Taiwan’s imports surged 63.6% year-on-year to USD 46.87 billion in January 2026, accelerating from a 14.9% increase in December 2025 and far exceeding market expectations of 40.85% growth. This was the fastest annual expansion since May 2010, driven by broad-based gains across major commodity categories.
Imports of electronic parts rose 63.4%, while information, communication, and audio-visual products jumped 254%. Machinery imports increased 66.2%, mineral products were up 14.9%, and chemical imports advanced 32%.
By trading partner, the sharpest import growth came from Mainland China and Hong Kong (54.5%), followed by South Korea (75.9%), ASEAN countries (70.3%), Japan (50.4%), the United States (45.6%), Europe (43.8%), and the Middle East (16.7%).
