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Vietnam’s still image and video camera imports decline 6.14 percent in February 2025

Vietnam’s imports of still image and video cameras fell 6.14 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$166.22 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$177.08 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$345.19 million.

China remained the leading supplier, accounting for 48.2 percent of total imports at US$80.11 million, despite a 12.85 percent drop from January. Taiwan followed with US$49.79 million, representing 29.95 percent of the total. Japan recorded the most significant month-on-month growth, surging 85.59 percent to US$8.68 million, while imports from Thailand also rose by 63.57 percent. Conversely, shipments from the USA and UK fell sharply by 35 percent and 56.27 percent, respectively.

Vietnam’s camera imports remain concentrated among key Asian suppliers, with shifting trends in sourcing patterns.

See also: Electronics Manufacturing in Vietnam

Vietnam still image and video camera imports, February 2025, US$ millions

February% TotalJanuaryMoMYTD
Total166.22100.00%177.08-6.14%345.19
Other17.1510.32%17.72-3.22%34.88
China80.1148.20%91.92-12.85%173.91
Taiwan49.7929.95%52.85-5.80%102.64
Japan8.685.22%4.6885.59%13.35
Thailand5.983.60%3.6663.57%9.64
South Korea2.141.29%1.8515.73%4.00
USA1.340.81%2.06-35.00%3.41
UK1.020.61%2.34-56.27%3.36

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