Taiwan: Merchandise trade surplus shrinks in June
Latest reading: In June, the trade balance was USD +12.2 billion, following a USD +17.9 billion reading in the prior month. This was the smallest surplus since June 2025. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +198.1 billion.
Merchandise exports were up 40.3% in annual terms in June, following a 51.7% rise in the prior month. Merchandise imports increased 51.8% in annual terms in June, following a 54.9% rise in the previous month.