In February, Vietnam imported US$2,615.37 million worth of goods from Taiwan, down from US$3,606.77 million in January, a change of -27.49 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year to date, Vietnam has imported US$6,257 million worth of goods from Taiwan.
Computers were Vietnam’s largest import category from Taiwan in February at US$2,024.46 million, down from US$2,753.44 million in January, a decline of 26.48 percent.
Fabrics followed at US$104.32 million, down from US$138.69 million, a decrease of 24.78 percent.
Machine, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$97.35 million, down from US$159.22 million, a decline of 38.86 percent.
Chemicals and plastics stood at US$54.90 million and US$54.64 million respectively, down 8.92 percent and 43.26 percent from January.
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Vietnam’s trade with Taiwan this year
In February, Vietnam imported goods worth US$2,615.37 million from Taiwan and exported US$432.87 million, bringing total trade to US$3,048.24 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$2,182.51 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Taiwan has reached US$7,224.30 million, with Vietnam importing US$6,256.86 million worth of goods and exporting US$967.44 million.
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Vietnam-Taiwan news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
Exports to Taiwan in February
In February, Vietnam exported US$433 million worth of goods to Taiwan, down 19.02 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
Taiwan Cooler Master factory expansion plans
Taiwan’s Cooler Master plans to increase its investment in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province to US$3 billion, expanding its production of cooling systems for artificial intelligence servers and data centres.
The company’s initial project, approved in 2023 and expanded to US$200 million in 2024, began operations in July 2025 with about 1,300 workers. Read more→
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Vietnam-Taiwan trade relations
Vietnam and Taiwan have developed strong economic ties over the past decades, driven primarily by trade, investment, and manufacturing linkages.
Taiwan is one of Vietnam’s largest foreign investors, with companies active in electronics, textiles, and industrial production.
Bilateral trade has expanded steadily, supported by supply chain integration and Vietnam’s role as a key manufacturing hub.
Taiwan exports machinery, electronics, and intermediate goods to Vietnam, while importing products such as electronics, footwear, and agricultural goods.
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The data
Vietnam imports from Taiwan in February US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 2,615.37 | 3,606.77 | -27.49% | 6,256.86 |
| Computers | 2,024.46 | 2,753.44 | -26.48% | 4,809.54 |
| Fabrics | 104.32 | 138.69 | -24.78% | 243.00 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 97.35 | 159.22 | -38.86% | 257.06 |
| Chemicals | 54.90 | 60.28 | -8.92% | 116.04 |
| Plastics | 54.64 | 96.29 | -43.26% | 151.42 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 48.84 | 68.68 | -28.89% | 117.52 |
| Iron and steel | 33.43 | 50.83 | -34.24% | 83.78 |
| Chemical products | 31.65 | 47.82 | -33.81% | 79.81 |
| Other products | 30.02 | 47.44 | -36.73% | 77.44 |
| Plastic products | 23.98 | 32.27 | -25.69% | 56.26 |
| Textile and footwear materials | 23.13 | 30.05 | -23.01% | 53.18 |
| Other base metals | 15.98 | 24.14 | -33.81% | 40.16 |
| Iron and steel products | 11.55 | 16.73 | -30.97% | 28.31 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 9.29 | 1.13 | 722.28% | 10.42 |
| Yarn | 9.01 | 15.16 | -40.55% | 24.23 |
| Other petroleum products | 7.25 | 10.69 | -32.18% | 17.95 |
| Rubber | 6.48 | 9.99 | -35.11% | 16.48 |
| Other base metal products | 5.09 | 6.57 | -22.52% | 12.89 |
| Fishery products | 5.05 | 8.29 | -39.12% | 13.34 |
| Paper | 3.47 | 5.08 | -31.75% | 8.54 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 2.78 | 3.44 | -19.05% | 6.22 |
| Rubber products | 2.18 | 2.25 | -3.33% | 4.43 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 1.98 | 3.00 | -33.94% | 4.98 |
| Phones | 1.45 | 0.64 | 126.19% | 2.09 |
| Paper products | 1.33 | 1.79 | -25.62% | 3.13 |
| Other edible food preparations | 0.97 | 4.02 | -75.77% | 5.00 |
| Fertilizers | 0.92 | 2.69 | -65.66% | 3.61 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 0.89 | 1.21 | -26.95% | 2.10 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 0.61 | 0.23 | 166.37% | 0.83 |
| Glass and glassware | 0.53 | 1.17 | -54.52% | 1.70 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 0.49 | 0.53 | -8.26% | 1.01 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 0.37 | 0.69 | -45.96% | 1.06 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 0.36 | 0.97 | -63.18% | 1.33 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 0.32 | 0.56 | -43.93% | 0.88 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 0.15 | 0.38 | -60.74% | 0.53 |
| Cotton | 0.15 | 0.27 | -45.80% | 0.41 |
| Wood and wooden products | 0.02 | 0.14 | -83.64% | 0.16 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
Vietnam trade with Taiwan year to date US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 2,615.37 | 3,606.77 | -27.49% | 6,256.86 |
| Exports | 432.87 | 534.55 | -19.02% | 967.44 |
| Total | 3,048.24 | 4,141.32 | -26.39% | 7,224.30 |
| Balance | -2,182.51 | -3,072.22 | -28.96% | -5,289.42 |