Despite global trade fluctuations, Vietnam – EU import and export activities remained robust in the first nine months of 2025, with total turnover approaching 55 billion USD, of which exports accounted for nearly 41 billion USD (up 9.3%) and imports 13 billion USD (up 4.3%).
Vietnam’s shrimp exports have surged to their highest level in three years, reaching more than 3.4 billion USD in the first nine months of 2025, a 22% year-on-year increase.
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the strong growth was driven by recovering demand in China, the US, the EU and the CPTPP bloc, along with Vietnamese businesses’ flexible adaptation to changing product segments and markets.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa to discuss bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual concerns on October 27, within the framework of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
76% of EU business leaders see Vietnam as an attractive investment destination. Moreover, 80% of European firms in Vietnam expressed optimism about strong growth prospects over the next five years.
VPSA Chairwoman Hoang Thi Lien said agricultural products of Vietnam, including spices, often transit Germany and the Netherlands before reaching other European destinations, adding that with the EVFTA in place, Vietnamese exporters enjoy greater access and competitive advantages.
A report by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, released in September 2025, noted that German capital began to flow into Vietnam in the early 1990s, shortly after the country began its economic reforms.
After five years of implementation, the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has not only generated substantial economic value, but also demonstrated its strategic significance in deepening Vietnam’s integration process, helping elevate the country’s standing on the international stage.
Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a special task force to address barriers and foster more balanced and effective trade.
The decision, however, exempts products made by Hoa Phat Group and its member companies while Formosa Ha Tinh will be subject to the 12.1% duty.
Exports from Vietnam to the EU have grown sharply, up 60% since the agreement took effect, adding 20 billion USD in export value. By contrast, EU exports to Vietnam increased by 10%, equivalent to about 1 billion USD.
Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son asked the EU to respond to Vietnam’s draft joint statement on the partnership elevation, and accelerate the ratification of the EVIPA by the remaining members.
Amid intensifying geo-economic competition and complex supply chain shifts, the EVFTA has emerged as a pillar of Vietnam’s open-door policy and sustainable development strategy.
The head of the European Parliament delelegation at AIPA-46 highlighted the effective implementation of the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), describing it as a model for the EU’s negotiations with other partners.
The EU is among the world’s top three importers of farm produce, but Vietnam holds only a 2% share – still modest compared to its agricultural production capacity and potential, which indicates vast growth potential in the EU if backed by a proper strategy.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed satisfaction with the positive results of bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, investment, defence, education, health care, and labour cooperation.
Vietnam’s strategic geographical location, coupled with its improving infrastructure and pro-business policies, further enhances its appeal to foreign investors, according to an article posted on thailandbusinessnews.com.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) officially took effect on August 1, 2020, the bilateral trade turnover has recorded stable and robust growth over the past five years.