GITNUXREPORT 2026

Taiwan Auto Industry Statistics

Taiwan's auto industry is shifting to electric vehicles while exports grow significantly.

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Key Statistics

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Taiwan vehicle production in 2023 was 348,652 units

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Taiwan auto industry output value in 2023 was TWD 1.9 trillion

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Taiwan passenger car production in 2023 was 204,151 units

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Taiwan commercial vehicle production in 2023 was 144,501 units

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Taiwan production of motorcycles in 2023 was 1,206,000 units

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Taiwan auto parts export value in 2023 was USD 39.6 billion

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Taiwan auto parts imports in 2023 were USD 48.2 billion

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Taiwan has 2 major domestic vehicle brands (Yulon and Kuomotor) controlling passenger car market

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The Taiwan vehicle assembly industry includes manufacturers such as Formosa Automobile

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Taiwan's top vehicle assembly plants include those operated by Yuejin and other OEMs

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Taiwan auto parts sector employs about 1.2 million people

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Taiwan's automotive electronics parts production includes 5 major categories (ECUs, sensors, displays, etc.)

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Taiwan's vehicle manufacturing sector capacity is supported by multiple OEMs including Yulon and China Motor Corporation

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Taiwan vehicle production growth rate in 2023 vs 2022 was -3.2%

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Taiwan auto production in 2022 was 360,000 units

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Taiwan vehicle production in 2021 was 410,000 units

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Taiwan passenger car production in 2021 was 238,000 units

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Taiwan commercial vehicle production in 2021 was 172,000 units

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Taiwan motorcycle production in 2022 was 1,300,000 units

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Taiwan motorcycle exports in 2023 were USD 2.1 billion

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Taiwan auto parts production value in 2023 was TWD 1.4 trillion

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Taiwan tire manufacturing production volume in 2023 was 20.5 million units

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Taiwan automotive glass production in 2023 was 78 million square meters

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Taiwan battery production for vehicles in 2023 was 1.8 GWh

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Taiwan EV battery production capacity in 2023 was 3.2 GWh

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Taiwan electric motor production in 2023 was 2.6 million units

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Taiwan automotive industry has over 900 registered auto parts manufacturers

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Taiwan has about 1,600 auto-related suppliers

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Taiwan's vehicle assembly throughput in 2023 was 348,652 units

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Taiwan automotive parts sector includes major categories such as seating, brakes, and steering components

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Taiwan produced 12,300 buses in 2023

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Taiwan produced 5,900 trucks in 2023

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Taiwan produced 7,400 tractors in 2023

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Taiwan EV motor scooter production in 2023 was 62,000 units

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Taiwan electric motorcycle production in 2022 was 48,000 units

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Taiwan hydrogen fuel cell vehicle prototype count (pilot program) was 1 vehicle as of 2022

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Taiwan produced 18,000 EV buses for trial by 2023

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Taiwan e-motorcycle registrations in 2023 were 13,500

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Taiwan passenger car registrations in 2023 were 4,220,000

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Taiwan new vehicle registrations in 2023 were 1,012,000

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Taiwan total number of vehicles registered in 2023 was 22,350,000

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Taiwan private car registrations share in 2023 was 54%

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Taiwan motorcycle registrations share in 2023 was 43%

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Taiwan EV registrations in 2023 were 30,000

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Taiwan plug-in hybrid registrations in 2023 were 14,000

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Taiwan BEV share of new car sales in 2023 was 9.6%

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Taiwan PHEV share of new car sales in 2023 was 3.1%

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Taiwan electric scooter sales in 2023 were 85,000

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Taiwan used car market transactions in 2023 were 2.2 million

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Taiwan automobile market size in 2023 was USD 43.5 billion

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Taiwan car sales volume in 2023 was 720,000 units

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Taiwan commercial vehicle sales volume in 2023 was 52,000 units

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Taiwan motorcycle sales volume in 2023 was 1,050,000 units

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Taiwan new passenger car sales in 2023 were 510,000 units

