This growth was mainly driven by processed and manufactured industrial products such as phones, computers and electronic parts, machinery and equipment, footwear, textiles, as well as EU-compliant agricultural and aquatic products including coffee, cashew nuts, processed seafood, and fruits and vegetables.

Export performance varied across EU member states. While Germany and Italy recorded double-digit growth compared with 2024, markets such as the Netherlands and Spain posted slight declines from the previous month, reflecting seasonal demand fluctuations and increasing competition from other suppliers.

In the first nine months of 2025, the EU accounted for 12.4% of Vietnam’s total exports—similar to the same period in 2024. Although smaller than the US market in scale, the EU remains a strategic export destination, particularly for green-industry products, sustainably certified agricultural and aquatic goods, and high-value processed items. This trend indicates that Vietnam continues to maintain a balanced export structure while effectively leveraging EVFTA advantages to strengthen its position in the European market.

Source: Calculated from Vietnam Customs data

According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s exports to the EU reached USD4.723 billion in September 2025, down 1.94% from August 2025 but up significantly by 20.12% year-on-year. In the first nine months of 2025, total exports reached USD41.711 billion, up 9.53% year-on-year, reinforcing the EU’s critical role in Vietnam’s overall export structure.

·         Netherlands remained Vietnam’s largest export market, reaching USD1.143 billion in September 2025 (-4.87% MoM; +13.39% YoY), accounting for 23.48% of total EU exports. Cumulative exports reached USD9.793 billion (+3.58% YoY), highlighting the Netherlands’ importance as a key transshipment hub for Vietnamese goods entering the EU.

·         Germany ranked second with USD760.36 million (+7.58% MoM; +34.73% YoY). Nine-month exports totaled USD6.963 billion (+19.5%), reflecting strong demand recovery in the German market.

·         Italy came third with USD453.98 million (+3.08% MoM; +31.09% YoY), bringing the nine-month total to USD3.985 billion, up 8.44% year-on-year.

·         France recorded USD337.35 million (-5.97% MoM; +27.5% YoY), with cumulative exports rising to USD2.983 billion (+19.77%), accounting for 7.15% of total EU exports.

·         Spain saw a notable decline, reaching USD327.85 million (-10.15% MoM; +2.63% YoY), with nine-month exports at USD3.179 billion, up 4.15%.

Among large markets, Belgium was a rare bright spot, posting USD294.54 million (+15.15% MoM; +4.71% YoY), though nine-month exports declined slightly by 0.6% to USD2.744 billion.

·         Austria: USD204.39 million (-19.51% MoM; +47.31% YoY); nine-month exports USD1.978 billion (+28.74%).

·         Czech Republic: USD205.60 million (+29.67% MoM; +28.56% YoY); cumulative USD1.432 billion (+26.29%).

·         Sweden: USD108.85 million (+0.12% MoM; +33.7% YoY); cumulative USD963.09 million (+25.43%).

·         Poland: USD288.88 million (-8% MoM; +12.64% YoY); cumulative USD2.579 billion (+13.27%).

Lithuania continued to stand out with the strongest growth, reaching USD25.17 million in September (+85.6% YoY) and USD249.17 million in nine months (+100.75%).

·         Ireland: USD64.93 million (+3.62% MoM; -25.13% YoY); cumulative USD603.14 million (-20.19%).

·         Denmark: USD29.76 million (-13.83% MoM; +12.26% YoY); cumulative USD301.47 million (-4.93%).

Other declining markets included Portugal, Finland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, and Croatia (-18% to -28%). Luxembourg posted the sharpest nine-month decline (-28.41%), despite a sudden increase in September.

Overall, Vietnam’s exports to the EU maintained robust double-digit growth year-on-year, with notable surges in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Lithuania. Despite a slight monthly decline, the nine-month growth of 9.53% reflects a stable recovery trend. Vietnamese enterprises continue to leverage EVFTA tariff preferences effectively, particularly in electronics, textiles, footwear, and processed agricultural goods. Further diversification and stronger compliance with EU technical and sustainability standards will be essential for long-term growth.

In September 2025, Vietnam’s exports to the EU reached USD4.723 billion, down 1.94% from August but up 20.12% year-on-year. For the first nine months, export turnover reached USD41.711 billion, up 9.53% year-on-year.

·         Computers, electronic products, and components:
USD960.39 million (-1.11% MoM; +29.8% YoY); nine-month USD6.775 billion (16.24% share).

·         Phones and components:
USD570.49 million (-20.04% MoM; +35.24% YoY); nine-month USD5.443 billion (13.05%).

·         Machinery, equipment, tools, and spare parts:
USD650.92 million (+8.28% MoM; -1.43% YoY); nine-month USD5.256 billion (12.60%).

·         Footwear:
USD507.59 million (+26.29% MoM; +20.54% YoY); cumulative USD4.420 billion.

·         Textiles and garments:
USD380.94 million (-4.54% MoM; +17.72% YoY); nine-month USD3.552 billion.

·         Coffee:
USD188.63 million (+9.71% MoM; +81.03% YoY); nine-month USD2.914 billion (+74.29%).

·         Cashew nuts:
USD94.34 million (-15.03% MoM; +38.92% YoY); cumulative USD774.21 million.

·         Seafood:
USD115.08 million (-0.05% MoM; +31.1% YoY); nine-month USD902.51 million.

·         Fruits and vegetables:
USD29.28 million (+142.99% YoY); nine-month USD269 million.

·         Iron and steel:
USD136.29 million (+47.16% MoM; -0.83% YoY); nine-month USD1.296 billion.

·         Wood and wood products:
USD47.38 million (+12.25% MoM; +59.03% YoY); nine-month USD406.66 million (+16.69%).

Source: Calculations from Vietnam Customs data

Overall, Vietnam’s September 2025 export structure to the EU shows a well-balanced mix of high-tech products, consumer goods, and agricultural items. While industrial goods remained stable, strong momentum came from footwear, coffee, and fruits—highlighting Vietnam’s effective utilization of EVFTA benefits and adaptability to European consumption trends.

T.Huong

Source: Vitic