Trade lane

What Vietnam buys from Japan.

Vietnam imported USD 14bn of manufactured and processed goods from Japan in 2024, down 25 per cent on 2022. That is 5 per cent of everything Vietnam imported in these lines, and Japan is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Japan dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 14bnfrom Japan in 2024 (USD 19bn in 2022)
5 per centof Vietnam's imports in these lines, USD 315bn from every source
992product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3Japan's rank among Vietnam's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Vietnam paid Japan for it at the border, Japan's share of everything Vietnam imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 51 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Vietnam's imports15 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 2.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 2.1bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839

    Share of Vietnam's imports19 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 510m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 504 a tonne, 880,376 tonnes
    USD 444min 2024
  3. 3

    Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399

    Share of Vietnam's imports26 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 317m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 32,688 a tonne, 10,178 tonnes
    USD 333min 2024
  4. 4

    Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690

    Share of Vietnam's imports12 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 397m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 38,092 a tonne, 7,721 tonnes
    USD 294min 2024
  5. 5

    Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232

    Share of Vietnam's imports1 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 329 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 223min 2024
  6. 6

    Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereofHS 900120

    Share of Vietnam's imports54 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 266m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 231,003 a tonne, 869 tonnes
    USD 201min 2024
  7. 7

    Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890

    Share of Vietnam's imports19 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 207m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,081 a tonne, 6,774 tonnes
    USD 190min 2024
  8. 8

    Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290

    Share of Vietnam's imports50 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 555,789 a tonne, 303 tonnes
    USD 168min 2024
  9. 9

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Vietnam's imports38 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 144m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,432 a tonne, 112,512 tonnes
    USD 161min 2024
  10. 10

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Vietnam's imports8 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 219m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 53,955 a tonne, 2,687 tonnes
    USD 145min 2024
  11. 11

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Vietnam's imports8 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 190m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,487 a tonne, 4,909 tonnes
    USD 145min 2024
  12. 12

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filamentsHS 540761

    Share of Vietnam's imports14 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 112m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,883 a tonne, 6,591 tonnes
    USD 124min 2024
  13. 13

    Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically...HS 900190

    Share of Vietnam's imports13 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changefrom USD 8m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 124min 2024
  14. 14

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Vietnam's imports3 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 370m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 485,988 a tonne, 253 tonnes
    USD 123min 2024
  15. 15

    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Vietnam's imports3 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 121min 2024
  16. 16

    Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839

    Share of Vietnam's imports46 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 129 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 331,000 a tonne, 351 tonnes
    USD 116min 2024
  17. 17

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Vietnam's imports21 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 130m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,283 a tonne, 15,006 tonnes
    USD 109min 2024
  18. 18

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Vietnam's imports50 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 231m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,851 a tonne, 13,783 tonnes
    USD 108min 2024
  19. 19

    Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayerHS 853224

    Share of Vietnam's imports11 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 103min 2024
  20. 20

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Vietnam's imports10 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 99m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,015 a tonne, 12,436 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  21. 21

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838

    Share of Vietnam's imports4 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 490 a tonne, 176,548 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  22. 22

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Vietnam's imports27 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 516 a tonne, 167,261 tonnes
    USD 86min 2024
  23. 23

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of Vietnam's imports6 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 80m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,585 a tonne, 6,094 tonnes
    USD 83min 2024
  24. 24

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Vietnam's imports7 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 37,925 a tonne, 2,094 tonnes
    USD 79min 2024
  25. 25

    Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110

    Share of Vietnam's imports28 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,559 a tonne, 5,863 tonnes
    USD 74min 2024
  26. 26

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zincHS 721030

    Share of Vietnam's imports43 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,022 a tonne, 69,956 tonnes
    USD 71min 2024
  27. 27

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990

    Share of Vietnam's imports7 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,669 a tonne, 2,988 tonnes
    USD 71min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851

    Share of Vietnam's imports10 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 88m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 559 a tonne, 126,200 tonnes
    USD 71min 2024
  29. 29

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or...HS 392099

    Share of Vietnam's imports18 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 68min 2024
  30. 30

    Machining centres: for working metalHS 845710

    Share of Vietnam's imports28 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,996 a tonne, 6,700 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
  31. 31

    Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546HS 854720

    Share of Vietnam's imports38 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,538 a tonne, 2,502 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  32. 32

    Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethaneHS 590320

    Share of Vietnam's imports6 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,373 a tonne, 2,150 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  33. 33

