09.01.202608:25:03UTC+00Taiwan December Exports Rise 43% Led by Tech Shipments

In December, Taiwan's exports increased by 43.4% compared to the same month the previous year, totaling USD 62.48 billion. This was a slowdown from November's 56.0% rise and did not meet the projected 46% growth. The expansion was primarily fueled by substantial increases in the export of information, communication, and audio-visual products, which soared by 126.3%, as well as electronic parts, which grew by 24.1%, and machinery, which went up by 11.0%. However, there was a decline in shipments of base metals and articles thereof by 7.8% and chemicals by 6.7%. Examining the export destinations, all major markets saw increases, notably with exports to the United States surging by 125.9%, followed by Europe at 54.5%, Korea at 33.6%, Japan at 26.2%, ASEAN countries at 20.3%, and China and Hong Kong at 11.3%. Overall, for the year 2025, Taiwan's exports reached USD 640.75 billion, marking an annual increase of 34.9%, with a remarkable 78.0% growth in exports to the United States.