Key Facts
• Taiwan’s July export orders rose 15.2% year-on-year to $57.64 billion.
• This marks the sixth consecutive month of growth in export orders.
• High-tech products, including AI-related items, drove the increase.
• U.S. orders grew 25.4%, slowing from June’s 34.8% growth.
• Orders from China rose 3.6%, down from June’s 15% growth.
• European orders increased 7.3%, while Japanese orders rose 12.8%.
• Communication equipment orders grew 15.5%, and electronic products surged 24.8%.
• August export orders are forecasted to grow 10.5–14.5% year-on-year.
• Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs warned of global trade risks due to geopolitical tensions.
• Seasonal demand, including year-end sales in Western markets, is expected to support growth.
Summary
Taiwan’s export orders in July 2025 increased by 15.2% year-on-year, reaching $57.64 billion, marking six consecutive months of growth. The rise was driven by strong demand for high-tech products, particularly those related to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Orders from the U.S. and China showed slower growth compared to June, while European and Japanese orders maintained steady increases. The Ministry of Economic Affairs highlighted potential risks to global trade from geopolitical uncertainties but noted that seasonal demand, including Western year-end sales, could sustain growth. August export orders are projected to grow by 10.5–14.5% year-on-year.
