Taiwan Balança Comercial

Taiwan’s trade surplus widened to USD 12.40 billion in September, up from USD 7.10 billion a year earlier but below market expectations of USD 15.66 billion. Exports surged 33.8% year-on-year to USD 54.25 billion, driven by strong demand for information, communication, and audio-video products (+86.9%) and electronic parts (+25.6%). Shipments to key markets rose sharply, with the US (+51.6%), ASEAN (+34.0%), Europe (+27.3%), Japan (+23.3%), and China & Hong Kong (+12.8%) all recording gains. Imports increased 25.1% to USD 41.86 billion, fueled by higher purchases of electronic parts (+42.7%), information and audio-video products (+70.0%), and machinery (+52.7%), despite a decline in mineral products (-11.3%). Import growth was strongest from Korea (+54.2%), Europe (+34.1%), ASEAN (+23.9%), China & Hong Kong (+20.9%), and the US (+20.3%). From January to September, Taiwan’s trade surplus totaled USD 99.27 billion, with exports up 29.7% and imports rising 22.0% year-on-year.