Taiwan Imports Growth at 4-Month Low

Imports to Taiwan rose by 25% year-on-year to USD 39.1 billion in May 2025, following a 33% growth in the previous month.

This marked the slowest annual growth since the contraction recorded in January 2025, as purchases of mineral products and chemicals declined by 16.2% and 5%, respectively.

In contrast, imports of information, communication, and audio-video products surged by 108.9%, while electronic product parts rose by 51.7%, and machinery by 35.9%.

Among major trading partners, imports from South Korea saw the largest increase (58.0%), followed by USA (52.1%), Japan (17.4%), ASEAN countries (17.3%), and Mainland China and Hong Kong (14.3%).

Considering the first five months of the year, imports totaled USD 186.5 billion, a 21.4% higher than the corresponding period last year.