Taiwan Imports Surge 75.1% to Record High in October

2026-11-09 08:10 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

Taiwan’s imports soared 75.1% year-on-year to a record USD 68.89 billion in October 2026, accelerating from 51.7% in September and exceeding market expectations of 54.5%.

The surge was driven by strong demand for electronic components, ICT products, and semiconductor equipment linked to AI-related supply chains.

Imports of electronic components soared 109.3%, while ICT and audiovisual products jumped 126.4%.

Imports of mineral products also increased 58.0%, while machinery and chemicals rose 55.0% and 17.1%, respectively.

By origin, imports from ASEAN surged 158.7%, followed by South Korea (128.3%), Mainland China and Hong Kong (67.9%), the Middle East (44.4%), Japan (43.4%), the US (37.9%), and Europe (24.6%).

In the first ten months of 2026, total imports reached USD 569.76 billion, higher by 44.6% compared to the same period last year.



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Taiwan Imports Surge 75.1% to Record High in October
Taiwan’s imports soared 75.1% year-on-year to a record USD 68.89 billion in October 2026, accelerating from 51.7% in September and exceeding market expectations of 54.5%. The surge was driven by strong demand for electronic components, ICT products, and semiconductor equipment linked to AI-related supply chains. Imports of electronic components soared 109.3%, while ICT and audiovisual products jumped 126.4%. Imports of mineral products also increased 58.0%, while machinery and chemicals rose 55.0% and 17.1%, respectively. By origin, imports from ASEAN surged 158.7%, followed by South Korea (128.3%), Mainland China and Hong Kong (67.9%), the Middle East (44.4%), Japan (43.4%), the US (37.9%), and Europe (24.6%). In the first ten months of 2026, total imports reached USD 569.76 billion, higher by 44.6% compared to the same period last year.
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