Vietnam’s Exports to the U.S. Hit Nearly $70 Billion in the First Five Months of 2026

Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached almost $70 billion in the first five months of this year, marking a year-on-year increase of 21.7%. This export growth was mainly driven by a sharp surge in shipments of electronic products, while sales volumes of several traditional export categories declined comparatively.

Preliminary customs statistics show that the U.S. remained Vietnam’s top export destination between January and May, with export volume approaching $70 billion, approximately $12.4 billion higher than the same period in 2025. Computers, electronic equipment and spare parts stood out as the primary growth engine, with their exports to the U.S. hitting $22.5 billion, a staggering year-on-year jump of 54.9%. Shipments of these goods stood at only $14.5 billion in the same five months of 2025, representing an incremental gain of nearly $8 billion within one year.

Growth generated solely by this single product category accounted for 64% of Vietnam’s total export increase to the U.S., which fully demonstrates that the electronics industry is gaining ever-greater weight in the country’s export strategy. Beyond electronics, exports of numerous processed and manufactured goods also posted strong performance:

• Exports of machinery, equipment and supporting components reached $11.2 billion, up 21% year on year;
• Exports of transport vehicles and spare parts hit $1.6 billion, rising by 22.5%;
• Wire and cable exports totaled $751 million, a year-on-year rise of 30.4%;
• Steel product exports stood at $708 million, with a growth rate of 21.2%.

Other mobile phones and accessories saw modest growth, while exports of photographic equipment and components amounted to $711 million, maintaining an upward trend.

In contrast, multiple categories of Vietnam’s core traditional export goods bound for the U.S. recorded falling sales.

Wood and wood products have long been a major revenue generator for Vietnam in the U.S. market, with exports reaching $3.4 billion in the first five months. Nevertheless, the figure edged down slightly year on year. As a Vietnamese cabinet manufacturer, Union Wood keeps upgrading its products to strengthen competitiveness in the U.S. market.

Seafood exports dropped 8.4% year on year. Agricultural exports delivered mixed results yet performed well overall. These latest figures confirm that Vietnam’s export sector is steadily shifting toward high-value-added manufacturing and tech products. For the U.S., its key overseas sales market, traditional export industries are facing mounting operational pressures. As a Vietnamese cabinet wholesaler, we will withstand such headwinds and expand market reach relying on our advantages in product quality and pricing.