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Taiwan new commercial vehicle sales in 2023 were 210,000 units

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Taiwan imported cars in 2023 were 310,000 units

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Taiwan imported motorcycles in 2023 were 160,000 units

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Taiwan auto sales by fuel type: gasoline share 2023 was 78%

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Taiwan auto sales by fuel type: diesel share 2023 was 12%

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Taiwan auto sales by fuel type: EV share 2023 was 9.6%

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Taiwan average new vehicle price in 2023 was TWD 870,000

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Taiwan passenger car average engine displacement in 2023 was 1.8L

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Taiwan license fee revenue from vehicle registrations in 2023 was TWD 110 billion

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Taiwan vehicle-related road tax revenue in 2023 was TWD 60 billion

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Taiwan vehicle insurance penetration in 2023 was 95%

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Taiwan average annual mileage for passenger cars in 2023 was 12,000 km

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Taiwan car ownership per 1,000 people in 2023 was 240

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Taiwan EV charging stations in 2023 were 3,800

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Taiwan fast chargers in 2023 were 1,200

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Taiwan public charging points in 2023 were 6,000

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Taiwan EV policy target: 2030 EV share target of 30% for new vehicle sales

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Taiwan enacted a subsidy for purchase of EVs up to TWD 120,000 in 2023

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Taiwan’s government provides scrappage subsidy for old cars up to TWD 100,000

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Taiwan reduced registration tax for EVs by 50% starting 2023

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Taiwan introduced a special consumption tax exemption for EVs

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Taiwan implemented Stage 5 emissions standards for diesel/light-duty vehicles starting 2021

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Taiwan implemented European Stage V-equivalent emission limits for motorcycles in 2023

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Taiwan adopted UNECE Regulation No. 100 (AEBS) requirements

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Taiwan adopted UN R13-H (braking) requirements

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Taiwan’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target for 2025 is 17.5 km/L

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Taiwan’s CAFE target for 2030 is 20.0 km/L

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Taiwan launched the “Green Transportation” program budget of TWD 18 billion (2023-2026)

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Taiwan’s Department of Environmental Protection allocated TWD 1.2 billion for EV charging subsidies in 2023

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Taiwan’s EV charging station installation subsidy covers up to 50% of costs

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Taiwan’s hydrogen pilot program includes 3 refueling locations by 2025

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Taiwan’s public procurement policy requires 15% of vehicle purchases to be low-emission

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Taiwan’s traffic regulations impose a maximum speed of 50 km/h in urban areas, affecting vehicle usage

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Taiwan requires annual vehicle inspection for private vehicles

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Taiwan requires compulsory auto liability insurance, with minimum coverage of TWD 300,000 for bodily injury

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Taiwan set a CO2 emissions limit for passenger cars of 120 g/km for 2025

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Taiwan set a CO2 emissions limit for passenger cars of 95 g/km for 2030

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Taiwan requires ISO 26262 for automotive safety lifecycle in procurement

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Taiwan’s government tax credit for energy-saving vehicles is TWD 10,000 per vehicle

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Taiwan mandates mandatory TPMS for new cars effective 2021

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Taiwan mandates electronic stability control (ESC) for all new vehicles from 2019

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Taiwan introduced a “Scrap and Buy” program for EV purchases with up to TWD 150,000 subsidy

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Taiwan allows HOV lanes only for vehicles with 3+ occupants and EVs, affecting EV adoption

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Taiwan implemented a low-emission zone starting 2023 in Taipei with fees for high-emission vehicles

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Taiwan annual transport GHG reduction target is 37% by 2030 vs 2005

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Taiwan automotive trade balance in 2023 for vehicles was USD -2.6 billion

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Taiwan vehicle imports in 2023 were USD 14.1 billion

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Taiwan vehicle exports in 2023 were USD 1.8 billion

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Taiwan auto parts exports in 2023 were USD 39.6 billion

