Taiwan New Orders

Orders for Taiwanese exports surged 24.6% year-on-year in June 2025 to USD 56.8 billion, accelerating from an 18.5% increase in May, driven by strong global demand for technology-related goods. Orders rose sharply in information and communication products (+37.4% vs +29.5% in May) and electronic products (+35.0% vs +27.7%). Gains were also recorded in optical and photographic instruments (+6.7% vs +2.8%), machinery (+10.6% vs +6.8%), and mineral products (+3.0% vs -30.4%). Meanwhile, the pace of contraction eased in chemicals (-8.7% vs -17.4%), textiles (-2.6% vs -8.8%), and plastics (-11.4% vs -14.3%). However, orders declined further in transport equipment (-9.4% vs -6.5%), alongside slower growth in other goods (+30.8% vs +32.7%). By destination, the largest increases came from ASEAN markets (+41.7%), followed by Japan (+38.5%) and the United States (+34.8%).