Vietnam Integrated Circuits Exports 2025 | Top Importers

Key Takeaways

• Vietnam IC exports (HS 8542) reached $15.49 billion across 385,340 shipments in 2025
• Export value grew 11.18% year-on-year; shipment count grew 5.23%
• HS 854231 (processors and controllers): $11.60 billion — 75% of total IC export value
• HS 854239 (miscellaneous monolithic ICs): $3.34 billion — 22%
• Intel Corporation alone accounted for approximately $10.83 billion in IC purchases from Vietnam
• China Mainland (32.1%) and China Hong Kong (27.4%) together absorbed 59.5% of total export value
• U.S. 20% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods implemented August 2025; additional 25% semiconductor tariff effective January 2026

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

Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export Value in 2025

The Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export data for 2025 reached a total value of 15.49 billion USD across 385,340 shipments. This represents an 11.18% year-over-year increase in value from 2024, while shipment frequency grew at a more moderate 5.23%, indicating a positive expansion in both volume and average transaction value.

The gap between value growth (11.18%) and shipment growth (5.23%) indicates higher average value per shipment — consistent with a shift toward higher-complexity IC packages in Vietnam's export mix.

Table: Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export Value, Weight, Unit Price(Source: yTrade)

Metric	2025	2024	YoY Change
Total Export Value	15.49B USD	13.93B USD	+11.18%
Shipments	385.34K	366.17K	+5.23%

What Types of Integrated Circuits Does Vietnam Export

In 2025, Vietnam's primary integrated circuit (IC) exports were processors/controllers (HS 854231) and other miscellaneous ICs (HS 854239). Processors and controllers accounted for the vast majority of export value at $11.60 billion, representing about 75% of the total. Other ICs not elsewhere specified contributed $3.34 billion, or roughly 22% of the value. Exports of memories (HS 854232) and parts (HS 854290) were far smaller, each constituting about 1–2% of the total.

The dominance of processors and controllers (75% of value) reflects Intel's large-scale assembly and test operations in Ho Chi Minh City, which process chips for global distribution.

Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export by Product Type

• HS 854231 — Processors and controllers: Export value: $11.60 billion — 75% of total IC value
  • Includes CPUs, microcontrollers, DSPs; Intel's Vietnam facility is the primary source
• HS 854239 — Other monolithic integrated circuits: Export value: $3.34 billion — 22% of total value
• HS 854290 — Other IC parts: Export value: $268 million — 1.73%
• HS 854232 — Memory circuits: Export value: $251 million — 1.62%

Table: Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export by Product Type (Source: yTrade)

HS Code	Product Description	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency	Value Ratio
854231	Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits	11.60B	0.00	1.41B	172.55K	74.89%
854239	Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542	3.34B	0.00	6.92B	186.17K	21.55%
854290	Parts of electronic integrated circuits	268.25M	0.00	464.23M	14.16K	1.73%
854232	Electronic integrated circuits; memories	251.02M	0.00	62.98M	9.71K	1.62%
854233	Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers	31.20M	0.00	52.16M	2.75K	0.20%

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Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export by Country

Vietnam Integrated Circuits (HS 8542) exports in 2025 were concentrated in Asia, led by China Mainland (32.1% value share), China Hong Kong (27.4%), and Vietnam itself (10.7%, likely returned goods & re-imports). The United States (5.9%) and Thailand (5.2%) were other major markets. No single destination exceeds 50% value share, indicating a diversified regional network.

• China Mainland: 32.1% — components distributed to Chinese electronics manufacturing
• China Hong Kong: 27.4% — re-export hub for global IC distribution networks
• Vietnam (re-imports): 10.7% of value — bonded zone multi-stage manufacturing cycles
• United States: 5.9% — $772.75 million
• Thailand: 5.2%

Top Importers of Vietnam Processors & Controllers (HS 854231)

For HS Code 854231, the main importers are China Mainland, Hong Kong, the United States, Thailand, and Taiwan.

