In January, Vietnam imported US$1,162.76 million worth of goods from Thailand, down from US$1,275.71 million in December, a change of -8.85 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$1,163 million worth of goods from Thailand.
Vietnam imported US$192.04 million worth of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof from Thailand in January. This was down from US$194.07 million in December, a change of -1.04 percent.
Vietnam imported US$90.98 million worth of machines, equipment, tools and instruments from Thailand in January. This was down from US$107.50 million in December, a change of -15.37 percent.
Vietnam imported US$82.78 million worth of other base metals from Thailand in January. This was up from US$78.29 million in December, a change of 5.74 percent.
Vietnam imported US$80.48 million worth of electric consumer products and parts thereof from Thailand in January. This was up from US$41.60 million in December, a change of 93.47 percent.
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Vietnam trade with Thailand
In January, Vietnam imported goods worth US$1,162.76 million from Thailand and exported US$816.17 million, bringing total trade to US$1,978.93 million and resulting in a trade deficit of US$346.60 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and Thailand has reached US$1,978.93 million, with Vietnam importing US$1,162.76 million worth of goods and exporting US$816.17 million.
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Vietnam-Thailand news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
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Vietnam-Thailand trade relations
Vietnam and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1976, with trade expanding steadily following Vietnam’s economic reforms and deeper regional integration.
Trade ties are further strengthened through multilateral agreements, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, facilitating greater market access and supply chain connectivity.
Thailand exports automobiles, petrochemicals, plastics and consumer goods to Vietnam, while importing electronics, agricultural products, seafood and machinery, reflecting growing two-way investment and industrial linkages.
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The data
Vietnam imports from Thailand in January US$m
| January | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 1,162.76 | 1,275.71 | -8.85% | 1,162.76 |
| Computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof | 192.04 | 194.07 | -1.04% | 192.04 |
| Other products | 131.07 | 141.79 | -7.56% | 131.07 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 90.98 | 107.50 | -15.37% | 90.98 |
| Other base metals | 82.78 | 78.29 | 5.74% | 82.78 |
| Electric consumer products and parts thereof | 80.48 | 41.60 | 93.47% | 80.48 |
| Petroleum products | 71.10 | 51.54 | 37.96% | 71.10 |
| Plastics | 62.24 | 63.29 | -1.66% | 62.24 |
| Motor vehicles | 62.20 | 85.70 | -27.41% | 62.20 |
| Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | 58.76 | 80.04 | -26.60% | 58.76 |
| Chemical products | 33.17 | 40.66 | -18.42% | 33.17 |
| Chemicals | 27.90 | 43.80 | -36.29% | 27.90 |
| Rubber | 21.92 | 25.42 | -13.78% | 21.92 |
| Plastic products | 21.05 | 26.97 | -21.97% | 21.05 |
| textile and footwear materials | 20.37 | 20.12 | 1.27% | 20.37 |
| Fabrics | 18.02 | 23.72 | -24.06% | 18.02 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 15.40 | 17.65 | -12.75% | 15.40 |
| Iron and steel products | 15.23 | 15.67 | -2.83% | 15.23 |
| Insulated wires and cables | 13.61 | 12.76 | 6.66% | 13.61 |
| Paper | 12.47 | 12.61 | -1.12% | 12.47 |
| Wood and wooden products | 11.79 | 16.19 | -27.15% | 11.79 |
| Other petroleum products | 11.13 | 7.70 | 44.62% | 11.13 |
| Yarn | 11.11 | 8.83 | 25.87% | 11.11 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 10.02 | 10.93 | -8.32% | 10.02 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 7.90 | 15.22 | -48.11% | 7.90 |
| Rubber products | 7.64 | 9.23 | -17.24% | 7.64 |
| Other base metal products | 6.94 | 6.31 | 10.06% | 6.94 |
| Fruits and vegetables | 6.77 | 8.75 | -22.59% | 6.77 |
| Iron and steel | 6.67 | 12.61 | -47.08% | 6.67 |
| Pastries, sweets and cereal products | 6.45 | 9.89 | -34.82% | 6.45 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 6.17 | 10.40 | -40.71% | 6.17 |
| Milk and milk products | 5.58 | 5.24 | 6.49% | 5.58 |
| Ores and other minerals product | 5.55 | 25.09 | -77.87% | 5.55 |
| Other edible food preparations | 5.55 | 7.82 | -29.04% | 5.55 |
| Glass and glassware | 4.71 | 4.71 | 0.10% | 4.71 |
| Precious stones, precious metal and articles | 4.47 | 3.99 | 11.85% | 4.47 |
| Animal, vegetable fats and oils | 3.90 | 8.70 | -55.21% | 3.90 |
| Paper products | 3.85 | 8.60 | -55.30% | 3.85 |
| Fishery products | 3.42 | 2.85 | 20.04% | 3.42 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 1.73 | 8.27 | -79.12% | 1.73 |
| Fertilizers | 0.35 | 0.19 | 86.07% | 0.35 |
| Maize (corn) | 0.27 | 0.94 | -71.20% | 0.27 |
| Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.00 | 0.06 | -100.00% | 0.00 |
Vietnam trade with Thailand year to date US$m
| January | December | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 1,162.76 | 1,275.71 | -8.85% | 1,162.76 |
| Exports | 816.17 | 802.75 | 1.67% | 816.17 |
| Total | 1,978.93 | 2,078.45 | -4.79% | 1,978.93 |
| Balance | -346.60 | -472.96 | -26.72% | -346.60 |