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zincHS 722591

    Share of Vietnam's imports46 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,082 a tonne, 59,782 tonnes
    USD 65min 2024
  34. 34

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Vietnam's imports74 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 66,417 a tonne, 966 tonnes
    USD 64min 2024
  35. 35

    Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390

    Share of Vietnam's imports18 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changefrom USD 5m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 269,428 a tonne, 233 tonnes
    USD 63min 2024
  36. 36

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Vietnam's imports9 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,690 a tonne, 3,336 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  37. 37

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyedHS 540742

    Share of Vietnam's imports10 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 49,311 a tonne, 1,220 tonnes
    USD 60min 2024
  38. 38

    Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanatesHS 292910

    Share of Vietnam's imports27 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,010 a tonne, 19,837 tonnes
    USD 60min 2024
  39. 39

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411

    Share of Vietnam's imports42 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 56min 2024
  40. 40

    Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900

    Share of Vietnam's imports16 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 66m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,256 a tonne, 12,595 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  41. 41

    Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for useHS 370790

    Share of Vietnam's imports58 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 179 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,368 a tonne, 4,222 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  42. 42

    Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410

    Share of Vietnam's imports7 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 738 a tonne, 69,735 tonnes
    USD 51min 2024
  43. 43

    Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres...HS 481013

    Share of Vietnam's imports61 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 708 a tonne, 69,587 tonnes
    USD 49min 2024
  44. 44

    Crystals: mounted piezo-electricHS 854160

    Share of Vietnam's imports17 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.5m a tonne, 31 tonnes
    USD 48min 2024
  45. 45

    Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)HS 390931

    Share of Vietnam's imports28 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,856 a tonne, 25,559 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  46. 46

    Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990

    Share of Vietnam's imports8 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 160,168 a tonne, 291 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  47. 47

    Compounds, inorganic or organic (excluding cerium), of rare-earth metals, of yttrium, scandium or of mixtures of these metalsHS 284690

    Share of Vietnam's imports24 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 61,349 a tonne, 739 tonnes
    USD 45min 2024
  48. 48

    Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely...HS 700529

    Share of Vietnam's imports45 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changeup 340 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 44min 2024
  49. 49

    Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632

    Share of Vietnam's imports3 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,951 a tonne, 2,625 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  50. 50

    Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameterHS 721391

    Share of Vietnam's imports16 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 661 a tonne, 67,245 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically...HS 900190USD 124m in 2024, from USD 8m in 2022. Japan supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  2. Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely...HS 700529USD 44m in 2024, up 340 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Japan supplies 45 per cent of the line.
  3. Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232USD 223m in 2024, up 329 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022). Japan supplies 1 per cent of the line.
  4. Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generatorsHS 854320USD 33m in 2024, up 293 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 73 per cent of the line.
  5. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411USD 56m in 2024, up 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Japan supplies 42 per cent of the line.
  6. Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for useHS 370790USD 52m in 2024, up 179 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Japan supplies 58 per cent of the line.
  7. Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290USD 168m in 2024, up 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022). Japan supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  8. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 15m in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  9. Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression typesHS 848071USD 28m in 2024, up 132 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Japan supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  10. Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839USD 116m in 2024, up 129 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022). Japan supplies 46 per cent of the line.
  11. Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copperHS 741021USD 37m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Japan supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  12. Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatusHS 853810USD 12m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Japan supplies 41 per cent of the line.
  13. Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)HS 560394USD 23m in 2024, up 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Japan supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  14. Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480439USD 19m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Japan supplies 32 per cent of the line.
  15. Photographic plates and film: in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textilesHS 370130USD 17m in 2024, up 114 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Japan supplies 28 per cent of the line.
  16. Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiersHS 854233USD 14m in 2024, up 114 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Japan supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  17. Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400510USD 28m in 2024, up 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Japan supplies 16 per cent of the line.
  18. Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51HS 841459USD 13m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Japan supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  19. Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1HS 844313USD 33m in 2024, up 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Japan supplies 42 per cent of the line.
  20. Boilers: parts of auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 and 8403 and parts of condensers for steam or other vapour power unitsHS 840490USD 22m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Japan supplies 63 per cent of the line.
Where Japan dominates