• Top 1: China Mainland ($4.37B, 84.61M units)
• Top 2: Hong Kong ($3.75B, 248.89M units)
• Top 3: United States ($772.75M, 15.70M units)
• Top 4: Thailand ($732.48M, 632.97M units)
• Top 5: Taiwan ($457.09M, 12.96M units).

China Mainland and Hong Kong are primary end-markets and processing hubs for high-value chips. The United States reflects direct demand from tech brands, while Thailand’s high quantity share suggests assembly or testing. Taiwan’s imports likely support its semiconductor manufacturing cluster.

Top Importers of Vietnam Other Monolithic ICs (HS 854239)

For HS Code 854239, the main importers are Vietnam, China Mainland, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

• Top 1: Vietnam ($1.22B, 1.33B units; returned goods)
• Top 2: China Mainland ($546.57M, 385.78M units)
• Top 3: South Korea ($403.24M, 3.46B units)
• Top 4: Singapore ($303.29M, 1.27B units)
• Top 5: Hong Kong ($292.45M, 220.74M units).

Vietnam’s dominant position indicates significant re-imports for quality control or bonded-zone staging. South Korea’s massive quantity share points to bulk processing for its electronics industry. Singapore acts as a regional re-export node, while China Mainland absorbs volumes for manufacturing.

Top Importers of Other IC Parts Based on Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export Data

For HS Code 854290, the main importers are Hong Kong, China Mainland, India, South Korea, and Vietnam.

• Top 1: Hong Kong ($180.44M, 70.23M units)
• Top 2: China Mainland ($42.20M, 16.91M units)
• Top 3: India ($19.43M, 9.17M units)
• Top 4: South Korea ($10.20M, 231.61M units)
• Top 5: Vietnam ($7.62M, 18.48M units).

Hong Kong serves as a key trade and logistics gateway for components. India’s presence aligns with its growing electronics assembly demand. South Korea’s high quantity but lower value suggests imports of bulk, lower-value parts. Vietnam again appears, indicating some reverse logistics flow for this category.

Table: Vietnam Integrated Circuits Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

HS Code	Country	Value	Quantity	Frequency	Weight
854231	CHINA MAINLAND	4.37B	84.61M	31.27K	N/A
	CHINA HONGKONG	3.75B	248.89M	29.12K	N/A
	UNITED STATES	772.75M	15.70M	18.77K	N/A
	THAILAND	732.48M	632.97M	5.02K	N/A
	CHINA TAIWAN	457.09M	12.96M	23.47K	N/A
854239	VIETNAM	1.22B	1.33B	86.42K	N/A
	CHINA MAINLAND	546.57M	385.78M	15.64K	N/A
	SOUTH KOREA	403.24M	3.46B	15.19K	N/A
	SINGAPORE	303.29M	1.27B	16.60K	N/A
	CHINA HONGKONG	292.45M	220.74M	13.64K	N/A
854290	CHINA HONGKONG	180.44M	70.23M	3.90K	N/A
	CHINA MAINLAND	42.20M	16.91M	856.00	N/A
	INDIA	19.43M	9.17M	302.00	N/A
	SOUTH KOREA	10.20M	231.61M	5.70K	N/A
	VIETNAM	7.62M	18.48M	1.40K	N/A

Top Buyers Companies of Vietnam Integrated Circuits

Vietnam ICs buyers list includes: INTEL CORPORATION, AMKOR TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE HOLDING PTE. LTD, CLOUD NETWORK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE .LTD

• INTEL CORPORATION | from China | Total Import Value: 10.83B | Top Import Units: 188.99M | Total Import Shipments: 136.80K
• AMKOR TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE HOLDING PTE. LTD | from Singapore | Total Import Value: 471.69M | Top Import Units: 48.58M | Total Import Shipments: 10.29K
• CLOUD NETWORK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE .LTD | from Singapore | Total Import Value: 303.40M | Top Import Units: 43.83M | Total Import Shipments: 7.30K

In 2025, the buyer structure for Vietnam’s Integrated Circuits exports is highly concentrated. Repeat, large-volume buyers account for 94% of the total export value and 80% of all purchase orders, indicating a significant concentration risk. Infrequent bulk buyers make up most of the remaining volume (17%), while frequent small-ticket and occasional buyers combined represent less than 2% of the market value.

