Imports of machinery and equipment in the first three months of 2026 reached nearly $15.5 billion.
Vietnam's imports of machinery and equipment in the first quarter of 2026 recorded a growth rate of 22.67% compared to the same period last year, reaching a value of nearly 15.5 billion USD.
According to preliminary statistics from the Customs Department, Vietnam's imports of machinery and equipment in the first three months of 2026 reached nearly US$15.5 billion, an increase of 22.67% compared to the same period in 2025. In March 2026 alone, the import value exceeded US$5.55 billion, an increase of 37.26% compared to February 2026 and a 14.55% increase compared to the same period last year.
China leads the market share in machinery supply.
China continues to be the largest supplier of machinery and equipment to Vietnam, accounting for an overwhelming 62.7% of the country's total import value. In the first three months of 2026, imports from this market reached nearly US$9.72 billion, an increase of 25.05% compared to the same period in 2025.
In March 2026 alone, trade turnover from China reached nearly $3.36 billion, recording a growth of 37.78% compared to February 2026 and a 9.26% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Volatility in the Japanese and South Korean markets
Japan ranked second with a 7.74% share, reaching nearly $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026; however, this figure decreased slightly by 2.32% compared to the previous year. In March 2026, imports from Japan reached over $479.8 million, a sharp increase of 32.52% compared to the previous month, but still down 1.12% compared to the same period in 2025.
The South Korean market ranked third with a turnover of over $1.15 billion, an increase of 4.88% compared to the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 7.43% of the total import value of this product group nationwide.
| Main market | Trade value (Billion USD) | Percentage (%) | Compared to the same period (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 9.72 | 62.70% | +25.05% |
| Japan | 1.20 | 7.74% | -2.32% |
| Korea | 1.15 | 7.43% | +4.88% |
Overall, the trend of importing machinery and equipment from most markets in the first three months of 2026 showed growth in value, reflecting the strong recovery and development of domestic investment and production demand.
