GITNUXREPORT 2026

Taiwan Automotive Industry Statistics

Taiwan's automotive industry thrives through robust exports and electric vehicle innovation.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Taiwan's new car registrations totaled 412,500 units in 2022, with Toyota leading at 28% market share.

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Motorcycle sales in Taiwan reached 780,000 units in 2023, down 3% due to economic slowdown.

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Electric vehicle sales surged to 15,200 units in 2022, representing 4.1% of total passenger cars.

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In 2023 Q3, domestic auto sales were 98,700 units, up 8.5% YoY with hybrids at 12%.

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Luxury car segment sales in Taiwan: 22,400 units in 2022, Mercedes at 35% share.

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Scooter market share of electric models reached 18% of 650,000 sales in 2023.

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Commercial vehicle sales: 45,000 trucks and vans in 2021, up 6%.

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Tesla Model 3 dominated EV sales with 8,500 units sold in Taiwan 2022.

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Used car market transactions: 1.8 million vehicles in 2023, value NT$800 billion.

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SUV sales comprised 42% of passenger car market in 2022, totaling 173,000 units.

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Honda motorcycles sold 210,000 units domestically in 2023, 27% share.

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Fleet sales to corporations: 65,000 vehicles in 2022.

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Online auto sales platforms handled 15% of transactions in 2023, up from 8% in 2021.

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Sedan sales declined to 28% market share in 2023, 115,000 units.

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Yamaha scooter sales: 145,000 units in 2022, 22% market.

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Government procurement of EVs: 4,200 units in 2023.

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Aftermarket parts sales value: NT$250 billion in 2022.

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Nissan sales: 35,000 cars in Taiwan 2023.

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Kymco electric scooter sales: 95,000 units in 2023.

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Mazda market share: 9.2% with 38,000 sales in 2022.

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Private buyer sales ratio: 72% of total in 2023.

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Subaru sales surged 25% to 28,500 units in 2022.

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Luxury EV sales: 2,800 units, Porsche Taycan leading.

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SYM sales: 120,000 motorcycles in 2023.

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Taiwan automotive employment stood at 145,000 workers in 2022, up 2.5% YoY.

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R&D personnel in auto sector: 18,500 in 2023, 13% of total workforce.

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Average wage in Taiwan auto manufacturing: NT$650,000 annually in 2022.

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Female workforce participation: 28% or 40,600 in automotive 2023.

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Skilled technician shortage: 12,000 vacancies in 2022 auto firms.

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Training programs graduated 4,200 workers in EV assembly 2023.

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Union membership: 35% of 120,000 factory workers in 2022.

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Overtime hours average: 180 per worker annually in 2023.

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Youth employment under 30: 22% or 32,000 in sector 2022.

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Foreign worker quota: 25,000 in auto parts firms 2023.

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Investment in workforce training: NT$15 billion in 2022.

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Turnover rate: 8.5% in manufacturing plants 2023.

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Engineers employed: 32,000 with Master's degrees 15% in 2022.

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Safety incidents: 450 cases per 100,000 workers in 2023.

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Remote work adoption: 12% in admin roles post-COVID 2022.

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Apprenticeship programs: 2,800 enrolled in 2023.

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Salary growth: 4.2% YoY for production staff 2022.

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Diversity hires: 5% increase to 7,200 in 2023.

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Automation reduced manual jobs by 3,500 in 2022.

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Part-time workers: 18,000 or 12% of workforce 2023.

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Taiwan's automotive exports totaled US$12.5 billion in 2022, primarily parts to US and Japan.

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Auto parts imports into Taiwan reached US$8.7 billion in 2023, engines at 22% share.

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Motorcycle exports from Taiwan: 450,000 units in 2022 to 80 countries.

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In 2023, Taiwan exported US$2.1 billion in EV components to Europe.

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US market took 35% of Taiwan's auto parts exports in 2022, value US$4.4 billion.

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Japan imports from Taiwan auto sector: US$3.2 billion in 2023, wiring harnesses key.

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Trade surplus in automotive goods: US$4.8 billion in 2022.

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Electric scooter exports: 180,000 units in 2023, ASEAN top destination.

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Steel for autos exported: 1.5 million tons in 2021.

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Foxconn's MIH platform exported tech to 10 partners, US$500 million value 2023.

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Electronics auto exports to China: US$1.8 billion in 2022.

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Brake parts exports: US$850 million in 2023.

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Tires exported: 12 million units in 2022 to North America.

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ADAS sensors exports: 2.5 million units, US$1.2 billion 2023.

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Complete vehicles export: 25,000 units in 2023, mostly buses.

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Plastic auto parts exports: US$950 million in 2022.

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Engine components to EU: US$600 million in 2023.

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Lighting exports: US$450 million, 3.8 million sets 2022.

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Battery modules export value: US$1.1 billion in 2023.

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Seats and interiors exports: US$320 million in 2022.

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Exhaust systems to US: 850,000 units, US$280 million 2023.

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In 2022, Taiwan's automotive production reached 312,450 vehicles, including 45,200 passenger cars and 267,250 motorcycles, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year growth driven by scooter demand.

