2025 Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export Data: HS 8471 Growth and U.S. Exposure

Key Takeaways

Vietnam's HS Code 8471 trade data for Automatic Data Processing Machines in 2025 shows a surge in exports, driven by concentrated product and buyer structures.

• Portable laptops (HS 847130) dominated Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export, accounting for 68.6% ($24.46B) of total value, with storage units (HS 847170) and processing units (HS 847150) trailing at 10.6% and 5.4%, respectively.
• The U.S. absorbed 60.1% of exports, while South Korea and China Hong Kong emerged as key hubs for components, reflecting regional supply chain dependencies.
• Top 3 buyers (Samsung, King Pacific, Greystone) represented 97.8% of export value, highlighting extreme buyer concentration.
• Exports doubled in 2025 (83% value growth, 98% shipment surge), but new 20% U.S. tariffs pose risks to this momentum.

This overview covers the period January–December 2025 and is based on verified customs data from the yTrade database.

Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export Data Doubles in 2025

Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export data for the full year 2025 reached 35.64B USD across 1.66 million shipments. Compared to 2024’s 19.43B USD and 842,090 shipments, this represents a massive 83% surge in value and a 98% increase in frequency, indicating both robust market demand and a significant expansion in operational volume.

Under today’s policy environment, these historical totals help gauge the immense exposure of the hs code 8471 value to new U.S. tariffs. A 20% ad valorem duty was imposed on Vietnamese-origin HS 8471 goods in August 2025, directly targeting this major export category [[US Tariff Update

• Dimerco](https://dimerco.com/news-press/us-tariff-update-2025/)]. This policy change means the 2025 baseline likely reflects pre-tariff momentum, with future data critical for assessing the tariff’s impact on competitiveness and trade flows.

• Monitor margin pressure closely: The near-doubling of shipment frequency suggests high-volume, lower-margin trade may be prevalent, a model now under acute stress from the 20% U.S. tariff.
• Verify origin documentation: With Vietnam enhancing origin checks to combat transshipment [Latest Update as of November 17, 2025], ensure suppliers have robust proof of Vietnamese origin to avoid tariff penalties.
• Watch for demand shifts: The 2025 surge sets a high bar; tracking subsequent data will reveal if demand holds or if the new tariff triggers a diversion to alternative markets or sourcing strategies.

Table: Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export Value, Weight, Unit Price(Source: yTrade)

Metric	2025	2024	YoY Change
Total Value	35.64B USD	19.43B USD	+83.47%
Frequency	1.66M	842.09K	+97.68%

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Vietnam Primarily Exports Portable Laptops

Vietnam's primary export under HS 8471 is portable laptops (HS 847130), valued at $24.46 billion and accounting for 68.6% of the category's export value. The next most significant exports are storage units (HS 847170, $3.78B, 10.6%) and other processing units (HS 847150, $1.92B, 5.4%). This structure is highly concentrated, dominated by a single, consumer-ready finished product. The export mix suggests a major role in final assembly for the global laptop market, with a smaller but notable export stream of key internal components like storage drives.

Table: Vietnam HS Code 8471) Export Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

HS Code	Product Description	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency	Value Ratio
847130	Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display	24.46B	0.00	90.13M	1.44M	68.63%
847170	Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units	3.78B	0.00	36.42M	52.27K	10.61%
847150	Units of automatic data processing machines; processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units	1.92B	0.00	7.03M	15.67K	5.39%
847180	Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70	1.68B	0.00	40.08M	21.45K	4.70%
847149	Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41	1.57B	0.00	61.84K	9.69K	4.40%

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Vietnam’s Export Destinations for Automatic Data Processing Machines (Jan–Dec 2025)

Overall Market Reach (HS 8471)

Vietnam’s exports of Automatic Data Processing Machines are highly concentrated, with the United States as the dominant destination accounting for 60.1% of total export value, followed by China Mainland (6.3%), South Korea (5.1%), and China Hong Kong (3.7%). The significant share to Vietnam itself (1.5% of value, 40.7% of quantity) represents Returned Goods & Re-imports, indicating substantial bonded-zone staging or reverse logistics flows, not final foreign consumption.

Sub-Code Export Networks

For sub-HS 847130, the main importers are the United States, South Korea, and the Netherlands.
Top 5: United States ($18.14B), South Korea ($683.71M), Netherlands ($557.64M), United Kingdom ($544.81M), Canada ($459.77M).
The U.S. is the primary end-market for finished assemblies. South Korea and the Netherlands serve as key regional logistics and distribution hubs for Europe. The UK and Canada represent major direct consumer markets.

