Vietnam is now one of the busiest exporting countries in Asia. In 2025 the country shipped roughly US$475 billion worth of goods, about 17% more than the year before, and it sits among the 20 largest exporters in the world. For anyone looking for buyers, suppliers or market size, the first question is simple: what does Vietnam actually export?
This guide lists the top 10 products Vietnam exports, grouped by HS code, with approximate yearly values, the main buyers and the reason each product keeps growing. Values are rounded and based on 2025 trade statistics, the latest full-year figures available going into 2026.
Vietnam Export Snapshot
- Total exports (2025): about US$475 billion, up roughly 17%
- Biggest buyer: the United States, followed by China, South Korea, Japan and the European Union
- Biggest product group: electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85)
- Share of manufactured goods: close to 90% of all exports
Top 10 Products Vietnam Exports
The table below ranks the leading export chapters. Figures are approximate and rounded to the nearest US$ billion.
| Rank | Product | HS code | Approx. value (US$ billion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical machinery and electronics | 85 | 159 |
| 2 | Machinery and computers | 84 | 79 |
| 3 | Footwear | 64 | 26 |
| 4 | Knitted apparel | 61 | 25 |
| 5 | Woven apparel | 62 | 20 |
| 6 | Furniture and bedding | 94 | 20 |
| 7 | Plastics and plastic articles | 39 | 16 |
| 8 | Fish and seafood | 03 | 12 |
| 9 | Wood and wood articles | 44 | 10 |
| 10 | Coffee, tea and spices | 09 | 9 |
1. Electrical Machinery and Electronics (HS 85)
Electronics is the engine of Vietnam's export story. Smartphones, phone parts, chips, cables, displays and audio devices make up about one third of all outbound shipments. Global brands run large assembly and testing plants in the north of the country, and that is why HS 8517 (phones) and HS 8542 (integrated circuits) appear again and again in Vietnam export data. The United States, China, South Korea and the European Union buy most of these goods.
2. Machinery and Computers (HS 84)
Computers, data processing units, printers and their parts come next. Growth here has been fast because many companies moved part of their computer and server production to Vietnam. HS 8471 and HS 8473 are the codes buyers and exporters search most often.
3. Footwear (HS 64)
Vietnam is among the top two or three footwear exporters worldwide. Sports shoes, sandals and casual shoes with rubber or textile uppers are shipped mainly to the United States, the European Union, Japan and China. Large orders from international sportswear labels keep factory volumes high all year.
4. Knitted Apparel (HS 61)
T-shirts, sweaters, sportswear and activewear fall under this chapter. Competitive labour costs, fast delivery and trade agreements with major buyers help Vietnamese suppliers win repeat orders from retail chains in North America and Europe.
5. Woven Apparel (HS 62)
Jackets, trousers, suits, shirts and outerwear make up this group. Together with knitted apparel, clothing exports are worth more than US$45 billion a year, which makes garments one of the most stable sources of export income.
6. Furniture and Bedding (HS 94)
Wooden chairs, sofas, tables, beds, mattresses and lighting are shipped mainly to the United States, Japan and Europe. Most furniture factories are clustered in the southern provinces around Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Dong Nai.
7. Plastics and Plastic Articles (HS 39)
Plastic films, packaging, pipes, household goods and raw plastic forms are exported across Asia and to the United States. Local producers supply both finished products and materials used by other factories.
8. Fish and Seafood (HS 03)
Shrimp, pangasius (basa) fillets, tuna and squid are the leading seafood lines. Vietnam is one of the largest seafood suppliers in the world, and frozen shrimp and pangasius remain the star products for buyers in the United States, Japan, China and the European Union.
9. Wood and Wood Articles (HS 44)
Wood chips, plywood, pellets and wood panels are sold mostly to China, Japan, South Korea and the United States. This group also feeds the furniture trade, so the two often rise and fall together.
10. Coffee, Tea and Spices (HS 09)
Vietnam is the largest producer of Robusta coffee and the second-larges
t coffee exporter in the world. Black pepper, cinnamon and green tea add to the total. Strong global prices pushed the value of this group sharply higher in recent years, even though the quantity shipped changed only a little.
Trends to Watch in 2026
- Chips and servers: electronics growth is shifting from phones toward computers, chips and data equipment.
- More buyers: exporters are selling more to India, the Middle East and ASEAN neighbours to rely less on a single market.
- Higher value goods: furniture, footwear and food makers are moving toward branded and processed products.
- Cost and shipping: freight rates and raw material prices continue to affect margins on low-priced goods.
How to Use Vietnam Export Data
If you buy from Vietnam, export data shows which companies ship a product, how often, to which countries and at what price. If you sell in Vietnam or compete with its exporters, the same data shows market size and shifts in demand. Searching by HS code is the quickest way to narrow down a product, for example 8517 for phones, 6404 for shoes or 0901 for coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the number one export of Vietnam?
Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) is the largest export group, worth roughly US$159 billion, with smartphones as the single biggest product line.
Who is the biggest buyer of Vietnamese goods?
The United States, which takes close to a third of everything Vietnam ships abroad.
What does Vietnam export in agriculture?
Coffee, rice, black pepper, cashew nuts, fruit, tea and seafood.
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