Taiwan Trade Balance for September 2025: Surplus Slightly Lower Than Expected

On September 9, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance released the September trade balance data. The reported figure was USD 16.32 billion, in line with the forecast of USD 16.32 billion, compared to the previous value of USD 16.83 billion.Data Definition: Trade is a key component of a country's balance of payments, recording capital flows from the import and export of goods and services, as well as investment income with foreign countries. A positive balance (surplus) indicates a net increase in foreign wealth; a negative balance (deficit) signals a decrease.Market Impact: A surplus with an actual value exceeding forecasts is generally supportive for the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Conversely, a deficit with an actual value above forecasts may weigh on the TWD.This indicator is assigned an importance level of 1. The trade balance is calculated using the international standard, measuring the difference between exports and imports. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for November 7, 2025.

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