Taiwan’s export orders growth decelerated markedly in April 2026, with the year-on-year indicator easing to 48.1%, down from 65.9% in March 2026. The data, updated on 20 May 2026, show that while export orders remained strong compared with the same month a year earlier, the pace of expansion has slowed noticeably.
Both the current and previous readings reflect year-over-year comparisons: the 48.1% figure represents the change in April 2026 versus April of the prior year, while the 65.9% reading captures March 2026 compared with March a year earlier. The step down in growth suggests that the earlier surge in external demand is cooling, even as Taiwan’s export sector continues to post robust gains on an annual basis.