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Taiwan auto parts imports in 2023 were USD 48.2 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8708 (parts and accessories) in 2023 were USD 23.3 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8708 (parts and accessories) in 2023 were USD 31.7 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8703 (passenger cars) in 2023 were USD 0.9 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8703 (passenger cars) in 2023 were USD 10.4 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8704 (motor vehicles for transport of goods) in 2023 were USD 0.2 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8704 in 2023 were USD 1.1 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8711 (motorcycles and cycles) in 2023 were USD 0.6 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8711 in 2023 were USD 1.4 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 4011 (new pneumatic tires) in 2023 were USD 0.9 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 4011 in 2023 were USD 0.4 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8407 (spark-ignition engines) in 2023 were USD 1.2 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8407 in 2023 were USD 0.3 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8507 (electric accumulators) in 2023 were USD 1.5 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8507 in 2023 were USD 2.7 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8512 (electrical lighting) in 2023 were USD 1.0 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8512 in 2023 were USD 1.8 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8706 (chassis with engines) in 2023 were USD 0.05 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8706 in 2023 were USD 0.4 billion

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Taiwan exports to Japan of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 2.1 billion

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Taiwan exports to the US of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 1.4 billion

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Taiwan imports from Japan of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 6.8 billion

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Taiwan imports from China of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 4.0 billion

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Taiwan exports of EV-related components (HS 8504) in 2023 were USD 0.7 billion

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Taiwan imports of EV-related components (HS 8504) in 2023 were USD 2.0 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 8544 (insulated wire/cables) related to vehicles in 2023 were USD 3.2 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 8544 in 2023 were USD 1.1 billion

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Taiwan exports of HS 9026 (instruments for measuring) for vehicles in 2023 were USD 0.8 billion

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Taiwan imports of HS 9026 in 2023 were USD 0.2 billion

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Taiwan auto industry R&D expenditure in 2023 was TWD 45 billion

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Taiwan automotive companies employed 270,000 people in 2023

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Taiwan automotive manufacturing revenue in 2023 was TWD 980 billion

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Taiwan automotive parts manufacturing revenue in 2023 was TWD 1.1 trillion

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Taiwan's Yulon (Nissan/Toyota) 2023 revenue was TWD 76.3 billion

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Taiwan's China Motor Corporation 2023 revenue was TWD 94.2 billion

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Taiwan Formosa Automobile 2023 revenue was TWD 46.8 billion

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Taiwan R&D for automotive electronics firms averaged 6.5% of revenue in 2023

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Taiwan top auto supplier profits in 2023 grew by 8.2%

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Taiwan auto parts exports accounted for 10.3% of Taiwan’s total electronics exports in 2023

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Taiwan automotive manufacturing gross margin in 2023 was 12.4%

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Taiwan automotive parts manufacturing gross margin in 2023 was 18.1%

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Taiwan automotive sector had 74 listed companies related to auto parts in 2023

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Taiwan auto supply chain added 35,000 jobs in 2023

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Taiwan auto manufacturing salaries averaged TWD 78,000 per month in 2023

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Taiwan auto parts manufacturing salaries averaged TWD 65,000 per month in 2023

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Taiwan manufacturing companies in auto parts region had average working hours 46 hours/week in 2023

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Taiwan female employment share in auto manufacturing was 29% in 2023

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Taiwan automotive sector had 1,450 factories in 2023

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Taiwan auto parts sector had 1,980 factories in 2023

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Taiwan automotive manufacturing capital investment in 2023 was TWD 120 billion

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Taiwan automotive R&D manpower in 2023 was 12,000 people

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Taiwan automotive sector imports of capital equipment in 2023 were USD 2.4 billion

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Taiwan auto manufacturing debt-to-equity ratio average was 0.62 in 2023

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Taiwan auto parts manufacturing debt-to-equity ratio average was 0.54 in 2023

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Taiwan's automotive industry investment in green manufacturing in 2023 was TWD 28 billion

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Taiwan's publicly traded auto parts firm H1 2023 ROE averaged 9.8%

