Imports to Taiwan rose 51.8% year-on-year to a record high of USD 62.6 billion in June 2026, exceeding market expectations of 47.8%, but easing from a 54.9% jump in the previous month. Most major import categories recorded increases, particularly mineral products (+58.9%), chemicals (+12.3%), plastics and articles thereof (+17.1%), wood and articles of wood (+8.9%), articles of stone, plaster, and cement (+11.8%), base metals (+15.9%), and machinery and electrical equipment (+73.2%). Meanwhile, imports declined in live animals and animal products (-8.1%), vegetable products (-13.5%), furs and articles thereof (-1.3%). By destination, imports rose the most from Mainland China and Hong Kong (36.3%), the US (47.9%), Japan (37.8%), and Korea (81.4%). For the January–June period, total imports reached USD 319.2 billion, up 43.4% compared with the same period last year. source: Ministry of Finance, R.O.C.

Imports YoY in Taiwan decreased to 51.80 percent in June from 54.90 percent in May of 2026. Imports YoY in Taiwan averaged 9.80 percent from 1982 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 114.70 percent in January of 2010 and a record low of -56.60 percent in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Taiwan Imports YoY. Taiwan Imports YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-09 08:00 AM
Imports YoY
May 54.9% 29.2% 37.4%
2026-07-09 08:00 AM
Imports YoY
Jun 51.8% 54.9% 47.8%
2026-08-07 08:00 AM
Imports YoY
Jul 51.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 12203.00 17910.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Capital Flows 64860.00 72372.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Crude Oil Production 0.20 0.20 BBL/D/1K Mar 2026
Current Account 62529.00 69931.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 15.70 14.00 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 74830.00 78479.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Exports YoY 40.30 51.70 percent Jun 2026
External Debt 236510.00 236674.00 USD Million Sep 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 467.49 1124.66 USD Million Jun 2026
Gold Reserves 423.94 423.94 Tonnes Dec 2025
Imports 62627.15 60573.03 USD Million Jun 2026
Imports YoY 51.80 54.90 percent Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 104.95 102.94 points Jun 2026
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 692.78 758.61 Thousand May 2026


Taiwan Imports YoY
A lack of natural resources had made Taiwan dependent on imports. Taiwan imports mostly parts of electronic products (18.2% of total), mineral products (15.2%), machinery (12.4%), chemicals (10.8%) and base metals (7.3%). Main import partners are Mainland China & Hong Kong (19.6% of total), Japan (17.6%), Europe (12.6%), USA (12.4%), ASEAN countries (11.8%) and Middle East (7.7%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
51.80 54.90 114.70 -56.60 1982 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Taiwan Imports Rise to Record Level
Imports to Taiwan rose 51.8% year-on-year to a record high of USD 62.6 billion in June 2026, exceeding market expectations of 47.8%, but easing from a 54.9% jump in the previous month. Most major import categories recorded increases, particularly mineral products (+58.9%), chemicals (+12.3%), plastics and articles thereof (+17.1%), wood and articles of wood (+8.9%), articles of stone, plaster, and cement (+11.8%), base metals (+15.9%), and machinery and electrical equipment (+73.2%). Meanwhile, imports declined in live animals and animal products (-8.1%), vegetable products (-13.5%), furs and articles thereof (-1.3%). By destination, imports rose the most from Mainland China and Hong Kong (36.3%), the US (47.9%), Japan (37.8%), and Korea (81.4%). For the January–June period, total imports reached USD 319.2 billion, up 43.4% compared with the same period last year.
2026-07-09
Taiwan Imports Hit Record High
Imports to Taiwan soared by 54.9% year-on-year to a record high of USD 60.6 billion in May 2026, sharply accelerating from 29.2% in the previous month and easily topping market expectations of 37.4%. All major import categories recorded increases, particularly electronic product parts (66.9%), information, communication and audio-video products (118%), mineral products (70.2%), machinery (24.8%), and chemicals (32.9%). By destination, imports rose the most from Mainland China and Hong Kong (48.4%), ASEAN (123.6%), Korea (73.3%), the United States (13.6%), Japan (27.4%), and Europe (22.8%). Arrivals from the Middle East also climbed to 22.7% after plunging 42% in April. For the January–May period, total imports reached USD 256.6 billion, up 37.8% compared with the same period in the previous year.
2026-06-09
Taiwan Imports Growth Below Forecasts
Imports to Taiwan rose by 29.2% year-on-year to USD 53.27 billion in April 2026, easing from a 38.3% gain in the previous month and coming in below market expectations of 38.75% growth. Despite the slowdown, all major import categories recorded increases, namely parts of electronic products (61.3%), information, communication and audio-video products (33.2%), mineral products (31.5%), machinery (27.5%), and chemicals (13%). By destination, imports rose the most from Mainland China and Hong Kong (28.6%), ASEAN (52.9%), South Korea (78.3%), the United States (32%), Japan (15.9%), and Europe (12%). In contrast, imports from the Middle East slumped 42%. For the January–April period, total imports reached USD 196.05 billion, up 33.2% compared with the same period in the previous year.
2026-05-08


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