Table: Vietnam Integrated Circuits (HS Code 8542) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

Buyer Company	Value	Quantity	Frequency	Weight
INTEL CORPORATION	10.83B	188.99M	136.80K	N/A
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE HOLDING PTE. LTD	471.69M	48.58M	10.29K	N/A
CLOUD NETWORK TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE .LTD	303.40M	43.83M	7.30K	N/A
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Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export Outlook 2026

Vietnam's IC export market in 2026 presents specific opportunities and risks for buyers, sourcing teams, and traders actively working this supply chain.

For Vietnam Integrated Circuits (ICs) Importers

1. Verify origin documentation now, before shipment.

The U.S. 20% reciprocal tariff (Aug 2025) and the additional 25% duty on certain semiconductor categories (Jan 2026) both hinge on declared country of origin. Vietnamese-assembled ICs that incorporate Chinese wafers may face reclassification disputes at U.S. customs. Request your supplier's Bill of Materials and wafer sourcing documentation — not just the Certificate of Origin.

2. Intel-assembled goods carry a specific customs profile.

Intel Ho Chi Minh City exports under HS 854231 (processors/controllers). If you're sourcing from Intel's Vietnam ATMP, expect lead times and allocation windows to tighten through mid-2026 given Intel's global restructuring. Lock in contract volumes in Q1 rather than operating on spot.

3. Unit prices are not uniform across buyer types.

Vietnam's 2025 average IC unit price was distorted by Intel's high-value processor mix. If you're sourcing miscellaneous ICs (HS 854239) — a $3.34B segment — actual per-unit pricing is significantly lower and more negotiable. Don't benchmark against the headline average.

For Integrated Circuits (ICs) Exporters in Vietnam

China and Hong Kong absorbed 59.5% of Vietnam's IC export value in 2025. That channel remains open, but two things to track:

• Chinese buyers increasingly request dual-use compliance documentation to satisfy their own regulatory environment. Build this into your export paperwork workflow.
• Re-export from China to the U.S. now carries significantly higher duty exposure. If your Chinese buyer is ultimately supplying U.S. customers, expect renegotiation pressure on your FOB price in H1 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Integrated Circuits did Vietnam Export in 2025 (HS Code 8542)?

According to the yTrade customs database, Vietnam exported $15.49B worth of integrated circuits (HS 8542) in 2025 across 385,340 shipments.

Is Vietnam a major semiconductor exporter?

Yes. Vietnam ranks among the top 10 global exporters of integrated circuits and semiconductor devices. Vietnam's semiconductor market size was estimated at $10.16 billion in 2025, with export volumes primarily driven by Intel's Ho Chi Minh City assembly and test facility.

What type of integrated circuits do Vietnam export?

Processors/controllers (HS 854231) led exports with $11.60B, followed by miscellaneous ICs (HS 854239) at $3.34B.

Who are the main importers for Vietnam Integrated Circuits (ICs)?

Vietnam's top ICs export markets include China Mainland (32.1%), China Hong Kong (27.4%), the United States (5.9%), and Thailand (5.2%).

Why does the unit price differ across partners in Vietnam Integrated Circuits Export?

Price differences arise from product specialization, with high-value processors/controllers (HS 854231) exported to China and Hong Kong, while the U.S. imports specific applications.

Why does Intel account for ~70% of Vietnam's IC exports?

Intel's Vietnam facility, operating since 2006, is one of the company's largest chip assembly and test operations globally. Finished chips are exported to Intel's global distribution network — primarily through Hong Kong and directly to U.S. buyers — resulting in Intel appearing as the dominant buyer in yTrade's customs records.

What is the impact of U.S. tariffs on Vietnam's semiconductor exports?

A 20% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods was implemented in August 2025, followed by an additional 25% semiconductor-specific tariff effective January 2026. The 2025 export data largely reflects pre-tariff shipment patterns; future data will reveal the full impact on Intel's Vietnam facility allocation decisions.