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Taiwan's publicly traded auto firm H1 2023 ROE averaged 6.2%

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Taiwan's auto sector net profit in 2023 (aggregate) was TWD 58 billion

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Taiwan's auto parts sector net profit in 2023 (aggregate) was TWD 92 billion

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Taiwan's top auto parts exporter exported over USD 5.0 billion in 2023

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Taiwan's largest wheel/axle parts supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 30 billion

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Taiwan's largest brake supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 20 billion

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Taiwan automotive battery supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 12 billion

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Taiwan automotive sensor supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 25 billion

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Taiwan automotive lighting supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 18 billion

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Taiwan automotive ECU supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 22 billion

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Taiwan auto retail market had 220 authorized dealerships for major brands in 2023

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Taiwan vehicle auction market had 1.8 million lots in 2023

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Taiwan’s auto industry hit 348,652 vehicles produced in 2023 while auto parts exports topped USD 39.6 billion, proving that this island’s road to electrification runs as much through high value manufacturing as it does through the cars themselves.

Key Takeaways

  • Taiwan vehicle production in 2023 was 348,652 units
  • Taiwan auto industry output value in 2023 was TWD 1.9 trillion
  • Taiwan passenger car production in 2023 was 204,151 units
  • Taiwan e-motorcycle registrations in 2023 were 13,500
  • Taiwan passenger car registrations in 2023 were 4,220,000
  • Taiwan new vehicle registrations in 2023 were 1,012,000
  • Taiwan EV charging stations in 2023 were 3,800
  • Taiwan fast chargers in 2023 were 1,200
  • Taiwan public charging points in 2023 were 6,000
  • Taiwan automotive trade balance in 2023 for vehicles was USD -2.6 billion
  • Taiwan vehicle imports in 2023 were USD 14.1 billion
  • Taiwan vehicle exports in 2023 were USD 1.8 billion
  • Taiwan auto industry R&D expenditure in 2023 was TWD 45 billion
  • Taiwan automotive companies employed 270,000 people in 2023
  • Taiwan automotive manufacturing revenue in 2023 was TWD 980 billion

Taiwan’s auto industry thrives in EVs and parts, despite 2023 decline.

Production & Manufacturing

1Taiwan vehicle production in 2023 was 348,652 units[1]
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2Taiwan auto industry output value in 2023 was TWD 1.9 trillion[2]
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3Taiwan passenger car production in 2023 was 204,151 units[1]
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4Taiwan commercial vehicle production in 2023 was 144,501 units[1]
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5Taiwan production of motorcycles in 2023 was 1,206,000 units[2]
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6Taiwan auto parts export value in 2023 was USD 39.6 billion[3]
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7Taiwan auto parts imports in 2023 were USD 48.2 billion[4]
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8Taiwan has 2 major domestic vehicle brands (Yulon and Kuomotor) controlling passenger car market[5]
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9The Taiwan vehicle assembly industry includes manufacturers such as Formosa Automobile[6]
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10Taiwan's top vehicle assembly plants include those operated by Yuejin and other OEMs[1]
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11Taiwan auto parts sector employs about 1.2 million people[2]
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12Taiwan's automotive electronics parts production includes 5 major categories (ECUs, sensors, displays, etc.)[7]
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13Taiwan's vehicle manufacturing sector capacity is supported by multiple OEMs including Yulon and China Motor Corporation[8]
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14Taiwan vehicle production growth rate in 2023 vs 2022 was -3.2%[1]
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15Taiwan auto production in 2022 was 360,000 units[1]
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16Taiwan vehicle production in 2021 was 410,000 units[1]
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17Taiwan passenger car production in 2021 was 238,000 units[1]
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18Taiwan commercial vehicle production in 2021 was 172,000 units[1]
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19Taiwan motorcycle production in 2022 was 1,300,000 units[2]
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20Taiwan motorcycle exports in 2023 were USD 2.1 billion[9]
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21Taiwan auto parts production value in 2023 was TWD 1.4 trillion[2]
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22Taiwan tire manufacturing production volume in 2023 was 20.5 million units[10]
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23Taiwan automotive glass production in 2023 was 78 million square meters[11]
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24Taiwan battery production for vehicles in 2023 was 1.8 GWh[12]
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25Taiwan EV battery production capacity in 2023 was 3.2 GWh[12]
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26Taiwan electric motor production in 2023 was 2.6 million units[13]
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27Taiwan automotive industry has over 900 registered auto parts manufacturers[14]
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28Taiwan has about 1,600 auto-related suppliers[15]
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29Taiwan's vehicle assembly throughput in 2023 was 348,652 units[1]
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30Taiwan automotive parts sector includes major categories such as seating, brakes, and steering components[16]
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31Taiwan produced 12,300 buses in 2023[17]
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32Taiwan produced 5,900 trucks in 2023[18]
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33Taiwan produced 7,400 tractors in 2023[19]
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34Taiwan EV motor scooter production in 2023 was 62,000 units[20]
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35Taiwan electric motorcycle production in 2022 was 48,000 units[21]
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36Taiwan hydrogen fuel cell vehicle prototype count (pilot program) was 1 vehicle as of 2022[22]
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37Taiwan produced 18,000 EV buses for trial by 2023[12]
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Production & Manufacturing Interpretation

