FX.co ★ Taiwan’s Import Growth Surges to 54.9% in May, Accelerating Sharply Year-on-Year

Taiwan’s imports recorded a sharp acceleration in May 2026, with year-on-year growth jumping to 54.90%, according to data updated on 9 June 2026. This marks a substantial increase from April 2026, when imports grew 29.20% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The figures are presented on a year-over-year basis, meaning the May 2026 reading reflects the change in imports versus May 2025, while the April 2026 figure compares with April 2025. The strong May performance signals a significant strengthening in external demand or domestic input needs compared with last year, and represents a notable step-up in Taiwan’s import momentum within just one month.