This graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Kayla Zhu, visualizes the share of exports and imports that move through the Taiwan Strait, broken down by the G7 and BRICS countries.

Which Countries are Most Reliant on the Taiwan Strait?

Below, we show the share of exports and imports that transit through the Taiwan Strait by both G7 and BRICS countries.

BRICS countries overall are more exposed to disruptions to trade routes in the Taiwan Strait, specifically China, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran. The latter two have 24% or more of its exports pass through the strait.

China and Japan are the most reliant on the Taiwan Strait for both imports and exports, specifically imports. Almost a third of both countries' imports pass through the Taiwan Strait.

According to CSIS, over 95% of Japan's crude oil comes from a select group of Middle Eastern countries, much of which is transported through the Taiwan Strait, making this route integral to Japan's energy security.

As for China, while CSIS estimates that 15% of its exports pass through this waterway—a relatively lower share than other countries—the total value of these exports is still over $551 billion.