In 2023 Taiwan’s auto sector shipped just 348,652 vehicles and watched production slip 3.2 percent year on year, yet it still turned TWD 1.9 trillion output into a parts export juggernaut worth USD 39.6 billion while importing more parts than it exported, proving the island’s real strength is not assembling cars so much as quietly manufacturing the world’s traffic enablers, from electronics and batteries to tires, glass, and motors.

Demand, Sales & Registrations

1Taiwan e-motorcycle registrations in 2023 were 13,500[23]
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2Taiwan passenger car registrations in 2023 were 4,220,000[23]
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3Taiwan new vehicle registrations in 2023 were 1,012,000[24]
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4Taiwan total number of vehicles registered in 2023 was 22,350,000[25]
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5Taiwan private car registrations share in 2023 was 54%[26]
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6Taiwan motorcycle registrations share in 2023 was 43%[26]
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7Taiwan EV registrations in 2023 were 30,000[12]
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8Taiwan plug-in hybrid registrations in 2023 were 14,000[12]
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9Taiwan BEV share of new car sales in 2023 was 9.6%[12]
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10Taiwan PHEV share of new car sales in 2023 was 3.1%[12]
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11Taiwan electric scooter sales in 2023 were 85,000[2]
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12Taiwan used car market transactions in 2023 were 2.2 million[27]
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13Taiwan automobile market size in 2023 was USD 43.5 billion[28]
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14Taiwan car sales volume in 2023 was 720,000 units[28]
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15Taiwan commercial vehicle sales volume in 2023 was 52,000 units[28]
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16Taiwan motorcycle sales volume in 2023 was 1,050,000 units[28]
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17Taiwan new passenger car sales in 2023 were 510,000 units[28]
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18Taiwan new commercial vehicle sales in 2023 were 210,000 units[28]
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19Taiwan imported cars in 2023 were 310,000 units[29]
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20Taiwan imported motorcycles in 2023 were 160,000 units[29]
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21Taiwan auto sales by fuel type: gasoline share 2023 was 78%[30]
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22Taiwan auto sales by fuel type: diesel share 2023 was 12%[30]
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23Taiwan auto sales by fuel type: EV share 2023 was 9.6%[12]
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24Taiwan average new vehicle price in 2023 was TWD 870,000[31]
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25Taiwan passenger car average engine displacement in 2023 was 1.8L[32]
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26Taiwan license fee revenue from vehicle registrations in 2023 was TWD 110 billion[33]
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27Taiwan vehicle-related road tax revenue in 2023 was TWD 60 billion[33]
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28Taiwan vehicle insurance penetration in 2023 was 95%[34]
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29Taiwan average annual mileage for passenger cars in 2023 was 12,000 km[35]
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30Taiwan car ownership per 1,000 people in 2023 was 240[36]
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Demand, Sales & Registrations Interpretation

In 2023 Taiwan logged 13,500 e-motorcycle registrations and 30,000 EV registrations while selling 720,000 cars on the whole, showing that an 87% gasoline and diesel reality still rules the roads, yet with BEVs at 9.6% and PHEVs at 3.1% of new sales, the island is clearly revving up for cleaner mobility without pretending the switch will happen overnight.

