The twenty imports Vietnam is best placed to replace.

1. 1

   Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by...HS 600410

   Comes fromChina 70%, 34 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings... (exports USD 397m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 150m

   Countries that export it well14

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 2.3bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 24 per cent (2); China supplies 70 per cent (2).

   USD 2.3bnup 45% on 2022
2. 2

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

   Comes fromChina 63%, 35 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings... (exports USD 397m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 90m; 6 more lines in the heading, USD 504m

   Countries that export it well13

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 1.3bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 15 per cent (2); China supplies 63 per cent (2).

   USD 1.3bndown 17% on 2022
3. 3

   Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752

   Comes fromChina 78%, 23 source countries

   Nearest export strengthYarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of... (exports USD 281m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 36m; 15 more lines in the heading, USD 2.6bn

   Countries that export it well5

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 1.1bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 22 per cent (2); China supplies 78 per cent (2).

   USD 1.1bnup 32% on 2022
4. 4

   Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192

   Comes fromChina 96%, 25 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings... (exports USD 397m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 9m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 394m

   Countries that export it well3

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 537m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 18 per cent (2); China supplies 96 per cent (2).

   USD 537mdown 5% on 2022
5. 5

   Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530

   Comes fromChina 73%, 10 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other than ammonium... (exports USD 22m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 98m; 5 more lines in the heading, USD 377m

   Countries that export it well17

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 460m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 16 per cent (2); China supplies 73 per cent (2).

   USD 460mup 52% on 2022
6. 6

   Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibresHS 551511

   Comes fromChina 89%, 22 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed... (exports USD 225m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 1m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 65m

   Countries that export it well8

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 269m, top 9 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 20 per cent (2); China supplies 89 per cent (2).

   USD 269mup 102% on 2022
7. 7

   Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than...HS 551219

   Comes fromChina 80%, 27 source countries

   Nearest export strengthFibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed... (exports USD 225m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 4m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 51m

   Countries that export it well13

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 258m, top 9 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 24 per cent (2); China supplies 80 per cent (2).

   USD 258mdown 41% on 2022
8. 8

   Jackets: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610432

   Comes fromChina 100%, 16 source countries

   Nearest export strengthJerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of... (exports USD 2.6bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 14m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 62m

   Countries that export it well28

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 149m, top 17 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 8 per cent (3); China supplies 100 per cent (2).

   USD 149mfrom USD 764k in 2022
9. 9

   Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a...HS 841510

   Comes fromThailand 56%, 18 source countries

   Nearest export strengthMachinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases... (exports USD 24bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 4m; 5 more lines in the heading, USD 332m

   Countries that export it well6

   Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 995m, top 2 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 21 per cent (2); Thailand supplies 56 per cent (1).

   USD 995mup 30% on 2022
10. 10

    Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736

    Comes fromChina 64%, 5 source countries

    Nearest export strengthCyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene (exports USD 586m)

    Exports of this linenone recorded; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 161m

    Countries that export it well10

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 793m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 33 per cent (1); China supplies 64 per cent (2).

    USD 793mdown 2% on 2022
11. 11

    Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or...HS 850300

    Comes fromChina 70%, 34 source countries

    Nearest export strengthElectronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether... (exports USD 29bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 246m

    Countries that export it well27

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 790m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 43 per cent (1); China supplies 70 per cent (2).

    USD 790mup 60% on 2022
12. 12

    Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 740811

    Comes fromThailand 75%, 11 source countries

    Nearest export strengthCopper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper (exports USD 1.3bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 13m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 335m

    Countries that export it well25

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 563m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 45 per cent (1); Thailand supplies 75 per cent (2).

    USD 563mup 58% on 2022
13. 13

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Comes fromChina 89%, 41 source countries

    Nearest export strengthIron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically... (exports USD 384m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 926m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 143m

    Countries that export it well33

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 531m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 28 per cent (1); China supplies 89 per cent (2).

    USD 531mup 18% on 2022
14. 14

    Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/gHS 390769

    Comes fromSouth Korea 49%, 26 source countries

    Nearest export strengthFloor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride... (exports USD 1.8bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 63m; 7 more lines in the heading, USD 1.7bn

    Countries that export it well34

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 508m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 13 per cent (2); South Korea supplies 49 per cent (1).

    USD 508mup 1% on 2022
15. 15

    Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereofHS 850490

    Comes fromChina 61%, 45 source countries

    Nearest export strengthElectronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether... (exports USD 29bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 149m; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 128m

    Countries that export it well25

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 505m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 40 per cent (1); China supplies 61 per cent (2).

    USD 505mup 25% on 2022
16. 16

    Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04...HS 600537

    Comes fromChina 67%, 26 source countries

    Nearest export strengthFabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings... (exports USD 397m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 30m; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 125m

    Countries that export it well14

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 430m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 45 per cent (1); China supplies 67 per cent (2).

    USD 430mup 16% on 2022
17. 17

    Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699

    Comes fromChina 69%, 47 source countries

    Nearest export strengthAluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading... (exports USD 279m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 422m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 16m

    Countries that export it well24

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 413m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 38 per cent (1); China supplies 69 per cent (2).

    USD 413mup 19% on 2022
18. 18

    Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210

    Comes fromThailand 95%, 29 source countries

    Nearest export strengthCement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially...

    Exports of this lineUSD 46m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 246m

    Countries that export it well60

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 408m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 40 per cent (1); Thailand supplies 95 per cent (2).

    USD 408mup 40% on 2022
19. 19

    Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and...HS 691010

    Comes fromChina 99%, 18 source countries

    Nearest export strengthCeramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles: other than... (exports USD 103m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 131m

    Countries that export it well18

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 376m, top 7 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 31 per cent (1); China supplies 99 per cent (2).

    USD 376mup 40% on 2022
20. 20

    Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531HS 853190

    Comes fromChina 88%, 37 source countries

    Nearest export strengthElectronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether... (exports USD 29bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 27m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 65m

    Countries that export it well20

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 373m, top 7 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Vietnam's export strengths in the top 47 per cent (1); China supplies 88 per cent (2).

    USD 373mup 37% on 2022

One line per customs heading. Products Vietnam already exports well and still imports are below, because they are a different conversation. No employment figures appear on this page, by decision.