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India-Taiwan Trade Soars 17% to Record $12.5 Billion in 2025

Bilateral trade between India and Taiwan surged 17% in 2025 to reach a historic $12.5 billion. India's exports to Taiwan, valued at $3.3 billion, included mineral fuels and chemicals, while Taiwan's $9.2 billion in exports were led by electronic integrated circuits and machinery. Taiwanese companies are actively investing in India's electronics and semiconductor sectors, supporting initiatives like Digital India. While trade has grown significantly, it remains far below Taiwan's volumes with the US and China, indicating substantial potential for further expansion.

Key Points: India-Taiwan Trade Hits Record $12.5B, Up 17%

  • Trade hits record $12.5B
  • India exports minerals, chemicals
  • Taiwan exports semiconductors, machinery
  • Over 300 Taiwanese firms in India
  • Supports Digital India, AI Mission
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India-Taiwan trade records 17 pc growth to scale $12.5 billion mark

Bilateral trade between India and Taiwan grew 17% to a record $12.5 billion in 2025, driven by electronics, chemicals, and manufacturing investments.

"Taiwan is well-known for its leading role in semiconductors, AI server, AIoT total solution and edge computing. - Estela Chen"

New Delhi, March 25

The bilateral trade between India and Taiwan recorded a robust 17 per cent increase in 2025, compared with the previous year, to touch the $12.5 billion mark, according figures compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center here.

India's exports to Taiwan amounted to $3.3 billion, consisting of mineral fuels, aluminium, iron, steel, organic chemicals and plastics while Taiwan's exports to India amounted to $9.2 billion, comprising mainly electronic integrated circuits, plastics, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, iron and steel.

Addressing the event to launch the 'Taiwan Excellence' expo here, Estela Chen, Director, Economic Division, TECC said, "Taiwan is well-known for its leading role in semiconductors, AI server, AIoT total solution and edge computing," according to a report in Asian Community News website.

Last year, the bilateral trade between Taiwan and India reached a record high of $12.5 billion. This growing economic relationship continues to drive investment and deepen business cooperation between the two sides.

Taiwanese enterprises are actively investing in India's electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, and automotive sectors, while Indian businesses are discovering valuable opportunities in Taiwan's information technology and engineering sectors, Chen added.

She said that Taiwan is proud to be a trusted partner in India's flagship initiatives such as Digital India and the India AI Mission. "From smartphone and IoT manufacturing to advanced high-tech product design, Taiwan's expertise is committed to supporting India's digital transformation," she added.

Currently, the total number of Taiwanese companies operating in India has crossed 300.

However, compared with Taiwan's bilateral trade with other countries such as the USA ($246.43 billion), Mainland China ($100.1 billion), South Korea ($90.2 billion), and Japan ($84.85 billion), there is scope for a lot more progress with India.

According to the International Trade Administration of Taiwan, since Taiwan and India are important bilateral trading partners, both sides have been vigorously working on and discussing mutually beneficial measures to expand bilateral trade.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good progress, but the trade deficit is a concern. We are exporting raw materials like minerals and metals, while importing high-value electronics and integrated circuits. We need to move up the value chain. Focus should be on attracting semiconductor fabs, not just components.
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Rohit P
The comparison with Taiwan's trade with USA and China shows how much potential is still untapped. $12.5 billion is just the beginning. With 300+ Taiwanese companies here, the ecosystem is building. Hope this strengthens our 'China plus one' strategy.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the IT sector, the mention of opportunities in Taiwan's IT and engineering sectors is very promising. Indian software talent combined with Taiwanese hardware excellence can create world-beating products. Hope more Indian startups explore this.
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Vikram M
Support for Digital India and India AI Mission is crucial. Taiwan's edge in AI servers and IoT can accelerate our digital public infrastructure. This is a strategic partnership that goes beyond just trade numbers. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
While the growth is commendable, we must be cautious and ensure these economic ties are developed with a clear, independent foreign policy in mind. The relationship should be purely commercial and beneficial for our national development goals.

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