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AI Boom Drives Taiwan Exports to Single-Month Record High Above US$87B

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Taiwan’s exports hit a record monthly high in September, surging past US$87 billion, up more than 60% from a year earlier. Strong AI and tech demand, particularly for ICT and electronic components, drove the gains. The finance ministry expects momentum to remain strong in the fourth quarter, with full-year exports potentially reaching a record US$900 billion.

Taiwan's Exports Hit Record High

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Taiwan's exports hit a record monthly high in September, surging past $87 billion US dollars.

That’s up more than 60% from a year earlier. The gains were driven by strong demand for AI and tech, particularly for ICT and electronic components products.

The finance ministry says export momentum should remain strong in the fourth quarter, with total exports for the year potentially reaching a record US$900 billion.

REPORTER:  
Taiwan's trade performance hit a record monthly high in September, with exports surging past US$87 billion.

That’s up more than 60% from the same period last year, marking nearly three consecutive years of growth, and a record monthly trade surplus. The gains were driven by strong AI and tech demand, particularly for ICT, electronic components products.

The Ministry of Finance expects momentum to remain strong in Q4, with exports potentially reaching a record US$90 billion by year-end.