Taiwan’s economy – characteristics (2)
- Agriculture accounts for a negligible portion of Taiwan’s exports (agriculture’s share of GDP was 1.6% in 2018). Rice, sweet potatoes, corn, peanuts, sugar cane, tropical fruits, vegetables, soybeans and tea are the most widely grown crops. Areca palm nuts, known as betel (a popular stimulant in Taiwan), are also a profitable group of agricultural products.
