Data Insights

In summary, the total trade for Chinese Taipei in May 2026 reached 131.55B USD, with exports totaling 78.48B USD (up by 10.86B USD, 16.06%) and imports at 53.07B USD (up by 8.22B USD, 18.33%). The overall trade values reflect a robust increase in both imports and exports, indicating a strong trade performance despite some declines in specific partner countries. The significant increases in trade with South Korea, China, and Vietnam for imports, and the United States and Singapore for exports, highlight key trading relationships. However, the declines in trade with countries like Qatar and Malaysia suggest potential areas of concern.

In May 2026, the trade values for Chinese Taipei showed significant month-on-month changes. For imports, South Korea led with a trade value of 8.91B USD, increasing by 1.47B USD (approximately 19.78%). Vietnam followed with 3.57B USD, up by 1.39B USD (63.54%), and China with 10.88B USD, increasing by 1.24B USD (12.84%). On the lower end, the Netherlands saw a decrease to 849.72M USD, down by 350.05M USD (-29.18%), Japan at 5.27B USD, down by 53.63M USD (-1.01%), and France at 377.46M USD, down by 45.9M USD (-10.84%). For exports, Singapore had the highest value at 9.5B USD, increasing by 3.41B USD (55.88%), followed by China at 11.02B USD, up by 1.96B USD (21.67%), and the United States at 22.94B USD, increasing by 1.41B USD (6.53%). On the lower end, Malaysia decreased to 3.46B USD, down by 373.86M USD (-9.76%), Ireland at 697.15M USD, down by 224.92M USD (-24.43%), and Hungary at 146.38M USD, down by 146.99M USD (-50.10%).

Year-on-year analysis for May 2026 revealed substantial changes in trade values. For imports, South Korea led with 8.91B USD, an increase of 3.77B USD (73.25%), followed by China at 10.88B USD, up by 3.53B USD (47.90%), and Vietnam at 3.57B USD, increasing by 2.6B USD (273.79%). On the lower end, Qatar had 78.9M USD, down by 382.53M USD (-82.90%), Russia at 172.34M USD, down by 190.51M USD (-52.50%), and Saudi Arabia at 554.5M USD, down by 99.8M USD (-15.20%). For exports, the United States topped with 22.94B USD, increasing by 7.43B USD (48.78%), followed by Singapore at 9.5B USD, up by 6.77B USD (274.72%), and China at 11.02B USD, increasing by 2.76B USD (33.34%). On the lower end, Thailand had 1.96B USD, down by 224.34M USD (-10.26%), Israel at 151.56M USD, down by 108.93M USD (-41.82%), and the United Arab Emirates at 95.2M USD, down by 43.38M USD (-31.33%).

In summary, the total trade value for Chinese Taipei in April 2026 was 112.47B USD, with imports at 44.85B USD and exports at 67.62B USD. Month on month, imports decreased by 5.61B USD (-11.12%) and exports decreased by 12.56B USD (-15.67%). Year on year, imports increased by 10.14B USD (+29.20%) while exports increased by 18.97B USD (+39.00%). Overall, the trade flow indicates a significant decline in trade values month on month, but a positive growth trend year on year.

In April 2026, the trade value for imports from Chinese Taipei saw a significant decline, totaling 44.85B USD, which represents a decrease of 5.61B USD (approximately -11.12%). The top three countries contributing to this decline were Japan (5.32B USD, -1.56B USD, -22.67%), South Korea (7.44B USD, -1.21B USD, -14.02%), and China (9.65B USD, -971.81M USD, -9.15%). Conversely, the top three increases in imports were from the Netherlands (1.2B USD, +265.23M USD, +28.38%), the United States (5.38B USD, +213.41M USD, +4.13%), and the United Arab Emirates (349.96M USD, +189.82M USD, +118.54%). For exports, the total value was 67.62B USD, down by 12.56B USD (-15.67%). The largest decreases were seen in exports to the United States (21.53B USD, -7.01B USD, -24.56%), Singapore (6.1B USD, -1.98B USD, -24.56%), and Australia (618.13M USD, -1.39B USD, -69.22%). On the other hand, the top increases in exports were to Mexico (2.86B USD, +1.37B USD, +92.05%), Hungary (293.37M USD, +113.35M USD, +62.97%), and Indonesia (360.61M USD, +91.67M USD, +34.09%).

Year on year, imports from Chinese Taipei increased to 44.85B USD, reflecting a growth of 10.14B USD (+29.20%). The top three countries contributing to this growth were South Korea (7.44B USD, +3.26B USD, +78.26%), China (9.65B USD, +2.14B USD, +28.58%), and the United States (5.38B USD, +1.3B USD, +31.96%). The lowest growth was observed from Qatar (5.96M USD, -533.38M USD, -98.89%), Mexico (166.81M USD, -483.44M USD, -74.35%), and Saudi Arabia (328.4M USD, -319.69M USD, -49.33%). Exports saw a total value of 67.62B USD, with an increase of 18.97B USD (+39.00%). The highest growth was from the United States (21.53B USD, +8.39B USD, +63.82%), Singapore (6.1B USD, +3.03B USD, +99.04%), and China (9.06B USD, +1.34B USD, +17.30%). The lowest growth was from Malaysia (3.83B USD, -412.35M USD, -9.72%), Saudi Arabia (29.24M USD, -66.25M USD, -69.38%), and the United Arab Emirates (61.78M USD, -56.74M USD, -47.88%).