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The Global Insight

What goods are imported to Taiwan?

Author

Christopher Ramos

Updated on April 06, 2026

Main exports include electrical equipment, machinery, computers, plastics, medical apparatus, mineral fuels and vehicles; while imports include electrical equipment, mineral fuels, machinery and computers.

What can I export to Taiwan?

Taiwan imported goods worth US$285.69 billion in 2019….The following commodities are among those being imported to Taiwan currently:

  • Oil/Petroleum.
  • Semiconductors.
  • Natural gas.
  • Coal.
  • Steel.
  • Computers.
  • Wireless communication equipment.

Where does Taiwan import from?

U.S.-Taiwan Trade China is Taiwan’s largest trading partner, accounting for 24.3 percent of total trade and 20.1 percent of Taiwan’s imports in 2019. In terms of total trade, other major Taiwan trading partners include Japan (10.9 percent), the European Union (9.7 percent), and Hong Kong (6.7 percent).

Does China export to Taiwan?

Looking forward, we estimate Exports to Taiwan in China to stand at 3621414.99 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the China Exports to Taiwan is projected to trend around 3621414.95 USD THO in 2022, according to our econometric models.

What is Taiwan biggest import?

Taiwan imports mostly parts of electronic products (18.2% of total), mineral products (15.2%), machinery (12.4%), chemicals (10.8%) and base metals (7.3%). Main import partners are Mainland China & Hong Kong (19.6% of total), Japan (17.6%), Europe (12.6%), USA (12.4%), ASEAN countries (11.8%) and Middle East (7.7%).

What is Taiwan’s biggest export?

Top 10

  • Electrical machinery, equipment: US$174.6 billion (50.3% of total exports)
  • Machinery including computers: $44.8 billion (12.9%)
  • Plastics, plastic articles: $18.6 billion (5.4%)
  • Optical, technical, medical apparatus: $16.8 billion (4.8%)
  • Vehicles: $10.1 billion (2.9%)
  • Iron, steel: $7.5 billion (2.2%)

What is considered a good salary in Taiwan?

A person working in Taiwan typically earns around 129,000 TWD per month. Salaries range from 32,700 TWD (lowest average) to 577,000 TWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.

Does Taiwan belong to China?

Both the ROC and the PRC still officially (constitutionally) claim mainland China and the Taiwan Area as part of their respective territories. In reality, the PRC rules only Mainland China and has no control of but claims Taiwan as part of its territory under its “One China Principle”.

Does Taiwan import food from China?

As of October 2018, Taiwan allowed 1,749 agricultural and 7,936 industrial items to be imported from mainland China, accounting for 63.9 percent and 85.5 percent respectively of all imported agriculture and industrial categories. Taiwan still retains import bans on more than 2,300 products from mainland China.

What kind of goods can Taiwan import from China?

As of October 2018, Taiwan allowed 1,749 agricultural and 7,936 industrial items to be imported from mainland China, accounting for 63.9 percent and 85.5 percent respectively of all imported agriculture and industrial categories.

Can You import chocolate from China to Taiwan?

In April 2006, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) lifted the ban on certain unfilled chocolate from mainland China. Presently, Taiwan can import from and export directly to mainland China. Taiwan is significantly liberalizing imports of products from mainland China as both have joined the WTO.

How many import controls are there in Taiwan?

In compliance with its WTO commitments, Taiwan has eliminated more than 98.9 percent of its import controls on 11,213 official import categories.

Are there any products that are banned in Taiwan?

In addition, Taiwan maintains a lengthy list of products that are banned if made in mainland China, including chocolate confectionary and medical equipment meters. Presently, Taiwan can import from and export directly to mainland China.