U.S. Imports from Vietnam: A Comprehensive Product Breakdown

Examining the $136.6 billion trade relationship through detailed product category analysis

Key Insights from U.S.-Vietnam Trade

Electronics dominance: Electrical and electronic equipment represents the largest import category at $42.57 billion, showcasing Vietnam's growing manufacturing capabilities in this sector
Diverse product portfolio: The U.S. imports over 40 distinct product categories from Vietnam, ranging from high-tech machinery to agricultural products
Growth trajectory: U.S. imports from Vietnam have grown at an annualized rate of 18.7% from 2018-2023, with Vietnam becoming the 8th largest trading partner for the U.S.

Comprehensive Import Value Table (2024)

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of products imported by the United States from Vietnam during 2024, organized by product category and ranked by import value. All figures are in USD.

Product Category	Import Value (2024)
Electrical and Electronic Equipment	$42.57 billion
Machinery and Mechanical Appliances	$29.21 billion
Furniture, Lighting, Signs	$15.00 billion
Footwear and Related Items	$9.13 billion
Knit Apparel	$8.52 billion
Non-Knit Apparel	$6.81 billion
Plastics	$3.67 billion
Toys, Games, Sports Equipment	$2.97 billion
Commodities Not Specified	$1.99 billion
Rubber Products	$1.88 billion
Optical, Photo, Medical Apparatus	$1.61 billion
Leather Goods	$1.53 billion
Iron and Steel Articles	$1.40 billion
Vehicles	$1.12 billion
Wood and Wood Articles	$1.11 billion
Edible Fruits and Nuts	$1.09 billion
Raw Iron and Steel	$1.08 billion
Seafood	$1.06 billion
Coffee, Tea, Spices	$861.23 million
Paper and Paperboard	$851.65 million
Seafood Preparations	$740.66 million
Soaps and Lubricants	$667.73 million
Base Metal Tools	$631.53 million
Animal Origin Products	$45.49 million
Special Fabrics	$45.32 million

Key Electronics Exports to the United States

Within the electrical and electronic equipment category, which comprises the largest segment of Vietnam's exports to the U.S., specific products stand out:

High-Value Electronic Products

The electronics sector has seen substantial growth, with these specific products leading Vietnam's exports to the United States:

Broadcasting Equipment: $19.3 billion
Computers: $8.78 billion
Telephones: $5.2 billion (estimated)
Integrated Circuits: $3.4 billion (estimated)
Electronic Components: $2.5 billion (estimated)

These figures highlight Vietnam's growing importance as a manufacturing hub for electronic products, particularly as companies diversify their supply chains beyond China.

Historical Import Trends (2022-2024)

Looking at the historical data reveals the growth trajectory of key product categories imported from Vietnam:

Visualizing U.S. Imports from Vietnam

The following mindmap illustrates the hierarchical relationship between major import categories and their sub-categories, providing a clear visual representation of the U.S.-Vietnam trade ecosystem:

mindmap root["U.S. Imports from Vietnam"] ["Electrical & Electronics ($42.57B)"] ["Broadcasting Equipment"] ["Computers"] ["Telephones"] ["Integrated Circuits"] ["Machinery ($29.21B)"] ["Industrial Machinery"] ["Mechanical Appliances"] ["Parts & Components"] ["Household & Furniture ($15.00B)"] ["Furniture"] ["Lighting Fixtures"] ["Home Decor"] ["Apparel & Textiles ($15.33B)"] ["Knit Apparel ($8.52B)"] ["Non-knit Apparel ($6.81B)"] ["Footwear ($9.13B)"] ["Athletic Shoes"] ["Leather Footwear"] ["Other Footwear"] ["Consumer Goods"] ["Toys & Games ($2.97B)"] ["Sporting Equipment"] ["Leather Goods ($1.53B)"] ["Raw Materials & Components"] ["Plastics ($3.67B)"] ["Rubber ($1.88B)"] ["Iron & Steel ($2.48B)"] ["Agricultural Products"] ["Seafood ($1.06B)"] ["Fruits & Nuts ($1.09B)"] ["Coffee & Spices ($861.23M)"]

Tariff Impacts on U.S.-Vietnam Trade

Recent policy changes are set to impact the trade relationship between the United States and Vietnam. A significant development is the upcoming implementation of a reciprocal tariff rate of 46% on imports from Vietnam, scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2025.

Affected Industries and Companies

The new tariffs will particularly impact major corporations in these sectors:

Apparel: Nike manufactures approximately 25% of its footwear in Vietnam
Furniture: Major U.S. retailers source significant portions of furniture from Vietnam
Toys: Companies may face increased costs that could be passed to consumers
Electronics: Tech companies with manufacturing operations in Vietnam will see increased import costs