Latest reading: In May, the trade balance was USD -0.6 billion, following a USD +1.1 billion reading in the previous...
Merchandise Exports in Taiwan
Merchandise exports were worth USD 475 billion in 2024 in Taiwan compared to USD 319 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 367 billion over the last decade. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
Taiwan Merchandise Exports Chart
Note: This chart displays Exports (USD billion) for Taiwan from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Taiwan Merchandise Exports Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 446 | 479 | 432 | 475 | 640 |
| Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | 29.3 | 7.4 | -9.8 | 9.8 | 34.8 |
Merchandise trade surplus shrinks in June
Latest reading: In June, the trade balance was USD +12.2 billion, following a USD +17.9 billion reading in the prior month. This was the smallest surplus since June 2025. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +198.1 billion. Merchandise exports were up 40.3% in annual terms in June, following a 51.7% rise in the prior month. Merchandise imports increased 51.8% in annual terms in June, following a 54.9% rise in the previous month.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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