Vietnam phone exports up 2.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / China 15.76%, USA 4.36%

Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,601 million in March, up from US$5,485 million in February, a change of 2.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$16,748 million worth of phones by the end of March.

China accounted for US$1,195 million of Vietnam’s phone exports in March, up from US$1,032 million in February, a change of 15.76 percent. Year to date, exports to China reached US$3,540 million.

The United States followed with US$834 million in March, up from US$799 million in February, a change of 4.36 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$2,672 million worth of phones to the United States.

South Korea recorded US$706 million in March, up marginally from US$705 million in February, a change of 0.10 percent. Year to date, exports to South Korea totalled US$1,819 million.

Japan posted US$258 million in March, up from US$254 million in February, a change of 1.33 percent. Year to date, Vietnam has shipped US$707 million worth of phones to Japan.

Austria rounded out the top five with US$234 million in March, up from US$198 million in February, a change of 18.14 percent. Year to date, exports to Austria reached US$652 million.

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Listed electronics companies

Key electronics firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

FPT Retail JSC (FRT)

FPT Retail JSC (FRT) operates FPT Shop and F.Studio retail chains selling electronics, phones, and IT products. (FRT)

In March, FRT shares moved from 169.00 to 157.00, a change of -12.00 (-7.10%).

Foreign ownership moved from 275,131.97 to 268,950.27, a change of -6,181.70 (-2.25%).

Viettronics Tan Binh JSC (VTB)

Viettronics Tan Binh JSC (VTB) manufactures and trades electrical appliances, lighting, and consumer electronics. (VTB)

In March, VTB shares moved from 15.35 to 14.20, a change of -1.15 (-7.49%).

Foreign ownership moved from 56,789.85 to 56,791.85, a change of 2.00 (0.00%).

Digiworld Corporation (DGW)

Digiworld Corporation (DGW) distributes information technology products, smartphones, and consumer electronics in Vietnam. (DGW)

In March, DGW shares moved from 51.20 to 45.80, a change of -5.40 (-10.55%).

Foreign ownership moved from 615,873.56 to 576,128.08, a change of -39,745.48 (-6.45%).

Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)

Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) runs retail chains including Thegioididong, Dien May Xanh, and Bach Hoa Xanh, selling electronics and groceries. (MWG)

In March, MWG shares moved from 93.10 to 81.80, a change of -11.30 (-12.14%).

Foreign ownership moved from 198,070.18 to 38,544.71, a change of -159,525.47 (-80.54%).

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Vietnam electronics manufacturing news

Recent developments in electronics manufacturing in Vietnam include:

Samsung chip testing and packaging facility possibility

Samsung Electronics plans a US$4 billion investment to build a chip packaging plant in northern Vietnam, with an initial US$2 billion phase in Thai Nguyen.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance said it is working with Samsung on a memorandum of understanding for the semiconductor project, without disclosing details. Read more→

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Vietnam’s phone industry

Vietnam’s phone industry is a major component of the country’s manufacturing and export economy, driven largely by foreign-invested electronics firms.

The country serves as a key production base for global smartphone brands, with large-scale assembly and export operations concentrated in the north.

Exports are heavily influenced by global demand cycles, supply chain dynamics, and shifts in production strategies by multinational companies.

Ongoing investment and supply chain development continue to strengthen Vietnam’s position as a leading hub for phone manufacturing in Southeast Asia.

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The data

Vietnam exports of phones in March, 2026 US$m