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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
TaiwanTaiwan Balance of Trade climbed to 17.91B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Taiwan Balance of Trade climbed to 17.91B in May 2026, released June 2026, up 3.56B from April's 14.35B reading. The print exceeded the 15.2B consensus by 2.71B. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 14.86B. Over the past 3 months, Balance of Trade averaged 17.81B, vs 17.03B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 85th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
17.91
Actual
15.2
Consensus
14.35
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.18 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 15.2
Actual: 17.91
Error: -2.71
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.72 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.56 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Balance of Trade (Taiwan) was reported at 17.91 billion in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 15.20 billion by 2.71 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 14.35 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 15.64 billion, ranging from 12.07 billion to 19.43 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 16.52 billion, up from the prior three at 15.97 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.68 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.36 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Balance of Trade has averaged 12.19 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.18 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 9, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Balance of Trade — Taiwan
DEFINITION
The Balance of Trade is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services. It is an important measure of a country's economic health and can indicate whether a country is running a trade surplus or deficit. A positive balance of trade indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, while a negative balance of trade suggests the opposite. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers as it can impact a country's currency value, inflation, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 17.91 T, consensus 15.2 T. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 14.35 T. Before that (Mar 2026): 21.27 T.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.72) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.