Vietnam and Germany's trade relations make each other's most significant export-import trade partners. Germany is the most significant exporting partner of Vietnam, to which Vietnam exports the most. According to the Vietnam export data, in 2025, Vietnam will export $20.36 billion worth of goods. Vietnam strongly maintains a trade surplus with Germany worth $16.26 billion, which shows that Vietnam's exports are continuously growing more than Vietnam's imports. These data show the Vietnam-Germany trade relationship and the significance of their trade and its benefits to Germany. This article analyzes the Germany-Vietnam trade relationship, Vietnam's imports, and Vietnam's exports to Germany.

Vietnam Import Data

The import sector of Vietnam with Germany is growing steadily as compared to the export sector; according to the Vietnam import data, Vietnam imports $3.7 billion in 2024, which is a little bit higher than 2023 imports, which were $3.6 billion. Vietnam generally imports food and agriculture-related products in very low quantities. The top products imported by Vietnam from Germany are: 

• Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Parts Thereof (HS code 88)

This is the most demanded product by Vietnam from Germany. According to the Vietnam import data, in 2025, Vietnam will import approximately $953.55 million from Germany. It holds roughly 21.97% of the share in the total share of Vietnam's imports from Germany.

• Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, Boilers (HS code 84)

 These products come under the HS code; these types of products generally include

1. Air Conditioning Machines (HS 8415) 
2. Refrigerators and Freezers (HS 8418) 
3. Air or Vacuum Pumps and Compressors (HS 8414) 
4. Automatic Data Processing Machines / Computers (HS 8471) 

According to the Vietnam-Germany import data, Vietnam imported goods worth $722.12 million in 2025, which covers 16.64% of the total imports of Vietnam from Germany.

• Optical, Technical, Medical Apparatus (HS code 90)

 This product includes:

1. Medical Imaging Equipment 
2. Optical Instruments 
3. Medical and Surgical Instruments 
4. Measuring and Testing Instruments 

According to the import data, in 2025, it was imported for a worth of $438 million, with 10.10% of the holdings in the total imports of Vietnam from Germany

• Electrical & Electronic Equipment (HS code 85)

 This product comes under the HS code 85, and this product is widely used by all countries. According to the data on Germany-Vietnam trade relations, Vietnam imports $417 million worth of goods in 2025, with the holding of a 9.62% share in the total imports of Vietnam from Germany.

Vietnam Export Data

The export sector of Vietnam is very strong. Vietnam's exports exceeded imports with Germany. Vietnam's exports to Germany reached $20.36 billion, which indicates the massive gap between the imports and exports of Vietnam and Germany.

• Electrical machinery and equipment (HS code 85)

According to the Vietnam export data, Vietnam exports to Germany the following:

• Total export: $5.17 billion

• Total share: 25.4%

• Growth rate: 12.5%

• Footwear (HS code 64)

According to the data, Vietnam's total export to Germany was

• Total export: $3.92 billion

• Total share: 19.3%

• Growth rate: 11.0%

• Nuclear reactors and boilers (HS code 84)

According to the Vietnam export data:

• Total export: $2.52 billion 

• Total share: 12.54%

• Growth rate: 8.8%

• Articles of apparel, not knitted (HS code 62)

According to the export value:

• Total export: $1.49 billion

• Total share: 7.8%

• Growth rate: 6.5%

• Coffee, tea, maté, and agricultural spices (HS code 90)

According to the export value of Vietnam, in 2025, Vietnam will export to Germany the following:

• Total export: $1.30 billion

• Total share: 6.4%

• Growth rate: 18.2%

Conclusion

According to the data and Germany-Vietnam trade relations, it indicates that Germany is one of the top export destinations for Vietnam, and Vietnam imports its top products from Germany. Vietnam and Germany recorded bilateral trade worth $24 billion in 2025, with Vietnam posting a substantial trade surplus of nearly $16 billion in 2025, which indicates the massive growth and focus of Vietnam towards its export sector.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• What was the total Vietnam-Germany trade turnover in 2025?

The total Vietnam-Germany bilateral trade turnover exceeded USD 13.6 billion in 2025.

• How much did Vietnam export to Germany in 2025?

Vietnam's exports to Germany reached more than USD 9.5 billion in 2025.

• How much did Vietnam import from Germany in 2025?

Vietnam's imports from Germany were approximately USD 4.1 billion in 2025.

• What are Vietnam's major exports to Germany?

Electronics, machinery, textiles, footwear, furniture, coffee, and seafood are among the major exports of Vietnam to Germany. 

• What products does Vietnam import from Germany?

Vietnam mainly imports machinery, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive parts, and electronic equipment from Germany.

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