Taiwan FDI Statistics Summary Analysis ( January 2021)
2021-02-20
According to the statistics, 228 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total amount of US$508,115,000 were approved in January 2021. This indicates a decrease of 45.19% in the number of cases, and a decrease of 49.07% in FDI amount compared to the same period of 2020.
With regard to inward investment from Mainland China, 2 cases were approved with an amount of US$1,512,000 in January 2021. This indicates a decrease of 66.67% in the number of cases, and a decrease of 34.12% in the FDI amount compared to the same period of 2020. From July 2009 to January 2021, 1,463 cases were approved with a total investment amount added up to US$2,412,794,000.
In terms of Taiwan’s outbound investment (excluding Mainland China), 23 projects were registered in January 2021 with a total amount of US$377,364,000 indicating a decrease of 42.5% in the number of cases, but a decrease of 50.58% in the amount, as compared to the same period of 2020.
As for Taiwan’s outward investment to Mainland China, 34 applications have been approved in January 2021, indicating a decrease of 19.05% compared to the same period of 2020. The approved investment amount is US$249,747,000, 53.55% less than the same period in 2020.
Source： INVESTMENT COMMISSION, MOEA