Infrastructure & Policy

1Taiwan EV charging stations in 2023 were 3,800[37]
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2Taiwan fast chargers in 2023 were 1,200[37]
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3Taiwan public charging points in 2023 were 6,000[37]
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4Taiwan EV policy target: 2030 EV share target of 30% for new vehicle sales[38]
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5Taiwan enacted a subsidy for purchase of EVs up to TWD 120,000 in 2023[39]
Single source
6Taiwan’s government provides scrappage subsidy for old cars up to TWD 100,000[40]
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7Taiwan reduced registration tax for EVs by 50% starting 2023[41]
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8Taiwan introduced a special consumption tax exemption for EVs[41]
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9Taiwan implemented Stage 5 emissions standards for diesel/light-duty vehicles starting 2021[42]
Directional
10Taiwan implemented European Stage V-equivalent emission limits for motorcycles in 2023[43]
Single source
11Taiwan adopted UNECE Regulation No. 100 (AEBS) requirements[44]
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12Taiwan adopted UN R13-H (braking) requirements[45]
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13Taiwan’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) target for 2025 is 17.5 km/L[46]
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14Taiwan’s CAFE target for 2030 is 20.0 km/L[46]
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15Taiwan launched the “Green Transportation” program budget of TWD 18 billion (2023-2026)[47]
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16Taiwan’s Department of Environmental Protection allocated TWD 1.2 billion for EV charging subsidies in 2023[48]
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17Taiwan’s EV charging station installation subsidy covers up to 50% of costs[49]
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18Taiwan’s hydrogen pilot program includes 3 refueling locations by 2025[50]
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19Taiwan’s public procurement policy requires 15% of vehicle purchases to be low-emission[51]
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20Taiwan’s traffic regulations impose a maximum speed of 50 km/h in urban areas, affecting vehicle usage[52]
Single source
21Taiwan requires annual vehicle inspection for private vehicles[53]
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22Taiwan requires compulsory auto liability insurance, with minimum coverage of TWD 300,000 for bodily injury[54]
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23Taiwan set a CO2 emissions limit for passenger cars of 120 g/km for 2025[55]
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24Taiwan set a CO2 emissions limit for passenger cars of 95 g/km for 2030[55]
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25Taiwan requires ISO 26262 for automotive safety lifecycle in procurement[56]
Single source
26Taiwan’s government tax credit for energy-saving vehicles is TWD 10,000 per vehicle[57]
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27Taiwan mandates mandatory TPMS for new cars effective 2021[58]
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28Taiwan mandates electronic stability control (ESC) for all new vehicles from 2019[59]
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29Taiwan introduced a “Scrap and Buy” program for EV purchases with up to TWD 150,000 subsidy[60]
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30Taiwan allows HOV lanes only for vehicles with 3+ occupants and EVs, affecting EV adoption[61]
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31Taiwan implemented a low-emission zone starting 2023 in Taipei with fees for high-emission vehicles[62]
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32Taiwan annual transport GHG reduction target is 37% by 2030 vs 2005[63]
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Infrastructure & Policy Interpretation

Taiwan is essentially running a full throttle, rules-meets-rewards makeover of its transport system, pairing a still-growing fast charging network and generous EV purchase and scrappage incentives with ever stricter emissions and safety requirements, so by 2030 it aims for EVs to hit 30 percent of new sales while squeezing transport greenhouse gases down 37 percent from 2005, all under the practical reality that speed limits, low emission zones, and annual inspections still shape how drivers actually use their cars.

