Taiwan is the United States' sixth largest agricultural export market and the world's second-largest per capita foreign consumer of U.S. agricultural products. In 2006, U.S. agricultural, fishery, and forest product exports to Taiwan increased by over 6 percent and exceeded $2.57 billion. Corn, soybeans, hides and skins, wheat, red meats, fresh fruit and cotton are the major U.S. exports. Emerging technologies and products, like biodegradable plastics, may generate new demand for traditional exports like corn and soybeans. U.S. consumer food products exports to Taiwan exceed $648 million in value and have significant growth potential.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has two locations with one in Taipei and one in Kaohsiung. They offer a number of services for Americans visiting Taiwan, including medical information, Taiwan visa information, employment information and more.
Located in the northwestern part of Taiwan with nearly 400,000 residents. The city is famous as the home of Hsinchu Science and Technology Industrial Park and is known as the "Silicon Valley" of Taiwan.
Located on the central eastern coast of Taiwan, Hualien is famous for the beautiful scenery including the famous Taroko Gorge. The city population is around 110,000 and is considered one of the most pleasant cities in Taiwan.
Located on the southwestern coast of Taiwan, it is the second largest city in Taiwan with 1.5 million residents. It is also home to Taiwan's largest international port, the world's sixth-largest container port, and is a major industrial center.
Located in the northeastern part of Taiwan with around 390,000 residents. Keelung is home of Taiwan's second largest seaport after Kaohsiung and is northern Taiwan's main portal for imports and exports.
Located in west central Taiwan with a population of over 1.1 million. Taichung is known as an educational and cultural center and has recently been becoming a main manufacturing hub for small and medium sized enterprizes.
Located on the north end of Taiwan with nearly 2.6 million residents in the city and 3.7 million residents in the metro area. Taipei is the busy capital of Taiwan and home of an extensive global trade network.
Located in southwest Taiwan with a population of 740,000. The fish industry is important in Tainan with over 4,000 ha of fish farms in the city. The area is also very fertile, making it responsible for a large proportion of the island's production in rice and sugar.
Located in northeast Taiwan with a population of 460,000. Yilan has a variety of agricultural products including sweet potatoes, feed sweet corn, sorghum, soybeans and Adzuki beans.
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