In February, Vietnam imported US$74.11 million worth of goods from the UK, down from US$74.21 million in January, a change of -0.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
So far this year, Vietnam has imported US$149 million worth of goods from UK.
Vietnam imported US$37.67 million worth of other products from the United Kingdom in February, up from US$14.38 million in January, a change of 162.03 percent.
Vietnam imported US$13.72 million worth of machinery, equipment, tools and instruments from the United Kingdom in February, down from US$16.39 million, a change of -16.27 percent.
Vietnam imported US$4.38 million worth of plastic products from the United Kingdom in February, down from US$6.52 million, a change of -32.86 percent.
Vietnam imported US$2.72 million worth of chemical products and US$2.43 million of fishery products from the United Kingdom, down from US$3.59 million and US$10.02 million, respectively.
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Vietnam’s trade with UK this year
In February, Vietnam imported goods worth US$74.11 million from UK and exported US$605.63 million, bringing total trade to US$679.74 million and resulting in a trade surplus of US$531.53 million.
Two-way trade so far this year between Vietnam and UK has reached US$1,535.65 million, with Vietnam importing US$148.50 million worth of goods and exporting US$1,387.14 million.
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Vietnam-UK news
Recent developments in trade and investment between the two countries include:
UK renewables firm funding VN projects
UK-based Coro Energy Plc is arranging up to US$20 million in debt to fund rooftop solar and battery storage projects for commercial and industrial customers in Vietnam.
It includes an initial tranche of up to US$10 million and a further US$10 million accordion tranche, with up to 70 percent allocated to solar and storage projects. Read more→
Exports to the UK in February
In February, Vietnam exported US$606 million worth of goods to the UK, down 22.50 percent over January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read more→
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Vietnam-UK trade relations
Vietnam and the United Kingdom maintain a growing trade relationship under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which came into force in 2021 following the UK’s exit from the European Union.
The agreement largely replicates the commitments of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, reducing tariffs, improving market access, and strengthening regulatory alignment across goods and services.
Bilateral trade has expanded steadily, with Vietnam exporting electronics, textiles, footwear, and agricultural products, while the UK exports pharmaceuticals, machinery, and financial services.
The UK has positioned Vietnam as a key partner in Southeast Asia, with cooperation extending beyond trade into areas such as green finance, energy transition, and education.
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The data
Vietnam imports from UK in February US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Total | 74.11 | 74.21 | -0.14% | 148.50 |
| Other products | 37.67 | 14.38 | 162.03% | 52.14 |
| Machine, equipment, tools and instruments | 13.72 | 16.39 | -16.27% | 30.13 |
| Plastic products | 4.38 | 6.52 | -32.86% | 10.90 |
| Chemical products | 2.72 | 3.59 | -24.29% | 6.32 |
| Fishery products | 2.43 | 10.02 | -75.74% | 12.45 |
| Motor vehicles | 2.32 | 0.94 | 148.47% | 3.26 |
| Computers | 2.27 | 5.99 | -62.05% | 8.27 |
| Pharmaceutical products | 1.87 | 5.99 | -68.80% | 7.85 |
| Other means of transportation, parts and accessories thereof | 1.64 | 2.23 | -26.53% | 3.87 |
| Textile and footwear materials | 1.42 | 2.11 | -32.56% | 3.54 |
| Iron and steel products | 0.94 | 1.19 | -20.97% | 2.14 |
| Fabrics | 0.62 | 0.55 | 12.83% | 1.18 |
| Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations | 0.41 | 0.96 | -57.31% | 1.37 |
| Insecticides, rodenticides and materials | 0.37 | 1.30 | -71.90% | 1.67 |
| Plastics | 0.31 | 0.65 | -51.59% | 0.97 |
| Chemicals | 0.28 | 0.24 | 16.00% | 0.52 |
| Other base metals | 0.23 | 0.42 | -43.98% | 0.65 |
| Rubber products | 0.22 | 0.25 | -12.46% | 0.47 |
| Animal fodders and animal fodder materials | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.08 |
| Phones | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.08 |
| Pharmaceutical materials | 0.06 | 0.34 | -83.11% | 0.40 |
| Iron and steel | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.06 |
| Still image, video cameras and parts thereof | 0.03 | 0.15 | -81.03% | 0.17 |
| Ferrous waste and scrap | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
| Rubber | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
Vietnam trade with UK year to date US$m
| February | January | MoM | YTD | |
| Imports | 74.11 | 74.21 | -0.14% | 148.50 |
| Exports | 605.63 | 781.46 | -22.50% | 1,387.14 |
| Total | 679.74 | 855.67 | -20.56% | 1,535.65 |
| Balance | 531.53 | 707.25 | -24.85% | 1,238.64 |