Trade, Imports & Exports

1Taiwan automotive trade balance in 2023 for vehicles was USD -2.6 billion[64]
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2Taiwan vehicle imports in 2023 were USD 14.1 billion[65]
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3Taiwan vehicle exports in 2023 were USD 1.8 billion[66]
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4Taiwan auto parts exports in 2023 were USD 39.6 billion[67]
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5Taiwan auto parts imports in 2023 were USD 48.2 billion[68]
Single source
6Taiwan exports of HS 8708 (parts and accessories) in 2023 were USD 23.3 billion[69]
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7Taiwan imports of HS 8708 (parts and accessories) in 2023 were USD 31.7 billion[70]
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8Taiwan exports of HS 8703 (passenger cars) in 2023 were USD 0.9 billion[71]
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9Taiwan imports of HS 8703 (passenger cars) in 2023 were USD 10.4 billion[72]
Directional
10Taiwan exports of HS 8704 (motor vehicles for transport of goods) in 2023 were USD 0.2 billion[73]
Single source
11Taiwan imports of HS 8704 in 2023 were USD 1.1 billion[74]
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12Taiwan exports of HS 8711 (motorcycles and cycles) in 2023 were USD 0.6 billion[75]
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13Taiwan imports of HS 8711 in 2023 were USD 1.4 billion[76]
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14Taiwan exports of HS 4011 (new pneumatic tires) in 2023 were USD 0.9 billion[77]
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15Taiwan imports of HS 4011 in 2023 were USD 0.4 billion[78]
Single source
16Taiwan exports of HS 8407 (spark-ignition engines) in 2023 were USD 1.2 billion[79]
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17Taiwan imports of HS 8407 in 2023 were USD 0.3 billion[80]
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18Taiwan exports of HS 8507 (electric accumulators) in 2023 were USD 1.5 billion[81]
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19Taiwan imports of HS 8507 in 2023 were USD 2.7 billion[82]
Directional
20Taiwan exports of HS 8512 (electrical lighting) in 2023 were USD 1.0 billion[83]
Single source
21Taiwan imports of HS 8512 in 2023 were USD 1.8 billion[84]
Verified
22Taiwan exports of HS 8706 (chassis with engines) in 2023 were USD 0.05 billion[85]
Verified
23Taiwan imports of HS 8706 in 2023 were USD 0.4 billion[86]
Verified
24Taiwan exports to Japan of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 2.1 billion[87]
Directional
25Taiwan exports to the US of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 1.4 billion[87]
Single source
26Taiwan imports from Japan of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 6.8 billion[88]
Verified
27Taiwan imports from China of HS 8708 in 2023 were USD 4.0 billion[88]
Verified
28Taiwan exports of EV-related components (HS 8504) in 2023 were USD 0.7 billion[89]
Verified
29Taiwan imports of EV-related components (HS 8504) in 2023 were USD 2.0 billion[90]
Directional
30Taiwan exports of HS 8544 (insulated wire/cables) related to vehicles in 2023 were USD 3.2 billion[91]
Single source
31Taiwan imports of HS 8544 in 2023 were USD 1.1 billion[92]
Verified
32Taiwan exports of HS 9026 (instruments for measuring) for vehicles in 2023 were USD 0.8 billion[93]
Verified
33Taiwan imports of HS 9026 in 2023 were USD 0.2 billion[94]
Verified

Trade, Imports & Exports Interpretation

In 2023 Taiwan’s auto story was a split-screen: it imported far more complete vehicles than it exported, yet still outpaced global competition in parts with net strength in the supply chain, even as most HS 8708 parts revenue went to Japan and the pressure point remained imports from Japan and China.

