kinds | 62.61 | 63.51 | -1.40% | 233.54 |
| Chemical products | 61.50 | 61.76 | -0.41% | 214.65 |
| Chemicals | 60.79 | 73.97 | -17.82% | 235.43 |
| Plastic raw materials | 44.53 | 48.27 | -7.75% | 170.87 |
| Iron and steel products | 36.37 | 42.68 | -14.80% | 153.38 |
| Seafood | 33.38 | 36.23 | -7.88% | 114.31 |
| Complete automobiles of all types | 25.37 | 39.46 | -35.69% | 89.96 |
| Paper of all kinds | 24.77 | 22.24 | 11.36% | 78.86 |
| Raw materials for textiles, garments, leather, and footwear. | 24.20 | 22.18 | 9.12% | 84.62 |
| Electrical wires and cables | 19.10 | 16.91 | 12.97% | 67.78 |
| Rubber | 14.72 | 16.44 | -10.43% | 55.79 |
| Rubber products | 12.02 | 13.54 | -11.28% | 45.01 |
| Gemstones, precious metals and products | 11.68 | 12.69 | -7.90% | 42.82 |
| Glass and glass products | 8.70 | 9.12 | -4.58% | 31.73 |
| Fragrances, cosmetics and hygiene products | 7.07 | 8.02 | -11.84% | 25.07 |
| Other food products | 6.21 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 23.60 |
| Pesticides and raw materials | 6.09 | 3.37 | 80.96% | 13.06 |
| Cameras, camcorders, and accessories | 5.58 | 6.08 | -8.14% | 22.59 |
| Fibers and yarns of all kinds | 5.48 | 4.32 | 26.86% | 18.62 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 4.85 | 4.42 | 9.82% | 16.19 |
| Fertilizers of all kinds | 3.82 | 2.60 | 46.66% | 10.05 |
| Paper products | 3.60 | 4.15 | -13.10% | 15.99 |
| Milk and dairy products | 3.21 | 5.91 | -45.62% | 14.05 |
| Household electrical appliances and components | 2.50 | 2.79 | -10.33% | 10.05 |
| Ore and other minerals | 2.09 | 1.02 | 104.88% | 4.16 |
| Wood and wood products | 0.74 | 0.84 | -12.21% | 2.28 |
| Phones of all types and components | 0.49 | 0.43 | 12.85% | 1.17 |
| Animal feed and raw materials | 0.22 | 0.43 | -49.72% | 1.78 |
Vietnam trade with Japan year to date US$m
| April | March | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 2,328.13 | 2,433.66 | -4.34% | 8,979.85 |
| Exports | 2,449.64 | 2,632.68 | -6.95% | 9,527.54 |
| Total | 4,777.77 | 5,066.34 | -5.70% | 18,507.39 |
| Balance | 121.51 | 199.03 | -38.95% | 547.69 |