Viet Nam-Singapore Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $21.30B total volume โ€ขViet Nam deficit: $11.54B

Viet Nam โ†’ Singapore

$4.88B

Exports (2023)

Singapore โ†’ Viet Nam

$16.42B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$11.54B

Deficit for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$21.30B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Viet Nam and Singapore. Green line shows exports from Viet Nam, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Viet Nam-Singapore commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Viet Nam โ†’ Singapore Exports

$4.88B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
7.6% top product
1Glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70
$371.86M
7.6% of exports
2Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$331.41M
6.8% of exports
3Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$221.19M
4.5% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$217.00M
4.4% of exports
5Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$205.11M
4.2% of exports
6Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$182.60M
3.7% of exports
7Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers
$156.80M
3.2% of exports
8Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$149.27M
3.1% of exports
9Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$133.01M
2.7% of exports
10Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$128.41M
2.6% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Viet Nam's export portfolio to Singapore demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Singapore โ†’ Viet Nam Imports

$16.42B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
30.2% concentration
1Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$4.97B
30.2% of imports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$2.11B
12.8% of imports
3Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$1.73B
10.5% of imports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$311.28M
1.9% of imports
5Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts
$289.88M
1.8% of imports
6Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$266.97M
1.6% of imports
7Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiers
$205.25M
1.2% of imports
8Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$200.32M
1.2% of imports
9Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$190.57M
1.2% of imports
10Electronic integrated circuits: memories
$186.04M
1.1% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Singapore reveals significant dependencyin electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Viet Nam demonstrates competitive strength in exportingglass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70 to Singapore, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $21.30B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Singapore Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $21.30 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a deficit of $11.54 billion
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports include glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Singapore include electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $21.30B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Viet Nam leveraging its comparative advantages in glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Viet Nam's specialization in glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70complements Singapore's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $21.30B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $21.30B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $21.30 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70 and electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Viet Nam's trade deficit of $11.54 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70 may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Viet Nam and Singapore represents a total trade volume of $21.30 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with imports exceeding exportsby $11.54 billion.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Singapore total $4.88 billion, with competitive advantages in glass: articles n.e.c. in chapter 70, representing $371.86M or7.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Singapore amount to $16.42 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits, with Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits comprising30.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Viet Nam's strategic sourcing from Singapore. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023