The effective implementation of the EVFTA has facilitated Vietnamese businesses’ access to high-quality goods, raw materials, machinery, equipment and advanced technologies for domestic production, processing and consumption.

Despite global economic volatility, rising logistics costs and exchange rate fluctuations, Vietnam continues to record steady import growth from the EU. This reflects increasing demand among domestic enterprises for advanced products and technologies, especially in the processing and manufacturing industry, green production, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals.

Key import categories from the EU remain concentrated in machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts, high-tech products, pharmaceuticals, milk and dairy products, chemicals, textile-footwear raw materials and premium consumer goods. These are essential inputs that enhance production capacity, product quality and meet the consumption needs of Vietnam’s expanding middle-income population.

By market, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Belgium remain Vietnam’s largest import partners within the EU. Germany retains the top position due to its strong supply of machinery, equipment, components and high-tech vehicles. France and Ireland stand out in pharmaceuticals and chemicals, while the Netherlands and Belgium act as strategic trans-shipment hubs for distribution into Southeast Asia.

Overall, EU imports in August 2025 and the first eight months of 2025 continued to play a critical role in improving production quality, driving technological innovation and supporting Vietnam’s green transition — reaffirming the effectiveness of the EVFTA in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

Based on the latest statistics from Vietnam Customs, in August 2025, the value of imported goods from the EU reached approximately USD1.63 billion, up 2.6% from July 2025 and 1.9% year-on-year.

For the first eight months of 2025, total imports from the EU reached USD11.57 billion, up 6.4% compared with the same period of 2024, reflecting a stable and selective import expansion focused on higher-quality goods.

Major import product categories from the EU in the first eight months of 2025 include:

The structure of imports from the EU highlights a shift toward higher-value, sustainable and technologically advanced goods rather than general consumer products — a positive sign that reflects Vietnam’s strategic import orientation as it deepens integration with developed markets.