China Leads Vietnam Trade as 2025 Turnover Hits $900 Billion

China remained Vietnam’s largest trading partner as 2025 goods trade crossed $900 billion, according to Vietnam Customs.
Dinh Vu Port in Haiphong. China remained Vietnam’s largest trading partner as 2025 goods trade crossed $900 billion, according to Vietnam Customs. Image: Nhac Nguyen / AFP

China remained Vietnam’s largest trading partner as 2025 goods trade crossed $900 billion, Vietnam Customs said. Full-year trade estimation sits at about $920 billion.

Customs data show the $900 billion threshold was crossed between Dec. 22 and Dec. 26, based on cumulative 2025 trade flows, rather than a finalized year-end tally. The agency described the level as the highest goods-trade value recorded by Vietnam.

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