In February, Vietnam imported US$991.35 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1162.76 million in December, a change of -14.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$2,171 million worth of goods from Thailand.
Vietnam imported US$177.14 million worth of computers in February, down from US$192.04 million in January, a change of 7.76 percent.
Motor vehicle imports rose to US$97.98 million in February, up from US$62.20 million in January, a change of 57.52 percent.
Vietnam also imported US$79.64 million worth of electric consumer products and parts, and US$75.75 million in machines, equipment, tools and instruments, both down from January levels.
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Vietnam’s trade with Thailand
In February, Vietnam imported goods worth US$991.35 million from Thailand and exported US$793.04 million, bringing total trade to US$1,784.39 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$198.32 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$3,779.72 million, with Vietnam importing US$2,171.04 million worth of goods and exporting US$1,608.68 million.
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Vietnam-Thailand news
Recent developments involving the two countries include:
Exports to Thailand in February
In February, Vietnam exported US$793 million worth of goods to Thailand, down 2.83 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
Thai meat revenue down
Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods, a key meat producer, has reported Vietnam revenue of US$3.22 billion in 2025, down 17 percent year on year, the lowest level since 2020.
The company attributed the weaker Vietnam results mainly to Thai baht appreciation. Read more→
Exports to Thailand in January
In January, Vietnam exported US$816 million worth of goods to Thailand, up 1.67 percent over December, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
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Vietnam-Thailand trade relations
Vietnam and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1976 and have since expanded economic ties through regional frameworks, including the ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Bilateral trade has grown steadily, supported by tariff reductions, improved connectivity, and integration into regional manufacturing and supply chains.
Cooperation is guided by joint committees, action plans, and initiatives such as the Vietnam–Thailand Enhanced Strategic Partnership, which promotes trade, investment, and logistics linkages.
Both countries continue to deepen collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, energy, retail, and automotive, while working to facilitate cross-border trade within Southeast Asia.
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The data
Vietnam imports from Thailand in February 2026, US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 991.35 | 1,162.76 | -14.74% | 2,171.04 |
| Computers | 177.14 | 192.04 | -7.76% | 373.58 |
| Other products | 116.69 | 131.07 | -10.97% | 247.99 |
| Motor vehicles | 97.98 | 62.20 | 57.52% | 160.19 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 79.64 | 80.48 | -1.05% | 160.17 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 75.75 | 90.98 | -16.74% | 176.80 |
| Other base metals | 59.28 | 82.78 | -28.39% | 142.10 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 53.88 | 58.76 | -8.30% | 112.71 |
| Petroleum products | 38.61 | 71.10 | -45.69% | 109.16 |
| Plastics | 37.74 | 62.24 | -39.36% | 100.68 |
| Chemical products | 22.81 | 33.17 | -31.24% | 56.03 |
| Chemicals | 27.90 | -27.13% | 48.30 | |
| Textile and footwear materials | 18.80 | 20.37 | -7.72% | 39.17 |
| Plastic products | 18.65 | 21.05 | -11.39% | 39.68 |
| Rubber | 15.36 | 21.92 | -29.91% | 37.28 |
| Fabrics | 15.27 | 18.02 | -15.26% | 33.30 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 14.46 | 15.40 | -6.07% | 30.26 |
| Iron and steel products | 10.75 | 15.23 | -29.44% | 26.12 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 10.38 | 13.61 | -23.78% | 23.99 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 8.66 | 7.90 | 9.62% | 17.19 |
| Yarn | 8.33 | 11.11 | -25.07% | 19.44 |
| Paper | 7.85 | 12.47 | -37.02% | 20.32 |
| Rubber products | 7.74 | 7.64 | 1.37% | 15.69 |
| Other edible food preparations | 6.47 | 5.55 | 16.52% | 12.02 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 6.03 | 10.02 | -39.83% | 16.05 |
| Paper products | 6.01 | 3.85 | 56.20% | 9.85 |
| Other base metal products | 5.82 | 6.94 | -16.18% | 13.02 |
| Wood and wooden products | 5.31 | 11.79 | -54.96% | 17.11 |
| Milk and milk products | 5.17 | 5.58 | -7.35% | 10.75 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 4.83 | 5.55 | -12.94% | 10.37 |
| Other petroleum products | 4.64 | 11.13 | -58.31% | 15.85 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 4.59 | 4.47 | 2.80% | 9.06 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 4.52 | 6.17 | -26.71% | 10.69 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 4.04 | 3.90 | 3.68% | 7.93 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 3.82 | 6.77 | -43.54% | 10.48 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 3.77 | 6.45 | -41.54% | 10.22 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 3.20 | 1.73 | 85.17% | 4.93 |
| Iron and steel | 2.36 | 6.67 | -64.58% | 9.04 |
| Glass and glassware | 2.33 | 4.71 | -50.53% | 7.04 |
| Maize (corn) | 1.05 | 0.27 | 285.14% | 1.32 |
| Fishery products | 1.00 | 3.42 | -70.62% | 4.42 |
| Fertilizers | 0.30 | 0.35 | -15.72% | 0.76 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (lpg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date US$m
| February | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 991.35 | 1,162.76 | -14.74% | 2,171.04 |
| Exports | 793.04 | 816.17 | -2.83% | 1,608.68 |
| Total | 1,784.39 | 1,978.93 | -9.83% | 3,779.72 |
| Balance | -198.32 | -346.60 | -42.78% | -562.36 |