For sub-HS 847170, the main importers are South Korea, China Hong Kong, and the United States.
Top 5: South Korea ($991.95M), China Hong Kong ($985.75M), United States ($665.60M), China Mainland ($294.42M), Mexico ($260.55M).
South Korea and China Hong Kong act as critical processing and re-export centers, likely for components. The U.S. and Mexico flows suggest integrated North American supply chains, while China Mainland imports are for manufacturing or assembly.

For sub-HS 847150, the main importers are China Mainland, the United States, and Bhutan.
Top 5: China Mainland ($1.40B), United States ($166.98M), Bhutan ($112.01M), Malaysia ($74.07M), South Korea ($68.99M).
China is the overwhelming destination, indicating a heavy reliance on its manufacturing ecosystem for this specific component or sub-assembly. The smaller, high-value shipments to Bhutan and Malaysia suggest niche, specialized demand or regional distribution points.

Table: Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

HS Code	Country	Value	Quantity	Frequency	Weight
847130	UNITED STATES	18.14B	41.23M	966.60K	N/A
	SOUTH KOREA	683.71M	1.47M	18.08K	N/A
	NETHERLANDS	557.64M	1.04M	44.91K	N/A
	UNITED KINGDOM	544.81M	1.22M	29.50K	N/A
	CANADA	459.77M	918.17K	77.11K	N/A
847170	SOUTH KOREA	991.95M	20.83M	10.18K	N/A
	CHINA HONGKONG	985.75M	4.44M	5.70K	N/A
	UNITED STATES	665.60M	2.54M	4.19K	N/A
	CHINA MAINLAND	294.42M	1.91M	1.50K	N/A
	MEXICO	260.55M	160.75K	612.00	N/A
847150	CHINA MAINLAND	1.40B	6.42M	8.45K	N/A
	UNITED STATES	166.98M	177.90K	2.00K	N/A
	BHUTAN	112.01M	24.74K	66.00	N/A
	MALAYSIA	74.07M	2.18K	392.00	N/A
	SOUTH KOREA	68.99M	21.64K	541.00	N/A

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Vietnam’s Automatic Data Processing Machine Export Market is Dominated by Major Contract Buyers

The market is highly concentrated around a few repeat, large-volume buyers, who accounted for 97.8% of total export value in 2025. The remaining segments—infrequent bulk buyers, frequent small-ticket buyers, and occasional buyers—collectively represent less than 3% of the market's value, indicating a significant concentration risk with heavy reliance on key accounts.

Suppliers must prioritize retention and ensure high service levels, with full documentation readiness for major contracts, especially given new US tariffs on these goods [Freight and duty to export Computer workstation from Vietnam] and enhanced Vietnamese origin verification (Freight and duty to export Computer workstation from Vietnam).

yTrade’s buyer list includes: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS BENELUX BV, KING PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD, and GREYSTONE DATA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

• Focus sales resources on securing and servicing existing major accounts.
• Prepare for stringent compliance and documentation checks for all shipments.

Table: Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines (HS Code 8471) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

Buyer Company	Value	Quantity	Frequency	Weight
WISTRON TECHNOLOGY MALAYSIA SDN BHD	4.27B	8.43M	328.92K	N/A
ENORMOUS TECHNOLOGY INC	4.07B	7.36M	57.72K	N/A
APPLE INC	3.68B	13.21M	32.48K	N/A
FOXCONN SINGAPORE PTE LTD	******	******	******	******

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much Automatic Data Processing Machines did Vietnam Export in 2025 (HS Code 8471)?

According to the yTrade customs database, Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export under HS Code 8471 reached $35.64B across 1.66M shipments in 2025, marking an 83% increase from 2024.

What is the HS Code 8471 breakdown for Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export?

Vietnam’s primary export was portable laptops (HS 847130), accounting for $24.46B, followed by storage units (HS 847170) at $3.78B and processing units (HS 847150) at $1.92B.

Who are the main partners for Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export (HS Code 8471)?

The U.S. was the top destination, absorbing 60.1% of the total export value, followed by South Korea (5.1%) and China Hong Kong (3.7%).

Why does the unit price differ across partners in Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Export?

Price differences stem from the sub-code mix, with portable laptops (HS 847130) commanding higher prices in the U.S., while other components like storage units (HS 847170) are traded at lower price points.

How to verify a Vietnam Automatic Data Processing Machines Exporter?

Check for consistent shipment frequency; confirm HS 8471 sub-code alignment (e.g., portable laptops dominance); validate recurring trade with key markets like the U.S. or South Korea.

How is Automatic Data Processing Machines typically used in this trade flow?

Vietnam exports primarily serve the laptop market, with portable laptops used in consumer electronics and storage and processing units feeding into broader electronics manufacturing.