7.1 to 10 exports reached $29.839 billion, marking the highest level for this period. Semiconductor exports surged nearly threefold compared to a year ago, driving overall export growth.
The Customs Office announced on July 13 that the export amount for July 1-10 (preliminary customs data) was $29.839 billion, a 53.9% increase from the same period last year. This is the highest performance recorded for this timeframe, surpassing the previous record of $28.6 billion set in June 1-10.
Considering the number of working days, the average daily export amount was $3.51 billion, also up 53.9%. The number of working days during this period was 8.5, the same as last year.
Semiconductors were the main driver of exports, with semiconductor exports reaching $11.207 billion, a 193% increase. This is the highest figure recorded for this period. Semiconductors accounted for 37.6% of total exports, up 17.8 percentage points from a year ago.
Exports of computer peripherals surged 208.1% due to increased demand and rising prices for solid-state drives (SSDs) used in artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Exports of petroleum products rose 22.7%, ships increased by 75.1%, steel products grew by 12.9%, and passenger cars saw a 5.7% increase, all contributing to the export growth. However, exports of automotive parts fell by 11.7%.
By country, exports to major markets such as China (up 88.7%), the United States (up 43.2%), Vietnam (up 92.8%), the European Union (up 28.9%), and Taiwan (up 49.7%) all increased. The combined share of the top three countries—China, the United States, and Vietnam—accounted for 51.7% of total exports.
During the same period, imports rose 17.4% year-on-year to $23.48 billion.
By category, imports of semiconductors (up 49.6%), gas (up 24.8%), machinery (up 7.8%), and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (up 49.5%) all increased.
Notably, energy imports (crude oil, gas, and coal) rose by 23.4% compared to last year.
The import value of crude oil increased by 19% to $2.941 billion, influenced by the Middle East conflict and high exchange rates.
Imports from China (up 25.1%), the United States (up 4.7%), Japan (up 7.6%), and Taiwan (up 57.6%) all increased, while imports from the European Union decreased by 4.4%.
With exports exceeding imports, the trade balance recorded a surplus of $6.359 billion.
The Customs Office announced on July 13 that the export amount for July 1-10 (preliminary customs data) was $29.839 billion, a 53.9% increase from the same period last year. This is the highest performance recorded for this timeframe, surpassing the previous record of $28.6 billion set in June 1-10.
Considering the number of working days, the average daily export amount was $3.51 billion, also up 53.9%. The number of working days during this period was 8.5, the same as last year.
Semiconductors were the main driver of exports, with semiconductor exports reaching $11.207 billion, a 193% increase. This is the highest figure recorded for this period. Semiconductors accounted for 37.6% of total exports, up 17.8 percentage points from a year ago.
Exports of computer peripherals surged 208.1% due to increased demand and rising prices for solid-state drives (SSDs) used in artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Exports of petroleum products rose 22.7%, ships increased by 75.1%, steel products grew by 12.9%, and passenger cars saw a 5.7% increase, all contributing to the export growth. However, exports of automotive parts fell by 11.7%.
By country, exports to major markets such as China (up 88.7%), the United States (up 43.2%), Vietnam (up 92.8%), the European Union (up 28.9%), and Taiwan (up 49.7%) all increased. The combined share of the top three countries—China, the United States, and Vietnam—accounted for 51.7% of total exports.
During the same period, imports rose 17.4% year-on-year to $23.48 billion.
By category, imports of semiconductors (up 49.6%), gas (up 24.8%), machinery (up 7.8%), and semiconductor manufacturing equipment (up 49.5%) all increased.
Notably, energy imports (crude oil, gas, and coal) rose by 23.4% compared to last year.
The import value of crude oil increased by 19% to $2.941 billion, influenced by the Middle East conflict and high exchange rates.
Imports from China (up 25.1%), the United States (up 4.7%), Japan (up 7.6%), and Taiwan (up 57.6%) all increased, while imports from the European Union decreased by 4.4%.
With exports exceeding imports, the trade balance recorded a surplus of $6.359 billion.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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