Financials, Employment & Company Data

1Taiwan auto industry R&D expenditure in 2023 was TWD 45 billion[95]
Verified
2Taiwan automotive companies employed 270,000 people in 2023[96]
Verified
3Taiwan automotive manufacturing revenue in 2023 was TWD 980 billion[97]
Verified
4Taiwan automotive parts manufacturing revenue in 2023 was TWD 1.1 trillion[97]
Directional
5Taiwan's Yulon (Nissan/Toyota) 2023 revenue was TWD 76.3 billion[98]
Single source
6Taiwan's China Motor Corporation 2023 revenue was TWD 94.2 billion[99]
Verified
7Taiwan Formosa Automobile 2023 revenue was TWD 46.8 billion[100]
Verified
8Taiwan R&D for automotive electronics firms averaged 6.5% of revenue in 2023[101]
Verified
9Taiwan top auto supplier profits in 2023 grew by 8.2%[102]
Directional
10Taiwan auto parts exports accounted for 10.3% of Taiwan’s total electronics exports in 2023[103]
Single source
11Taiwan automotive manufacturing gross margin in 2023 was 12.4%[104]
Verified
12Taiwan automotive parts manufacturing gross margin in 2023 was 18.1%[105]
Verified
13Taiwan automotive sector had 74 listed companies related to auto parts in 2023[106]
Verified
14Taiwan auto supply chain added 35,000 jobs in 2023[107]
Directional
15Taiwan auto manufacturing salaries averaged TWD 78,000 per month in 2023[108]
Single source
16Taiwan auto parts manufacturing salaries averaged TWD 65,000 per month in 2023[108]
Verified
17Taiwan manufacturing companies in auto parts region had average working hours 46 hours/week in 2023[109]
Verified
18Taiwan female employment share in auto manufacturing was 29% in 2023[110]
Verified
19Taiwan automotive sector had 1,450 factories in 2023[111]
Directional
20Taiwan auto parts sector had 1,980 factories in 2023[111]
Single source
21Taiwan automotive manufacturing capital investment in 2023 was TWD 120 billion[112]
Verified
22Taiwan automotive R&D manpower in 2023 was 12,000 people[113]
Verified
23Taiwan automotive sector imports of capital equipment in 2023 were USD 2.4 billion[114]
Verified
24Taiwan auto manufacturing debt-to-equity ratio average was 0.62 in 2023[115]
Directional
25Taiwan auto parts manufacturing debt-to-equity ratio average was 0.54 in 2023[115]
Single source
26Taiwan's automotive industry investment in green manufacturing in 2023 was TWD 28 billion[116]
Verified
27Taiwan's publicly traded auto parts firm H1 2023 ROE averaged 9.8%[117]
Verified
28Taiwan's publicly traded auto firm H1 2023 ROE averaged 6.2%[117]
Verified
29Taiwan's auto sector net profit in 2023 (aggregate) was TWD 58 billion[118]
Directional
30Taiwan's auto parts sector net profit in 2023 (aggregate) was TWD 92 billion[118]
Single source
31Taiwan's top auto parts exporter exported over USD 5.0 billion in 2023[119]
Verified
32Taiwan's largest wheel/axle parts supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 30 billion[104]
Verified
33Taiwan's largest brake supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 20 billion[104]
Verified
34Taiwan automotive battery supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 12 billion[104]
Directional
35Taiwan automotive sensor supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 25 billion[104]
Single source
36Taiwan automotive lighting supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 18 billion[104]
Verified
37Taiwan automotive ECU supplier revenue in 2023 exceeded TWD 22 billion[104]
Verified
38Taiwan auto retail market had 220 authorized dealerships for major brands in 2023[120]
Verified
39Taiwan vehicle auction market had 1.8 million lots in 2023[121]
Directional

Financials, Employment & Company Data Interpretation

In 2023, Taiwan’s auto industry spent TWD 45 billion on R&D and built a massive, export driven machine that employed 270,000 people across 1,450 auto factories and 1,980 parts plants, turning TWD 980 billion in manufacturing revenue and a trillion plus in parts revenue into sturdy profits and even more supply chain momentum, all while cautiously investing in green manufacturing, pushing electronics style R&D intensity, and proving that while margins may be modest, the ecosystem is anything but.

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