Country Info

Taiwan is one of the strongest economies in East Asia, with a focus on electronics, mechanical engineering and, above all, semiconductors. Approximately 60 percent of all microchips are produced in Taiwan, and for the most modern chips the figure is even over 90 percent. Taiwan is also currently investing heavily in the expansion of renewable energies, particularly in offshore wind turbines and photovoltaics. In the future, the areas of biotechnology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, space technology and the circular economy are also expected to offer attractive business opportunities for German companies.

Overview

Taiwan: a thriving democracy, an economic powerhouse in the heart of Asia and an indispensable part of global supply chains.

23.3 million

Residents
36 197 km²

Area (≈ Baden-Württemberg)
Taipei

Capital

Economic Data 2025 - Attractive Market

In our regularly updated factsheet you will find all the important economic data at a glance.

Taiwan accounts for approximately 60% of global microchip production, and its share of the most advanced chips surpasses 90%.

7.4 Percent

GDP growth
884 bn US$

GDP
1.1 tn US$

Trade volume
1.7 Percent

Inflation
3.3 Percent

Unemployment rate
≈ 1,315 Euro

Average wage

Important Foreign Trade Partners 2025

Germany is Taiwan's most important trading partner in Europe.

Exports

USA Rank 1

30.9 Percent
China (+ HK) Rank 2

26.6 Percent
Germany Rank 13

1.2 Percent

Imports

China Rank 1

19.0 Percent
Korea Rank 2

13.2 Percent
Germany Rank 7

3.0 Percent

Most Important Trading Goods

Exports (Total volume 640.75 bn US$; +34.9%)

Category	Value	Share of Total Volume
Parts of electronic products	251.2 bn US$	39.2%
Information and Communication products	222.9 bn US	34.8%
Base metals	27.9 bn US$	4.4%

Imports (Total volume 483.61 bn US$; +22.6%)

Category	Value	Share of Total Volume
Parts of electronic products	143.7 bn US$	29.7%
Information and Communication products	68.7 bn US$	14.2%
Machinery	50.0 bn US$	10.3%

Growth Sectors

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Holidays

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