Summary This study examines the dynamics and potential of agri‐food trade between the Visegrad Four (V4) countries and Taiwan, using this regional case to highlight broader opportunities for EU–Taiwan economic engagement. While the V4 countries have not historically been major agri‐food trading partners with Taiwan, the analysis reveals untapped trade potential supported by revealed comparative advantages and trade complementarity. These findings suggest that significant opportunities exist even for EU Member States with limited previous agri‐food trade with Taiwan. At the same time, the study identifies several challenges – ranging from institutional and regulatory barriers to shifting global market dynamics – that have constrained V4–Taiwan trade flows over time. By analyzing these factors, the study informs policymakers about the types of strategic interventions needed to enhance agri‐food trade cooperation. The results underscore the value of agri‐food trade as a promising but underutilized segment in EU–Taiwan relations. While the evidence supports the long‐term case for an EU–Taiwan trade agreement, the current political context and intra‐EU diversity suggests that strengthening bilateral relationships between individual Visegrad countries and Taiwan may be a more feasible and effective short‐term strategy to unlock mutual trade benefits.
Zdráhal et al. (Fri,) studied this question.