Taiwan’s exports surged to a record level in March 2026, driven by sustained global demand for artificial intelligence applications and advanced technology products, according to official trade data. Export growth reached 61.8% year-on-year, totaling $80.18 billion, marking the first time monthly exports have surpassed the $80 billion threshold. This strong performance extended a 29-month streak of year-on-year growth, reflecting Taiwan’s critical role in the global semiconductor and electronics supply chain. Demand for AI-related hardware, including chips and high-performance computing components, remained a key driver of export expansion. The result significantly exceeded market expectations and highlighted the continued global buildout of AI infrastructure across data centers, cloud platforms, and advanced computing systems. Analysts note that Taiwan’s export strength underscores how deeply AI adoption is influencing global trade flows, particularly in technology manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems.
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