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Taiwan manufactured 1.2 million auto parts units in 2023, with electronic components comprising 35% of total output valued at NT$450 billion.

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Motorcycle production in Taiwan hit 1.15 million units in 2021, led by Kymco and SYM with a combined 68% market share.

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In Q4 2023, Taiwan's vehicle assembly lines produced 78,900 units, up 12% from Q3 due to EV component integration.

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Taiwan's auto parts export-oriented production was 85% of total in 2022, totaling 2.8 million tons of components.

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Passenger car production in Taiwan stood at 52,300 units in 2020, down 15% amid global chip shortages.

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In 2023, Taiwan produced 450,000 electric scooter batteries as part of automotive output, surging 28% YoY.

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Total automotive manufacturing output value reached NT$1.2 trillion in 2022, with motorcycles contributing 55%.

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Taiwan's forging and casting for auto parts produced 1.1 million tons in 2021, primarily for engines.

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In 2023 H1, automotive plastic components production was 320,000 tons, up 9.2% from 2022 H1.

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Heavy truck production in Taiwan was 3,200 units in 2022, focusing on electric variants at 15%.

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Taiwan's semiconductor integration for autos produced 15 million chips in 2023, 40% for ADAS systems.

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Motorcycle engine production reached 1.08 million units in 2022, with EFI models at 92%.

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In 2021, Taiwan's auto wiring harness output was 150 million sets, exported to 50 countries.

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EV chassis production in Taiwan climbed to 25,000 units in 2023, partnering with Foxconn.

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Rubber auto parts production totaled 280,000 tons in 2022, tires accounting for 60%.

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In 2023, Taiwan assembled 12,500 electric buses, up 35% from prior year.

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Precision machining for auto gears produced 8.5 million units in 2021.

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Taiwan's lighting systems for vehicles output 4.2 million sets in 2022, LED at 75%.

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Brake system components production was 2.1 million units in 2023 Q1-Q3.

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In 2020, suspension parts output reached 1.9 million sets amid pandemic recovery.

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Airbag modules produced in Taiwan: 950,000 units in 2022.

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Fuel injection systems output: 3.4 million in 2021 for hybrids.

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Seat manufacturing: 180,000 auto seats in 2023.

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Exhaust systems production: 1.2 million units in 2022.

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Dashboard assemblies: 750,000 units produced in 2023 H1.

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Windshield wiper systems: 2.8 million sets in 2021.

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Horn manufacturing: 5.1 million units in 2022.

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Mirror assemblies: 1.65 million in 2023.

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Automotive R&D spending reached NT$85 billion in 2022, 7% of sector revenue.

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EV patent filings by Taiwan firms: 1,250 in 2023, up 22%.

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Foxconn invested NT$50 billion in MIH EV platform R&D 2022.

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ITRI developed 15 new ADAS technologies tested 2023.

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Sustainability investments: NT$120 billion for green manufacturing 2023.

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Battery tech R&D output: 300 GWh capacity prototypes 2022.

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Autonomous driving tests: 5,000 km daily in Taoyuan 2023.

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Carbon emission reduction: 25% target met in factories by 2022 via R&D.

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Collaborative R&D with Japan: 12 projects worth NT$8 billion 2023.

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Smart manufacturing adoption: 65% of firms with IoT R&D 2022.

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Hydrogen fuel cell prototypes: 50 units developed 2023.

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Recycling rate for auto waste: 92% achieved via new tech 2022.

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AI for predictive maintenance: Deployed in 40 plants, saving NT$2B 2023.

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Lightweight materials R&D: 20% weight reduction in parts 2022.

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Cybersecurity patents for connected cars: 450 filed 2023.

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Solar integration in factories: 150 MW capacity from R&D 2022.

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V2G technology trials: 200 vehicles in Taipei 2023.

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Biotech coatings for interiors: Patented by 5 firms 2022.

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5G-enabled fleet management R&D: Covering 1,000 trucks 2023.

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Noise reduction tech: 10 dB improvement in prototypes 2022.

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From powering the roads with over a million motorcycles annually to positioning itself as a critical global supplier of high-tech EV components and semiconductor chips, Taiwan's automotive industry is shifting gears with remarkable speed and precision.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Taiwan's automotive production reached 312,450 vehicles, including 45,200 passenger cars and 267,250 motorcycles, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year growth driven by scooter demand.
Taiwan manufactured 1.2 million auto parts units in 2023, with electronic components comprising 35% of total output valued at NT$450 billion.
Motorcycle production in Taiwan hit 1.15 million units in 2021, led by Kymco and SYM with a combined 68% market share.
Taiwan's new car registrations totaled 412,500 units in 2022, with Toyota leading at 28% market share.
Motorcycle sales in Taiwan reached 780,000 units in 2023, down 3% due to economic slowdown.
Electric vehicle sales surged to 15,200 units in 2022, representing 4.1% of total passenger cars.
Taiwan's automotive exports totaled US$12.5 billion in 2022, primarily parts to US and Japan.
Auto parts imports into Taiwan reached US$8.7 billion in 2023, engines at 22% share.
Motorcycle exports from Taiwan: 450,000 units in 2022 to 80 countries.
Taiwan automotive employment stood at 145,000 workers in 2022, up 2.5% YoY.
R&D personnel in auto sector: 18,500 in 2023, 13% of total workforce.
Average wage in Taiwan auto manufacturing: NT$650,000 annually in 2022.
Automotive R&D spending reached NT$85 billion in 2022, 7% of sector revenue.
EV patent filings by Taiwan firms: 1,250 in 2023, up 22%.
Foxconn invested NT$50 billion in MIH EV platform R&D 2022.

