Freight Rates Vietnam to India | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
India's imports from Vietnam in 2024 were about US$14.7B. Direct sailings like Vietnam → India can be as low as 10–22 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$14.7B
India imports from Vietnam, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$15.1B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
10–22 days
Direct services ex-Cai Mep/Ho Chi Minh ~10–16d; transshipment via Singapore/Port Klang up to ~22d depending on routing.
Port throughput
6.2M TEU
Vietnam's largest port complex (Cat Lai/Cai Mep) handles 6.2M+ TEU annually. Cat Lai terminal is a major export hub for Vietnam–India trade.
Trade Snapshot: Vietnam → India
Top Commodities Traded (Vietnam → India)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (HS-85)
Mobile phones, components, electronic goods. Growing rapidly with Vietnam's manufacturing expansion. ~US$4.2B (2024).
Machinery & Capital Goods (HS-84)
Industrial equipment, machinery parts, automation components. ~US$3.1B (2024).
Textiles & Apparel (HS-50-63)
Garments, fabrics, textile products. Vietnam is a major textile exporter. ~US$2.8B (2024).
Plastics & Rubber (HS-39-40)
Plastic products, rubber goods, packaging materials. ~US$1.9B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
Benchmarks are indicative; use live schedules for ETAs
Origins (Vietnam):
Destinations (India):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | Direct / T/S | 12–18 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Cai Mep → Mundra | Direct / T/S | 14–20 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Haiphong → Chennai | Transshipment | 15–22 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 7–14 | |
| Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) → Chennai | Direct / T/S | 14–20 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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