In December, Vietnam imported US$200.25 million worth of goods from Philippines, up from US$173.97 million in November, a change of 15.11 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$2,382 million worth of goods from Philippines.
Vietnam imported US$114.06 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from the Philippines in December. This was up from US$108.22 million in November, a change of 5.40 percent.
Vietnam imported US$32.93 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from the Philippines in December. This was up from US$23.58 million in November, a change of 39.65 percent.
Vietnam imported US$13.37 million worth of insulated wires and cables from the Philippines in December. This was up from US$9.48 million in November, a change of 41.01 percent.
Vietnam imported US$03.92 million worth of iron and steel products from the Philippines in December. This was up from US$2.34 million in November, a change of 67.37 percent.
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Vietnam imports from Philippines in December US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 200.25 | 173.97 | 15.11% | 2,382.36 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 114.06 | 108.22 | 5.40% | 1,464.19 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 32.93 | 23.58 | 39.65% | 359.96 |
| Other products | 17.20 | 17.29 | -0.52% | 160.37 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 13.37 | 9.48 | 41.01% | 105.95 |
| Iron and steel products | 3.92 | 2.34 | 67.37% | 30.62 |
| Fishery products | 3.30 | 3.31 | -0.07% | 42.95 |
| Fertilizers | 2.99 | 0.83 | 258.98% | 11.67 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 1.98 | 1.97 | 0.24% | 26.41 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 1.96 | 1.36 | 44.38% | 17.08 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 1.76 | 0.25 | 603.81% | 5.34 |
| Other base metal products | 1.30 | 0.87 | 49.10% | 7.37 |
| Plastic products | 1.24 | 1.27 | -2.86% | 15.56 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.17 | 0.95 | 23.58% | 10.72 |
| Plastics | 0.86 | 0.04 | 1963.24% | 9.45 |
| Iron and steel | 0.85 | 1.01 | -16.07% | 14.07 |
| Tobacco materials | 0.45 | 0.30 | 48.80% | 2.74 |
| Other edible food preparations | 0.35 | 0.28 | 25.13% | 3.40 |
| Chemical products | 0.29 | 0.32 | -10.31% | 5.92 |
| Rubber products | 0.16 | 0.14 | 16.70% | 2.16 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 0.11 | 0.10 | 3.69% | 0.74 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 0.02 | 0.03 | -17.50% | 0.29 |
| Fabrics | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.16 |
| Milk and milk products | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.17 |
| Other base metals | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 84.43 |
| Paper | 0.00 | 0.02 | -100.00% | 0.63 |
Vietnam trade with Philippines
In December, Vietnam imported goods worth US$200.25 million from Philippines and exported US$390.94 million, bringing total trade to US$591.19 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$190.68 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Philippines has reached US$7,784.43 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,382.36 million worth of goods and exporting US$5,402.07 million.
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Vietnam trade with Philippines year to date US$m
| December | November | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 200.25 | 173.97 | 15.11% | 2,382.36 |
| Exports | 390.94 | 346.82 | 12.72% | 5,402.07 |
| Total | 591.19 | 520.78 | 13.52% | 7,784.43 |
| Balance | 190.68 | 172.85 | 10.32% | 3,019.71 |
Vietnam-Philippines news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Japan – Vietnam renewables cooperation
Japan’s Denzai International Holdings has signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam’s PC1 Group to jointly develop renewable energy and infrastructure projects in Vietnam and the Philippines.
The partnership will start with the 58.5 megawatt Camarines Sur onshore wind project in the Philippines, with Denzai Philippines installing nine turbines from late March 2026.
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Vietnam-Philippines trade relations
Vietnam and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1976, with trade ties expanding steadily alongside broader ASEAN economic integration.
Bilateral trade has grown on the back of complementary demand, with Vietnam exporting rice, electronics, cement and manufactured goods, while importing agricultural products, energy-related inputs and consumer goods from the Philippines.
Trade relations are anchored in ASEAN frameworks, particularly the ASEAN Free Trade Area.
These agreements have supported rising two-way trade, supply-chain integration and investment flows, positioning Vietnam and the Philippines as increasingly important partners within Southeast Asia’s single market.