Taiwan's trade surplus surged impressively to a record USD 12.62 billion in May 2025, more than doubling from USD 6.03 billion during the same month in the previous year. This sharp increase highlights Taiwan's robust export performance and relatively controlled import growth amidst a challenging global economic backdrop.

Exports experienced a significant boost, jumping 38.6% year-on-year to USD 51.74 billion. The growth was mainly driven by strong demand for several key product categories. Among them, information, communication, and audio-video products led the charge with a staggering 111.1% increase, reflecting Taiwan’s critical role in the global technology supply chain. Parts of electronic products followed, growing by 28.4%, while exports of base metals and articles of base metal rose by 5.7%, and machinery exports grew by 7.7%.

On the import side, Taiwan saw an increase of 25% to USD 39.12 billion, but this growth was more measured compared to exports. The rise was primarily fueled by increased purchases of information and audio-video products (108.9%), parts of electronic products (51.7%), and machinery (35.9%). However, imports declined for certain categories, including mineral products (-16.2%) and chemicals (-5%), indicating selective import demand dynamics.

Looking at the broader picture, for the first five months of 2025, Taiwan’s trade surplus stood at USD 43.45 billion, representing a 38.3% increase over the same period last year. During this period, exports grew by 24.3%, while imports increased by 21.4%. This sustained trade surplus underscores Taiwan’s resilience and its critical role in the global export economy, particularly in high-tech sectors.

These figures, released by Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, reflect not only the island’s strong manufacturing and export capabilities but also the ongoing global demand for technology-related goods. Taiwan’s strategic position in the global electronics supply chain continues to provide a significant economic advantage, supporting steady trade surplus growth.

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