Largest market shown
Electronic integrated circuits: memories
$40.0B of latest reported imports and $23.1B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Taiwan import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Taiwan's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$369.4B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+0.3%Three-year reported change
GDP$0.0Latest reported value
GDP per capita$0.0Latest reported value
Trade openness0.0%Reported share of GDP
Taiwan import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$369.4B in imports
Taiwan recorded $369.4B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +0.3%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Taiwan imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $369.4B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $40.0BLatest imports | +8.4% | 50 | 2910 | KORDeclining | $51.0B |
| 2 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $24.4BLatest imports | +6.5% | 13 | 1987 | SAUDeclining | $29.5B |
| 3 | HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $27.4BLatest imports | +5.8% | 80 | 1351 | CHNDeclining | $32.4B |
| 4 | HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas | $10.2BLatest imports | +11.4% | 18 | 2523 | AUSStable | $14.1B |
| 5 | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $6.9BLatest imports | +6.9% | 12 | 4940 | AUSGrowing | $8.5B |
| 6 | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $19.7BLatest imports | +6.7% | 63 | 1533 | MYSDeclining | $24.0B |
| 7 | HS 853400Circuits: printed | $4.4BLatest imports | +13.2% | 57 | 4751 | CHNDeclining | $6.4B |
| 8 | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $8.3BLatest imports | +5.8% | 83 | 2503 | CHNDeclining | $9.8B |
| 9 | HS 848620Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits | $10.6BLatest imports | +13.3% | 32 | 1961 | JPNDeclining | $15.4B |
| 10 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $3.6BLatest imports | +9.1% | 55 | 6467 | CHNDeclining | $4.7B |
| 11 | HS 847180Data processing machines: automatic, units thereof n.e.s. in heading no. 8471 | $5.9BLatest imports | +16.8% | 62 | 2635 | CHNDeclining | $9.4B |
| 12 | HS 848690Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories | $5.2BLatest imports | +30.4% | 62 | 1677 | USADeclining | $10.1B |
| 13 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $5.5BLatest imports | +6.6% | 71 | 1926 | RUSGrowing | $6.7B |
| 14 | HS 270119Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $1.3BLatest imports | +18.3% | 12 | 9536 | IDNDeclining | $2.1B |
| 15 | HS 740311Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $4.7BLatest imports | +5.3% | 18 | 2412 | CHNStable | $5.5B |
| 16 | HS 381800Chemical elements: doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms: chemical compounds doped for use in electronics | $3.0BLatest imports | +6.5% | 37 | 3389 | JPNDeclining | $3.6B |
| 17 | HS 870340Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power | $2.1BLatest imports | +45.5% | 20 | 2931 | JPNAccelerating | $4.1B |
| 18 | HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $1.9BLatest imports | +9.1% | 11 | 6215 | AUSDeclining | $2.4B |
| 19 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $1.5BLatest imports | +36.4% | 19 | 4053 | DEUDeclining | $2.9B |
| 20 | HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $1.7BLatest imports | +7.7% | 68 | 4599 | CHNDeclining | $2.1B |
| 21 | HS 903082Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices | $2.0BLatest imports | +6.4% | 40 | 3455 | MYSDeclining | $2.3B |
| 22 | HS 841191Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $1.3BLatest imports | +10.5% | 40 | 5078 | USASlowing | $1.7B |
| 23 | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $1.4BLatest imports | +4.6% | 70 | 5138 | USADeclining | $1.6B |
| 24 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $1.2BLatest imports | -0.2% | 56 | 8690 | CHNDeclining | $1.2B |
| 25 | HS 382499Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | $1.3BLatest imports | +33.2% | 69 | 2587 | JPNDeclining | $2.6B |
| 26 | HS 850440Electrical static converters | $1.8BLatest imports | +6.0% | 84 | 2983 | CHNDeclining | $2.1B |
| 27 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $1.4BLatest imports | +10.4% | 52 | 3533 | HKGDeclining | $1.9B |
| 28 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $2.7BLatest imports | +2.5% | 31 | 2437 | JPNDeclining | $2.9B |
| 29 | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $1.2BLatest imports | +9.9% | 49 | 4413 | CHNDeclining | $1.6B |
| 30 | HS 370790Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use | $979.7MLatest imports | +7.7% | 28 | 7112 | JPNDeclining | $1.2B |
| 31 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $2.0BLatest imports | +1.3% | 9 | 3875 | USADeclining | $2.1B |
| 32 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $2.9BLatest imports | +17.9% | 87 | 1080 | CHNDeclining | $4.7B |
| 33 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $1.5BLatest imports | +5.8% | 30 | 3172 | SGPDeclining | $1.8B |
