South Korea and Taiwan surpass Japan in H1 2026 exports on AI chip demand
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A Nikkei analysis found that South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in the first half of 2026, driven by explosive growth in chip exports fueled by AI demand. This marks a shift in regional trade dynamics, with AI-related semiconductor exports becoming a key growth engine for both economies.
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Nikkei Asia : Analysis: South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in H1 2026, as AI demand drove explosive growth in chip exports — TOKYO — South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time during the first half of 2026, according to a Nikkei analysis.
