According to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, by the end of June 2025, bilateral trade between Vietnam and Germany reached approximately USD 6.65 billion, up 18.8% compared to the same period in 2024.
Vietnam’s exports to Germany totaled over USD 4.75 billion, while imports stood at USD 1.9 billion, increasing by 24%and 7.4% year-on-year, respectively.
Coffee Exports: The Key Driver of Growth
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A major contributor to Vietnam’s export growth to Germany was coffee, with export turnover exceeding USD 824.85 million, a remarkable 113% increase compared to the first half of 2024. Coffee accounted for approximately 17.4% of Vietnam’s total exports to Germany.
Vietnam’s coffee exports achieved a record-high performance as average export prices reached over USD 5,700 per ton, up more than 59% year-on-year.
Germany continues to be Vietnam’s largest coffee importer, accounting for 16.3% of total coffee exports, followed by Italy (7.9%) and Spain (7.4%).
Vietnam is currently the second-largest coffee supplier to Germany, just behind Brazil.
Other Export Highlights
Apart from coffee, several other export categories also posted strong growth:
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Computers, electronics, and components: USD 551.85 million (+30%)
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Seafood: USD 100.5 million (+6%)
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Cashew nuts: USD 79.6 million (+25%)
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Pepper: USD 75.44 million (+57%)
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Fruits and vegetables: USD 39.79 million (+24%)
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Machinery and spare parts: USD 701.62 million (+19%)
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Textiles and garments: USD 446.11 million (+22%)
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Footwear: USD 379.55 million (+2%)
Import Growth from Germany
On the import side, Vietnam’s imports from Germany rose 7.4%, focusing on:
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Machinery and spare parts: USD 688.04 million (+12%)
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Pharmaceuticals: USD 225.5 million (+38%)
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Computers, electronic products, and components: USD 91.23 million (+25%)
Strengthening Vietnam–Germany Trade Relations
With this trade performance, Germany remains Vietnam’s second-largest trading partner within the EU, and ranks 12th among Vietnam’s top global trading partners.
The strong momentum in Vietnam–Germany trade reflects the growing demand for high-quality Vietnamese agricultural and industrial products, especially coffee — a product that continues to strengthen Vietnam’s position in the global export market.