Goods imports:
~US$ 350 billion per year (world top 20)
Vietnam
Vietnam — Global Import Market
Vietnam is one of the world's fastest-growing importers, bringing in roughly US$ 350 billion in goods each year. As a rising manufacturing and export hub, it imports large volumes of electronics, machinery, fabrics, steel, and components to feed its factories.
Market overview — imports by volume
Global share of imports:
~1.4%
Import reliance:
heavy on machinery, electronics, and production inputs
Notable:
one of the fastest-growing import markets in the world
Top 10 imported items by value
1. Electrical machinery & electronics
2. Machinery & mechanical appliances
3. Textile fabrics & materials
4. Iron & steel
5. Plastics & articles
6. Chemical products
7. Mineral fuels & oils
8. Vehicle parts
9. Food & beverages
10. Precision & measuring instruments
What this means for Canadian exporters
Vietnam is a fast-growing, low-barrier import market for Canadian exporters of food, raw materials, and industrial inputs. As a CPTPP partner, Canada enjoys preferential access that makes Vietnam a practical and growing target for non-US diversification.