20.03.202608:18:14UTC+00Taiwan Export Orders Hit 6-Month Low

Taiwan’s export orders rose 23.8% year-on-year in February 2026 to USD 63.9 billion, the lowest level in six months and a marked deceleration from the 60.1% jump recorded in January. Growth in export orders slowed sharply across most major categories, including electronic products (26.2% vs. 78.6% in January), information and communication products (55.2% vs. 102%), machinery (0.3% vs. 40.6%), and other goods (3.3% vs. 31.7%).

Several sectors recorded outright declines. Orders fell for basic metals and related articles (-7.1% vs. +8.8% previously), optical, photographic, and cinematographic equipment (-13.3% vs. +18.6%), and electrical machinery products (-3.3% vs. +34.8%). At the same time, the pace of contraction eased for transport equipment (-14% vs. -55.6%) and mineral products (-6.5% vs. -12.2%).

By destination, export orders to the United States surged 45.1%, followed by strong growth in orders from ASEAN economies (33.8%) and Japan (17.8%). In contrast, orders from Mainland China and Hong Kong edged down 0.2%, while those from Europe fell 5.6%.