Taiwan Industry Reports
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Coatings, Dyes and Pigments Manufacturing
2025-MayDoc　#42242Industry Report (condensed version)US$300
The industry is expected to face heightened operating risks due to several adverse factors, including a global economic slowdown, worsening conditions in the real estate market, and the continued imposition of U.S. tariff policies. These challenges are likely to exacerbate inflationary pressures and pro+K114mpt corporations to adopt a more cautious stance on capital expenditures, thereby further dampening demand for coatings, dyes, pigments, and related products. Nevertheless, while Taiwanese semiconductor firms may encounter constraints in expanding production, both private and public sector investments are expected to retain growth momentum. As a result, the overall outlook for the industry will neutral to slightly weak
Iron and Steel Basic Industries
2025-MayDoc　#42218Industry Report (condensed version)US$300
The sustained uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy continues to weigh on the production confidence of Taiwan’s manufacturing sector. In response, major economies such as China and the European Union have implemented retaliatory tariffs, further escalating global trade tensions and deepening trade barriers. These developments are expected to negatively affect export orders and suppress production demand across downstream manufacturing industries. Domestically, additional challenges—such as speculative activity in the real estate market and persistent labor shortages—are likely to constrain housing construction activity, thereby weakening steel consumption in both domestic and international markets. As a result, it is projected that the sales value of Taiwan’s iron and steel industry will decline by approximately 4.25% in 2025 compared with 2024. Overall, the outlook for the basic iron and steel sector is expected to become increasingly conservative.
Woven Fabric Mills, Cotton
2025-MayDoc　#42209Industry Report (condensed version)US$300
Even amid the 90-day suspension of U.S. reciprocal tariffs, textile and garment manufacturers in Southeast Asia are anticipated to benefit from a temporary shift in global orders. However, the sector continues to experience a significant decline in orders from Chinese clients. Given ongoing inflationary pressures and weakened consumer demand, brand owners’ procurement capacity should not be viewed with excessive optimism. Moreover, expectations that Chinese products will be offloaded at low prices into Southeast Asian markets—amid surplus inventory and tariff-induced export constraints—pose an escalating risk of intensified price competition. This growing threat of order displacement is likely to dampen the region’s textile industry outlook in the second quarter of 2025, with performance projected to remain flat or weaken further.
Battery Manufacturing
2025-MayDoc　#42223Industry Report (condensed version)US$300
While the outlook for consumer electronics sales remains subdued and decentralized production by major brand clients is expected to raise manufacturers' operating costs, emerging opportunities in AI server-related BBUs and the gradual ramp-up of domestic battery cell production are projected to drive single-digit annual growth in battery industry output and sales value in 2025
Power-driven Hand Tools Manufacturing
2025-MayDoc　#42357Industry Report (condensed version)US$300
Although the United States has implemented a reciprocal tariff policy and imposed high duties on Chinese products—potentially creating opportunities for order transfers to the industry—the associated rise in import costs is expected to dampen consumer purchasing power. Additionally, Taiwan’s central bank continues to enforce credit control measures in the housing market, leading to subdued demand in the interior decoration sector. As a result, the industry's annual sales value growth rate is projected to decline slightly in 2025.
Trump’s New Policy Reshapes Competitive Dynamics in the Global Textile and Apparel Supply Chain
2025-MayDoc　#42207Industry ReportUS$300
The global textile industry in 2025 is likely to perform significantly worse than in 2024. If reciprocal tariffs are fully reinstated, China’s competitiveness in textiles, garments, and footwear will deteriorate, accelerating supply chain shifts. In the medium to long term, countries such as Bangladesh, India, and those in Central and South America—especially Mexico—are expected to benefit from order transfers, potentially reshaping the global competitive landscape in these industries.
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs: Implications for Taiwan’s Petrochemical Industry – Navigating Emerging Risks and Strategic Opportunities
2025-MayDoc　#42168Industry ReportUS$300
To mitigate operational decline amid global supply chain restructuring and escalating trade risks, Taiwan’s petrochemical industry must accelerate product differentiation upgrades and strategically diversify its market presence to reinforce supply chain resilience.
U.S. Imposes New Port Fees on Chinese-Made Ships, Introducing Fresh Uncertainty for Global Container Shipping
2025-MayDoc　#42252Industry ReportUS$300
While the U.S. policy imposing additional port fees on Chinese-built vessels is anticipated to confer relative advantages to Taiwan’s container shipping companies regarding cost efficiency and operational stability, several potential challenges warrant close attention.
Prospective Impacts of a Reciprocal Tariff Policy on Taiwan’s Battery and Power Equipment Industries
2025-MayDoc　#42337Industry ReportUS$300
Taiwanese manufacturers are prioritizing Southeast Asia, Mexico, and India—regions with established downstream assembly ecosystems—as their primary choices for expansion. Production capacity will be gradually rebalanced in alignment with evolving tariff structures.
Future Implications of Reciprocal Trade Measures on Taiwan’s Heavy Electrical Equipment Sector
2025-MayDoc　#42383Industry ReportUS$300
Taiwan's heavy electrical equipment manufacturers are expected to continue benefiting from infrastructure-driven orders, including those tied to strong grid development plans and capital expenditures by major electronics firms. In the medium to long term, these companies are pursuing expansion strategies targeting the U.S. and emerging markets. Nevertheless, they must remain vigilant against intensifying price competition, particularly as Chinese and other global competitors redirect their exports to markets outside the United States.
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