| 34 | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $1.8BLatest imports | +3.3% | 21 | 3457 | JPNDeclining | $2.0B |
| 35 | HS 854442Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors | $827.0MLatest imports | +8.2% | 81 | 6266 | CHNStable | $1.0B |
| 36 | HS 853224Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer | $1.3BLatest imports | +9.2% | 47 | 3782 | JPNDeclining | $1.7B |
| 37 | HS 903141Optical instruments and appliances: for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.s. in chapter 90 | $1.7BLatest imports | +8.2% | 31 | 2695 | SGPDeclining | $2.2B |
| 38 | HS 750210Nickel: unwrought, not alloyed | $904.2MLatest imports | +5.4% | 17 | 5125 | CHNDeclining | $1.1B |
| 39 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $2.9BLatest imports | +8.2% | 65 | 886 | DEUDeclining | $3.7B |
| 40 | HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $1.3BLatest imports | +2.7% | 17 | 4627 | BRADeclining | $1.4B |
| 41 | HS 290243Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene | $1.2BLatest imports | +2.3% | 9 | 4247 | KORDeclining | $1.3B |
| 42 | HS 721913Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm | $750.9MLatest imports | +5.2% | 11 | 6428 | IDNDeclining | $874.1M |
| 43 | HS 721912Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm | $521.1MLatest imports | +12.3% | 10 | 8371 | IDNDeclining | $738.7M |
| 44 | HS 852990Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $734.2MLatest imports | +3.7% | 59 | 6573 | CHNDeclining | $818.4M |
| 45 | HS 853690Electrical apparatus: n.e.s. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $986.9MLatest imports | +5.4% | 76 | 3510 | CHNDeclining | $1.2B |
| 46 | HS 847150Digital processing units: other than those of subheadings 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units | $2.0BLatest imports | +8.8% | 56 | 1751 | CHNDeclining | $2.5B |
| 47 | HS 852351Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | $1.8BLatest imports | +10.6% | 64 | 1499 | CHNDeclining | $2.5B |
| 48 | HS 854290Parts of electronic integrated circuits | $1.5BLatest imports | +5.2% | 43 | 2190 | JPNDeclining | $1.7B |
| 49 | HS 220830Whiskies | $550.7MLatest imports | +4.8% | 43 | 8516 | GBRDeclining | $633.4M |
| 50 | HS 721891Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section | $406.0MLatest imports | +12.7% | 12 | 9932 | IDNDeclining | $581.8M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 15 | $109.9B | $52.6B | +8.5% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 4 | $42.8B | $22.6B | +10.8% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 7 | $34.4B | $17.0B | +12.2% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 3 | $6.3B | $4.6B | +28.1% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $7.1B | $3.4B | +6.2% |
| Chemical productsHS2 38 | 2 | $4.3B | $3.1B | +19.8% |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 2 | $3.4B | $2.1B | +2.9% |
| Optical and medical instrumentsHS2 90 | 2 | $3.7B | $2.1B | +7.3% |
| CopperHS2 74 | 1 | $4.7B | $2.1B | +5.3% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $1.7B | $1.9B | +10.1% |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 2 | $3.2B | $1.9B | +6.8% |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 1 | $1.9B | $1.9B | +9.1% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 721891Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section | $406.0M | 12 | 9932 | IDN | 99.7% |
| HS 270119Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $1.3B | 12 | 9536 | IDN | 97.6% |
| HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $1.2B | 56 | 8690 | CHN | 93.1% |
| HS 220830Whiskies | $550.7M | 43 | 8516 | GBR | 92.2% |
| HS 721912Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm | $521.1M | 10 | 8371 | IDN | 91.1% |
| HS 370790Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use | $979.7M | 28 | 7112 | JPN | 83.8% |
| HS 852990Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $734.2M | 59 | 6573 | CHN | 80.8% |
| HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $3.6B | 55 | 6467 | CHN | 79.4% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
CHN
China
17 screened products
$34.4BCalculated opportunity across these rowsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 screened products
$23.7BCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
3 screened products
$13.8BCalculated opportunity across these rowsJPN
Japan
9 screened products
$13.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsSAU
Saudi Arabia
1 screened products
$8.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsMYS
Malaysia
2 screened products
$6.9BCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
4 screened products
$6.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsIDN
Indonesia
4 screened products
$4.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Taiwan import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Taiwan's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Taiwan.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.