AI-Fueled Demand Drives Taiwan’s November Export Surge — Hitting Fastest Growth in Over a Decade
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
TAIPEI — Dec 9 (GeokHub) Taiwan’s exports surged in November, rising at their fastest pace in more than 12 years — a rebound driven largely by growing global demand for AI-related products and semiconductor hardware. The jump reflects how Taiwan’s tech exports remain deeply linked to the worldwide boom in artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
Key components like high-end chips and semiconductor equipment reportedly accounted for a significant portion of the export gains. Exporters say rising demand for AI data-center hardware, servers, and AI-optimized chips helped fuel the sharp increase, underscoring Taiwan’s continuing role as a crucial supplier in the global tech supply chain.
The strong performance offers relief to the island’s economy, which has weathered global economic uncertainties and sluggish demand in other sectors. Analysts warn, however, that as the global AI investment cycle matures, sustaining such export growth may prove challenging — especially if demand softens or supply-chain bottlenecks reappear.
Still, the November results could signal the start of a new chapter for Taiwan’s export-oriented tech sector, giving companies optimism that AI-driven demand may support robust trade volumes in coming months.
