India–Taiwan Trade Rises 17% to $12.5 Billion in 2025, Boosting Strategic Ties
New Delhi: Bilateral trade between India and Taiwan witnessed a strong 17 per cent growth in 2025, reaching $12.5 billion, according to data compiled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC). The surge reflects deepening economic engagement between the two partners across technology, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
Expanding Economic Partnership
The latest figures underline the growing importance of India–Taiwan relations amid shifting global supply chains. The trade momentum comes as both sides seek to diversify partnerships and strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries.
Taiwan has emerged as a key partner in sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, and artificial intelligence, aligning with India’s push for digital and manufacturing expansion.
India’s exports to Taiwan stood at $3.3 billion, primarily comprising mineral fuels, aluminium, iron and steel, organic chemicals, and plastics. In contrast, Taiwan’s exports to India reached $9.2 billion, dominated by electronic integrated circuits, electrical machinery, plastics, and high-tech components.
Speaking at the launch of the ‘Taiwan Excellence’ expo, Estela Chen, Director of the Economic Division at TECC, highlighted Taiwan’s global leadership in semiconductors, AI servers, and edge computing technologies.
She noted that Taiwanese firms are actively investing in India’s electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, and automotive sectors, while Indian companies are exploring opportunities in Taiwan’s IT and engineering industries.
Growing Investment and Collaboration
Chen emphasised Taiwan’s role in supporting India’s flagship initiatives such as Digital India and the India AI Mission. She added that Taiwanese expertise in smartphone manufacturing, IoT, and advanced product design is contributing to India’s digital transformation.
Currently, more than 300 Taiwanese companies are operating in India, reflecting increasing business confidence and long-term investment prospects.
Despite the growth, trade between India and Taiwan remains relatively modest compared to Taiwan’s larger trade volumes with economies such as the United States, China, South Korea, and Japan. Experts believe there is significant untapped potential for further expansion.
Both sides are actively exploring measures to enhance trade, including policy coordination and sector-specific collaborations.
The 17 per cent rise in bilateral trade signals a strengthening partnership between India and Taiwan. As both economies continue to align on technology and manufacturing, the relationship is expected to play a more prominent role in the evolving global trade landscape.
The steady rise in India–Taiwan trade highlights a strategic shift towards stronger economic cooperation in high-tech and manufacturing sectors. While the current trade volume is still lower compared to Taiwan’s major partners, the growth trajectory indicates significant untapped potential. With increasing investments, policy alignment, and shared interests in digital and industrial development, the partnership could emerge as a key pillar in Asia’s evolving economic landscape. Sustained collaboration and targeted reforms will be essential to unlock its full potential.