Taiwan’s export orders remained robust in April 2026, rising 48.1% year-on-year to USD 87.4 billion, although the pace of growth eased from March’s exceptionally strong 65.9% increase. The moderation largely reflected softer demand for key technology products, with growth in electronic products slowing to 45.9% from 73.7% and information and communication products easing to 89.7% from 120.9%. Despite the slower pace, momentum remained solid across several sectors. Orders for machinery accelerated to 23.4% from 20.8%, while basic metals and related products rose 4.5% from 2.9%, optical and photographic equipment increased 5.8% from 4.2%, electrical machinery products edged up to 14.1% from 13.6%, and mineral products surged 70.3% from 28.4%. Growth also stayed strong across major markets, with export orders from the US rising 62.6% (vs 76.4%), ASEAN countries 61.7% (vs 94.4%), Mainland China and Hong Kong 29.0% (vs 45.7%), and Europe 21.8% (vs 45.2%).