TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s exports in 2025 lifted the country four places to become the world’s 12th-largest exporter, its best ranking since 1994, according to World Trade Organization data.

With exports totaling NT$20.47 trillion (US$640 billion), Taiwan accounted for 2.4% of global exports worth NT$841.8 trillion, per CNA. The WTO said world exports rose 7.2% from 2024.

China was the top exporter in 2025 with 14.4% of the total, followed by the US at 8.3%, Germany at 6.7%, the Netherlands at 3.8%, and Hong Kong in fifth place at 2.9%. Other Asian exporters included Japan, which fell one place to No. 6, South Korea, which dropped two places to No. 8, and Singapore, which rose one place to No. 14.

Looking at imports, the Ministry of Finance said Taiwan fell to No. 19 in 2025 from No. 18 the previous year. The country accounted for 1.8% of total global imports. Hong Kong was the No. 6 importer and South Korea ranked No. 12, while Singapore was one place ahead of Taiwan at No. 18.

The ministry said AI, semiconductors, and information and communications technology products drove Taiwan’s strong export performance last year. For computer chips and ICT goods, Taiwan recorded a 1.5% rise in exports in 2025, the strongest increase of any country in the world.