Orders for Taiwanese exports surged 65.9% year-on-year to an all-time high of USD 91.1 billion in March 2026, easily beating market expectations of 41% growth and accelerating from a 23.8% gain in the previous month. The surge was driven by sustained strong global demand for AI and technology products, which continued to sustain robust momentum. Significant growth was recorded across major categories, including electronic products (73.7% vs 26.2% in February), information and communication products (120.9% vs 55.2%), machinery (20.8% vs 0.3%), and other goods (13% vs 3.3%). Moreover, a notable rebound was seen in basic metals and related articles (2.9% vs -7.1%), optical, photographic, and cinematographic equipment (4.2% vs -13.3%), electrical machinery products (13.6% vs -3.3%), and mineral products (28.4% vs -6.5%). Demand across most destinations surged, led by the US (76.4%), ASEAN countries (94.4%), Mainland China and Hong Kong (45.7%), Europe (45.2%), and Japan (32.9%). source: Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C.

New Orders in Taiwan increased to 91125 USD Million in March from 63877 USD Million in February of 2026. New Orders in Taiwan averaged 24192.42 USD Million from 1984 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 91125.00 USD Million in March of 2026 and a record low of 2279.00 USD Million in February of 1985. This page provides - Taiwan New Orders - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Taiwan Export Orders - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

New Orders in Taiwan increased to 91125 USD Million in March from 63877 USD Million in February of 2026. New Orders in Taiwan is expected to be 62000.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Taiwan Export Orders is projected to trend around 74000.00 USD Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-20 08:00 AM
Export Orders YoY
Feb 23.8% 60.1% 53.0%
2026-04-21 08:00 AM
Export Orders YoY
Mar 65.9% 23.8% 41% 27.0%
2026-05-20 08:00 AM
Export Orders YoY
Apr 65.9%


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Export Orders YoY 91125.00 63877.00 USD Million Mar 2026


Taiwan Export Orders
In Taiwan, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
91125.00 63877.00 91125.00 2279.00 1984 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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Taiwan Export Orders Hit Record High
Orders for Taiwanese exports surged 65.9% year-on-year to an all-time high of USD 91.1 billion in March 2026, easily beating market expectations of 41% growth and accelerating from a 23.8% gain in the previous month. The surge was driven by sustained strong global demand for AI and technology products, which continued to sustain robust momentum. Significant growth was recorded across major categories, including electronic products (73.7% vs 26.2% in February), information and communication products (120.9% vs 55.2%), machinery (20.8% vs 0.3%), and other goods (13% vs 3.3%). Moreover, a notable rebound was seen in basic metals and related articles (2.9% vs -7.1%), optical, photographic, and cinematographic equipment (4.2% vs -13.3%), electrical machinery products (13.6% vs -3.3%), and mineral products (28.4% vs -6.5%). Demand across most destinations surged, led by the US (76.4%), ASEAN countries (94.4%), Mainland China and Hong Kong (45.7%), Europe (45.2%), and Japan (32.9%).
2026-04-21
Taiwan Export Orders Hit 6-Month Low
Orders for Taiwanese exports rose 23.8% year-on-year to a six-month low of USD 63.9 billion in February 2026, marking a sharp slowdown from the 60.1% surge recorded in the previous month. Growth in export orders moderated significantly across major categories, including electronic products (26.2% vs 78.6% in January), information and communication products (55.2% vs 102%), machinery (0.3% vs 40.6%), and other goods (3.3% vs 31.7%). In addition, several sectors posted outright declines, notably basic metals and related articles (-7.1% vs 8.8%), optical, photographic, and cinematographic equipment (-13.3% vs 18.6%), and electrical machinery products (-3.3% vs 34.8%). Meanwhile, outbound shipments declined at a softer pace for both transport equipment (-14% vs -55.6%) and mineral products (-6.5% vs -12.2%). By destination, export orders to the US surged 45.1%, followed by ASEAN (33.8%) and Japan (17.8%), while orders fell for Mainland China and Hong Kong (-0.2%) and Europe (-5.6%).
2026-03-20
Taiwan Export Orders Reach New Record Peak
Orders for Taiwanese exports soared by 60.1% year-on-year to a new record peak of USD 76.9 billion in January 2026, exceeding market expectations of a 50.9% surge and accelerating from a 43.6% gain in December. The increase was largely driven by stronger growth in electronic products (78.6% vs 39.9% in December), information and communication products (102% vs 88.1%), machineries (40.6% vs 17.2%), and electrical machinery products (34.8% vs 11.6%). Moreover, export orders rebounded for chemicals (10.4% vs -0.4%), plastics and articles thereof, rubber and articles thereof (13.9% vs -8.2%), textile products (7.3% vs -13.5%), and basic metals and articles thereof (8.8% vs -2.5%). In contrast, export orders continued to fall sharply for transport equipment (-55.6% vs -2%), and slipped for mineral products (-12.2% vs 22.2%). By destination, export orders to the US soared 64.3%, while shipments to Europe jumped 56.1%, and orders to Mainland China and Hong Kong climbed 58.9%.
2026-03-04