China–Taiwan Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Taiwan trade reached $301.3B in January–September 2026, +30.3% year on year. China exported $84.9B and imported $216.4B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Taiwan
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $46.8B | 55.1% | +54.5% | $41.0B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $13.6B | 16.0% | +41.3% | $12.9B |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $2.3B | 2.8% | -5.8% | $3.3B |
| HS 74Copper | $2.3B | 2.7% | +56.9% | $2.3B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $2.2B | 2.6% | +22.8% | $2.4B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $1.8B | 2.2% | +42.3% | $1.7B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $1.6B | 1.9% | +21.4% | $1.8B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $1.1B | 1.3% | +14.5% | $1.3B |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $980M | 1.1% | +25.1% | $1.0B |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $817M | 1.0% | -1.5% | $1.0B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $29.2B | 34.4% | +70.3% | $22.8B |
| HS 8473Parts for data processing machines | $4.6B | 5.4% | +116.7% | $2.9B |
| HS 8534Printed circuits | $3.7B | 4.3% | +25.4% | $3.9B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $3.6B | 4.3% | +73.2% | $3.2B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $3.3B | 3.9% | +14.5% | $3.7B |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $2.3B | 2.8% | -5.9% | $3.3B |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $1.6B | 1.9% | +37.6% | $1.7B |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $1.6B | 1.9% | +55.4% | $1.8B |
| HS 8536Electrical apparatus for switching | $1.6B | 1.8% | +85.5% | $1.2B |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $1.0B | 1.2% | +13.3% | $1.2B |
Top China Imports from Taiwan
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $167.8B | 77.6% | +36.4% | $170.5B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $29.1B | 13.4% | +3.1% | $36.0B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $3.5B | 1.6% | +1.3% | $4.8B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $3.5B | 1.6% | +3.5% | $4.5B |
| HS 74Copper | $2.6B | 1.2% | +43.2% | $2.5B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $1.7B | 0.8% | -4.2% | $2.3B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $862M | 0.4% | +75.5% | $703M |
| HS 70Glass and glassware | $834M | 0.4% | -1.2% | $1.1B |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $833M | 0.4% | +12.0% | $994M |
| HS 34Soap, detergents and waxes | $387M | 0.2% | +27.4% | $411M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $153.7B | 71.1% | +40.3% | $152.5B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $18.9B | 8.8% | -10.8% | $26.4B |
| HS 8524Flat panel display modules | $5.1B | 2.4% | -5.3% | $7.1B |
| HS 8473Parts for data processing machines | $4.1B | 1.9% | +121.9% | $2.7B |
| HS 8486Machines for semiconductor manufacture | $2.9B | 1.3% | +25.1% | $3.1B |
| HS 8541Semiconductor devices | $1.9B | 0.9% | -7.0% | $2.7B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $1.5B | 0.7% | +36.8% | $1.5B |
| HS 7410Copper foil, <=0.15 mm | $1.3B | 0.6% | +33.4% | $1.3B |
| HS 8534Printed circuits | $1.2B | 0.5% | -3.7% | $1.6B |
| HS 9002Mounted lenses and optical elements | $1.0B | 0.5% | -3.3% | $1.5B |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Taiwan
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
411 products qualify
- 1 MemoriesHS 854232 Exports$22.6B Increase+$11.8B YoY+109%
- 2 Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71HS 847330 Exports$4.6B Increase+$2.5B YoY+117%
- 3 Storage unitsHS 847170 Exports$1.5B Increase+$1.1B YoY+256%
- 4 Parts of heading 85.17HS 851779 Exports$2.0B Increase+$1.0B YoY+104%
- 5 Other apparatusHS 853690 Exports$1.4B Increase+$688M YoY+99%
- 6 Cathodes and sections of cathodes of refined copper, unwroughtHS 740311 Exports$1.6B Increase+$568M YoY+55%
China–Taiwan Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $84.9B | $216.4B | $301.3B | -$131.5B | +30.3% | No. 4 |
| 2025 (full year) | $83.6B | $230.7B | $314.3B | -$147.2B | +7.3% | No. 5 |
| 2024 (full year) | $75.2B | $217.7B | $292.9B | -$142.6B | +9.4% | No. 5 |
| 2023 (full year) | $68.5B | $199.2B | $267.7B | -$130.7B | -15.6% | No. 5 |
| 2022 (full year) | $81.5B | $235.7B | $317.3B | -$154.2B | -2.7% | No. 4 |
| 2021 (full year) | $77.9B | $248.3B | $326.2B | -$170.5B | +25.2% | No. 5 |
| 2020 (full year) | $60.1B | $200.5B | $260.6B | -$140.4B | +14.2% | No. 5 |
| 2019 (full year) | $55.1B | $173.0B | $228.1B | -$117.9B | +0.8% | No. 5 |
| 2018 (full year) | $48.6B | $177.6B | $226.3B | -$129.0B | — | No. 5 |
China Export Product Pages for Taiwan
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Memories
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Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71
About China–Taiwan trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Taiwan in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Taiwan goods trade totaled $301.3B: China exported $84.9B and imported $216.4B, a China trade deficit of $131.5B (+30.3% vs the same months of 2025). Taiwan ranked No. 4 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Taiwan in 2025?
In 2025, China–Taiwan goods trade totaled $314.3B: China exported $83.6B and imported $230.7B, a China trade deficit of $147.2B (+7.3% vs 2024). Taiwan ranked No. 5 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Taiwan in 2024?
In 2024, China–Taiwan goods trade totaled $292.9B: China exported $75.2B and imported $217.7B, a China trade deficit of $142.6B (+9.4% vs 2023). Taiwan ranked No. 5 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Taiwan?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Taiwan by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $46.8B, 55.1% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $13.6B, 16.0% of the total); Commodities not classified by kind (HS 98, $2.3B, 2.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $29.2B); Parts for data processing machines (HS 8473, $4.6B); Printed circuits (HS 8534, $3.7B).
What does China export to Taiwan in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Taiwan by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $41.0B, 49.1% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $12.9B, 15.4% of the total); Commodities not classified by kind (HS 98, $3.3B, 3.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $22.8B); Printed circuits (HS 8534, $3.9B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $3.7B).
What does China import from Taiwan?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Taiwan by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $167.8B, 77.6% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $29.1B, 13.4% of the total); Optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90, $3.5B, 1.6% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $153.7B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $18.9B); Flat panel display modules (HS 8524, $5.1B).
What is China’s trade balance with Taiwan?
China's goods trade balance with Taiwan was -$131.5B in January–September 2026, compared with -$107.5B in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$147.2B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Taiwan bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/taiwan/, accessed 2026-11-10.