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Taiwan’s AI Boom Drives September Export Orders to Monthly Record US$114B

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Taiwan’s export orders hit a record US$114 billion in September, up more than 62% from a year ago, fueled by strong global AI demand. The US was the largest ordering region, followed by China, while total orders reached US$819 billion in the first three quarters of 2026.

Taiwan’s AI Export Boom

REPORTER:  
Taiwan’s monthly export orders have once again hit a record high, driven by global AI hardware demand.

September’s figure of 114 billion US dollars was up 62 percent from the same period last year. The US was the top buyer, followed by China. Export orders include both domestic and overseas production, with around half of September’s orders produced abroad. Total orders reached 819 billion US dollars in the first three quarters of 2026.

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Taiwan’s AI Boom

REPORTER:  
Taiwan’s monthly export orders have once again hit a record high, exceeding US$100 billion, thanks to the continued strong momentum in global AI demand.

September’s figure topped US$114 billion, up more than 62% from the same period last year. This was mainly driven by demand for ICT and AI-related tech products, with the US ranking first among ordering regions, followed by China.

Export orders include both domestic and overseas production, with around half of the orders produced overseas this month. Total orders reached US$819 billion in the first three quarters.