China–Vietnam Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Vietnam trade reached $296.3B in January–September 2026, +38.1% year on year. China exported $189.2B and imported $107.0B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Vietnam
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $94.0B | 49.7% | +53.5% | $83.8B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $23.0B | 12.2% | +25.0% | $25.0B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $8.8B | 4.6% | +28.6% | $9.3B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $4.4B | 2.3% | +31.8% | $4.6B |
| HS 60Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $4.0B | 2.1% | +3.1% | $5.3B |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $3.7B | 2.0% | -3.2% | $5.5B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $3.5B | 1.9% | +15.1% | $4.2B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $3.2B | 1.7% | +19.6% | $3.6B |
| HS 54Man-made filaments | $2.7B | 1.4% | +2.4% | $3.6B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $2.6B | 1.4% | +29.8% | $2.6B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $45.1B | 23.8% | +132.1% | $26.7B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $9.3B | 4.9% | +9.4% | $11.7B |
| HS 8524Flat panel display modules | $8.1B | 4.3% | -2.5% | $11.1B |
| HS 8473Parts for data processing machines | $5.3B | 2.8% | +63.3% | $4.5B |
| HS 8534Printed circuits | $5.3B | 2.8% | +73.6% | $4.2B |
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $4.8B | 2.6% | +35.0% | $5.0B |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $2.8B | 1.5% | +29.8% | $3.0B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $2.7B | 1.4% | +70.0% | $2.2B |
| HS 8544Insulated electric conductors | $2.4B | 1.3% | +19.3% | $2.7B |
| HS 8529Parts for radio, TV and display equipment | $2.3B | 1.2% | +18.5% | $2.7B |
Top China Imports from Vietnam
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $46.9B | 43.8% | +200.5% | $20.9B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $32.8B | 30.7% | +3.4% | $45.0B |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $4.2B | 3.9% | +17.8% | $5.1B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $2.9B | 2.7% | +5.7% | $3.9B |
| HS 44Wood and articles of wood | $2.4B | 2.2% | +50.3% | $2.3B |
| HS 52Cotton | $1.9B | 1.8% | +30.3% | $2.1B |
| HS 64Footwear | $1.7B | 1.6% | -13.3% | $2.6B |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $1.5B | 1.4% | +24.8% | $1.6B |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $1.5B | 1.4% | -14.0% | $2.4B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $1.4B | 1.3% | +59.6% | $1.4B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8473Parts for data processing machines | $30.1B | 28.1% | +373.1% | $9.2B |
| HS 8524Flat panel display modules | $16.3B | 15.2% | +8.8% | $22.4B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $15.4B | 14.4% | +89.4% | $10.3B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $8.0B | 7.4% | +45.6% | $7.7B |
| HS 8529Parts for radio, TV and display equipment | $4.1B | 3.8% | +4.3% | $5.7B |
| HS 0810Other fresh fruit, incl. berries and kiwifruit | $3.2B | 3.0% | +15.7% | $4.0B |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $2.9B | 2.7% | +5.6% | $3.9B |
| HS 4401Fuel wood, wood chips, pellets and sawdust | $1.9B | 1.8% | +37.5% | $1.9B |
| HS 5205Cotton yarn >=85%, not for retail sale | $1.6B | 1.5% | +33.1% | $1.7B |
| HS 4002Synthetic rubber and factice | $1.2B | 1.1% | -12.4% | $1.9B |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Vietnam
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
665 products qualify
- 1 MemoriesHS 854232 Exports$33.3B Increase+$25.1B YoY+306%
- 2 Printed circuits.HS 853400 Exports$5.3B Increase+$2.2B YoY+74%
- 3 Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71HS 847330 Exports$5.2B Increase+$2.1B YoY+66%
- 4 Storage unitsHS 847170 Exports$918M Increase+$684M YoY+292%
- 5 Other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations thereof, not elsewhere specified or includedHS 271019 Exports$1.3B Increase+$491M YoY+61%
- 6 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel engine), g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnesHS 870423 Exports$535M Increase+$322M YoY+151%
China–Vietnam Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $189.2B | $107.0B | $296.3B | +$82.2B | +38.1% | No. 5 |
| 2025 (full year) | $198.1B | $98.0B | $296.1B | +$100.1B | +13.7% | No. 6 |
| 2024 (full year) | $161.8B | $98.7B | $260.5B | +$63.2B | +13.4% | No. 6 |
| 2023 (full year) | $137.6B | $92.1B | $229.7B | +$45.5B | -0.5% | No. 8 |
| 2022 (full year) | $142.9B | $87.9B | $230.9B | +$55.0B | +1.1% | No. 6 |
| 2021 (full year) | $136.2B | $92.3B | $228.5B | +$43.9B | +18.8% | No. 7 |
| 2020 (full year) | $113.8B | $78.5B | $192.3B | +$35.3B | +18.7% | No. 6 |
| 2019 (full year) | $97.9B | $64.1B | $162.0B | +$33.8B | +9.6% | No. 8 |
| 2018 (full year) | $83.9B | $64.0B | $147.8B | +$19.9B | — | No. 8 |
China Export Product Pages for Vietnam
Selected HS6 product–country pages from official customs data. Open a page for its published values.
Official product name
Memories
Official product name
Printed circuits.
Official product name
Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71
About China–Vietnam trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Vietnam in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Vietnam goods trade totaled $296.3B: China exported $189.2B and imported $107.0B, a China trade surplus of $82.2B (+38.1% vs the same months of 2025). Vietnam ranked No. 5 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Vietnam in 2025?
In 2025, China–Vietnam goods trade totaled $296.1B: China exported $198.1B and imported $98.0B, a China trade surplus of $100.1B (+13.7% vs 2024). Vietnam ranked No. 6 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Vietnam in 2024?
In 2024, China–Vietnam goods trade totaled $260.5B: China exported $161.8B and imported $98.7B, a China trade surplus of $63.2B (+13.4% vs 2023). Vietnam ranked No. 6 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Vietnam?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Vietnam by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $94.0B, 49.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $23.0B, 12.2% of the total); Plastics and articles thereof (HS 39, $8.8B, 4.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $45.1B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $9.3B); Flat panel display modules (HS 8524, $8.1B).
What does China export to Vietnam in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Vietnam by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $83.8B, 42.3% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $25.0B, 12.6% of the total); Plastics and articles thereof (HS 39, $9.3B, 4.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $26.7B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $11.7B); Flat panel display modules (HS 8524, $11.1B).
What does China import from Vietnam?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Vietnam by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $46.9B, 43.8% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $32.8B, 30.7% of the total); Fruit and nuts (HS 08, $4.2B, 3.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Parts for data processing machines (HS 8473, $30.1B); Flat panel display modules (HS 8524, $16.3B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $15.4B).
What is China’s trade balance with Vietnam?
China's goods trade balance with Vietnam was +$82.2B in January–September 2026, compared with +$74.1B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$100.1B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Vietnam bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/vietnam/, accessed 2026-11-10.