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. source: Ministry of Finance, R.O.C.

Imports YoY in Taiwan increased to 54.90 percent in May from 29.20 percent in April of 2026. Imports YoY in Taiwan averaged 9.72 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 June of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-08 08:00 AM
Imports YoY
Apr 29.2% 38.3% 38.75%
2026-06-09 08:00 AM
Imports YoY
May 54.9% 29.2% 37.4%
2026-07-09 08:00 AM
Imports YoY
Jun 54.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 17906.00 14350.00 USD Million May 2026
Capital Flows 64860.00 72372.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Crude Oil Production 0.20 0.20 BBL/D/1K Feb 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 78479.00 67621.00 USD Million May 2026
Exports YoY 51.70 39.00 percent May 2026
External Debt 236510.00 236674.00 USD Million Sep 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 1124.66 1218.21 USD Million May 2026
Gold Reserves 423.94 423.94 Tonnes Dec 2025
Imports 60573.00 53270.00 USD Million May 2026
Imports YoY 54.90 29.20 percent May 2026
Terms of Trade 102.94 105.33 points May 2026
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 758.61 883.06 Thousand Apr 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
54.90 29.20 114.70 -56.60 1982 - 2026 percent Monthly
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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
Taiwan Imports Climb to Historic Peak
Imports to Taiwan climbed 38.3% year-on-year to a record peak of USD 58.91 billion in March 2026, easily exceeding market expectations of 18.1% and accelerating from 6.8% in the previous month. Imports surged for parts of electronic products (63.4%), information, communication, and audio-video products (131.6%), machinery (23.1%), and chemicals (12.1%). Meanwhile, arrivals tumbled for mineral products (-17.8%), particularly petroleum (-42.9%). By origin, arrivals increased the most from Mainland China and Hong Kong (38.1%), ASEAN (70.8%), Korea (69.5%), Japan (30.8%), Europe (12.9%) and the USA (18%). In contrast, arrivals from the Middle East plunged 34.7%. Considering the first quarter of 2026, total imports reached USD 142.78 billion, 34.8% higher compared to the same period last year.
2026-04-10


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