Lines where Japan supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Japan ships at least 60 per cent of what Vietnam imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 87032474 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 64m; 13 source countries in all.
  2. Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres...HS 48101361 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 49m; 16 source countries in all.
  3. Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generatorsHS 85432073 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 33m; 22 source countries in all.
  4. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolledHS 72255071 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 32m; 8 source countries in all.
  5. Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriersHS 84261298 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 29m; 7 source countries in all.
  6. Twine, cordage or rope: knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materialsHS 56081971 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 24m; 23 source countries in all.
  7. Boilers: parts of auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 and 8403 and parts of condensers for steam or other vapour power unitsHS 84049063 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 22m; 15 source countries in all.
  8. Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included: fabrics of carbon fibres for non-electrical usesHS 68151264 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 19m; 16 source countries in all.
  9. Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys, copper-nickel base...HS 74099079 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 18m; 16 source countries in all.
  10. Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track layingHS 84291162 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 18m; 9 source countries in all.
  11. Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silkHS 50072064 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 17m; 11 source countries in all.
  12. Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coilsHS 74093162 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 16m; 9 source countries in all.
  13. Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power not exceeding 18kWHS 87019198 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 12m; 6 source countries in all.
  14. Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formsHS 39045087 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 11m; 3 source countries in all.
  15. Alloy steel powdersHS 72052169 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 10m; 11 source countries in all.
  16. Musical instruments: pianos, upright, including automatic pianosHS 92011091 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 9m; 13 source countries in all.
  17. Embroidery: with visible ground, of textile materials (other than cotton and man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or in motifsHS 58109973 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 7m; 13 source countries in all.
  18. Furnaces: parts of furnace burners, for liquid fuel, pulverized solid fuel or gas, mechanical stokers, grates, ash dischargers and the likeHS 84169064 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 6m; 29 source countries in all.
  19. Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 72085467 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 6m; 5 source countries in all.
  20. Golf clubs: completeHS 95063161 per cent of Vietnam's imports of the line, USD 6m; 11 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Japan's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Vietnam at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399Japan: USD 333m at USD 32,688 a tonne. China: USD 254m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 17,404 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 76,426 a tonne.
  2. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690Japan: USD 294m at USD 38,092 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 19m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 15,418 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 48,369 a tonne.
  3. Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereofHS 900120Japan: USD 201m at USD 231,003 a tonne. South Korea: USD 152m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 46,059 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 166,294 a tonne.
  4. Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890Japan: USD 190m at USD 28,081 a tonne. China: USD 297m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 22,167 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 58,877 a tonne.
  5. Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290Japan: USD 168m at USD 555,789 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 50m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 122,100 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 417,672 a tonne.
  6. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989Japan: USD 145m at USD 53,955 a tonne. China: USD 1.0bn (56 per cent of the line) at USD 17,595 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 41,011 a tonne.
  7. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Japan: USD 145m at USD 29,487 a tonne. China: USD 970m (56 per cent of the line) at USD 7,530 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,720 a tonne.
  8. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filamentsHS 540761Japan: USD 124m at USD 18,883 a tonne. China: USD 644m (75 per cent of the line) at USD 7,277 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,533 a tonne.
  9. Circuits: printedHS 853400Japan: USD 123m at USD 485,988 a tonne. China: USD 2.2bn (48 per cent of the line) at USD 59,078 a tonne, 88 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 138,460 a tonne.
  10. Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839Japan: USD 116m at USD 331,000 a tonne. Germany: USD 12m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 240,038 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 144,535 a tonne.
  11. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829Japan: USD 109m at USD 7,283 a tonne. India: USD 22m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 5,512 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,251 a tonne.
  12. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422Japan: USD 108m at USD 7,851 a tonne. China: USD 102m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 3,775 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,144 a tonne.
  13. Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499Japan: USD 87m at USD 7,015 a tonne. China: USD 411m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 1,316 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,009 a tonne.
  14. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449Japan: USD 83m at USD 13,585 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 67m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 8,504 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,912 a tonne.
  15. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690Japan: USD 79m at USD 37,925 a tonne. South Korea: USD 103m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 8,709 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,022 a tonne.
  16. Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110Japan: USD 74m at USD 12,559 a tonne. Ireland: USD 17m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 8,480 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,897 a tonne.
  17. Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990Japan: USD 71m at USD 23,669 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 28m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 5,241 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,706 a tonne.
  18. Machining centres: for working metalHS 845710Japan: USD 67m at USD 9,996 a tonne. China: USD 116m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 7,016 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,043 a tonne.
  19. Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546HS 854720Japan: USD 66m at USD 26,538 a tonne. China: USD 21m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 13,203 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 32,976 a tonne.
  20. Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethaneHS 590320Japan: USD 65m at USD 30,373 a tonne. China: USD 641m (59 per cent of the line) at USD 7,636 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,325 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Vietnam with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Japan's part of everything Vietnam imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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