Vietnam phones imports down 36.99 percent in February 2026 / China -39.50%, South Korea 38.86%

Vietnam imported phones to the tune of US$601 million in February, down from US$953 million in January, a change of -36.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.

Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$1,556 million worth of phones by the end of February.

China accounted for US$496 million worth of Vietnam’s phone imports in February, down from US$820 million in January, a change of 39.50 percent. Year to date, China has shipped US$1,317 million worth of phones to Vietnam.

After China was South Korea, making up US$39 million worth of Vietnam’s phone imports in February, up from US$28 million in January, a change of 38.86 percent. Year to date, South Korea has shipped US$68 million worth of phones to Vietnam.

Next was Taiwan, contributing US$1 million worth of Vietnam’s phone imports in February, up from US$1 million in January, a change of 126.19 percent. Year to date, Taiwan has shipped US$2 million worth of phones to Vietnam.

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Listed electronics companies

Key electronics firms listed on the Vietnam stock exchange include:

Digiworld Corporation (DGW)

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

In February, DGW shares moved from 49.00 to 51.20, a change of 2.20 (0.04 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 577,500.71 to 615,873.56, a change of 38,372.85 (0.07 percent).

FPT Retail JSC (FRT)

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

In February, FRT shares moved from 169.90 to 169.00, a change of -0.90 (-0.01 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 276,627.81 to 275,131.97, a change of -1,495.84 (-0.01 percent).

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 February, MWG shares moved from 92.90 to 93.10, a change of 0.20 (0.00 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 170,725.47 to 198,070.18, a change of 27,344.71 (0.16 percent).

Viettronics Tan Binh JSC (VTB)

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

In February, VTB shares moved from 15.55 to 15.35, a change of -0.20 (-0.01 percent).

Foreign ownership moved from 56,795.85 to 56,789.85, a change of -6.00 (0.00 percent).

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Vietnam phone news

Recent developments include:

Mobile phone production in February

Vietnam produced 15.32 million mobile phones in February, up 1.73 percent from 15.06 million units in January, according to the National Statistics Office. 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 imports of phones in February, 2026 US$m