Taiwan's automotive industry thrives through robust exports and electric vehicle innovation.

Domestic Sales and Market

Taiwan's new car registrations totaled 412,500 units in 2022, with Toyota leading at 28% market share.
Motorcycle sales in Taiwan reached 780,000 units in 2023, down 3% due to economic slowdown.
Electric vehicle sales surged to 15,200 units in 2022, representing 4.1% of total passenger cars.
In 2023 Q3, domestic auto sales were 98,700 units, up 8.5% YoY with hybrids at 12%.
Luxury car segment sales in Taiwan: 22,400 units in 2022, Mercedes at 35% share.
Scooter market share of electric models reached 18% of 650,000 sales in 2023.
Commercial vehicle sales: 45,000 trucks and vans in 2021, up 6%.
Tesla Model 3 dominated EV sales with 8,500 units sold in Taiwan 2022.
Used car market transactions: 1.8 million vehicles in 2023, value NT$800 billion.
SUV sales comprised 42% of passenger car market in 2022, totaling 173,000 units.
Honda motorcycles sold 210,000 units domestically in 2023, 27% share.
Fleet sales to corporations: 65,000 vehicles in 2022.
Online auto sales platforms handled 15% of transactions in 2023, up from 8% in 2021.
Sedan sales declined to 28% market share in 2023, 115,000 units.
Yamaha scooter sales: 145,000 units in 2022, 22% market.
Government procurement of EVs: 4,200 units in 2023.
Aftermarket parts sales value: NT$250 billion in 2022.
Nissan sales: 35,000 cars in Taiwan 2023.
Kymco electric scooter sales: 95,000 units in 2023.
Mazda market share: 9.2% with 38,000 sales in 2022.
Private buyer sales ratio: 72% of total in 2023.
Subaru sales surged 25% to 28,500 units in 2022.
Luxury EV sales: 2,800 units, Porsche Taycan leading.
SYM sales: 120,000 motorcycles in 2023.

Domestic Sales and Market Interpretation

While four wheels may be getting all the glamour with EVs and SUVs elbowing for space, Taiwan remains a nation practically and passionately anchored on two wheels, where the hum of the scooter still defines the daily commute despite electric models quietly capturing nearly a fifth of the lane.

Employment and Labor

Taiwan automotive employment stood at 145,000 workers in 2022, up 2.5% YoY.
R&D personnel in auto sector: 18,500 in 2023, 13% of total workforce.
Average wage in Taiwan auto manufacturing: NT$650,000 annually in 2022.
Female workforce participation: 28% or 40,600 in automotive 2023.
Skilled technician shortage: 12,000 vacancies in 2022 auto firms.
Training programs graduated 4,200 workers in EV assembly 2023.
Union membership: 35% of 120,000 factory workers in 2022.
Overtime hours average: 180 per worker annually in 2023.
Youth employment under 30: 22% or 32,000 in sector 2022.
Foreign worker quota: 25,000 in auto parts firms 2023.
Investment in workforce training: NT$15 billion in 2022.
Turnover rate: 8.5% in manufacturing plants 2023.
Engineers employed: 32,000 with Master's degrees 15% in 2022.
Safety incidents: 450 cases per 100,000 workers in 2023.
Remote work adoption: 12% in admin roles post-COVID 2022.
Apprenticeship programs: 2,800 enrolled in 2023.
Salary growth: 4.2% YoY for production staff 2022.
Diversity hires: 5% increase to 7,200 in 2023.
Automation reduced manual jobs by 3,500 in 2022.
Part-time workers: 18,000 or 12% of workforce 2023.

Employment and Labor Interpretation

Taiwan's auto industry is revving up with promising wage and employment growth, yet it's stuck in neutral with a glaring skilled labor shortage, a persistent gender gap, and concerning overtime, all while racing to retrain its workforce for an electric future.

International Trade

Taiwan's automotive exports totaled US$12.5 billion in 2022, primarily parts to US and Japan.
Auto parts imports into Taiwan reached US$8.7 billion in 2023, engines at 22% share.
Motorcycle exports from Taiwan: 450,000 units in 2022 to 80 countries.
In 2023, Taiwan exported US$2.1 billion in EV components to Europe.
US market took 35% of Taiwan's auto parts exports in 2022, value US$4.4 billion.
Japan imports from Taiwan auto sector: US$3.2 billion in 2023, wiring harnesses key.
Trade surplus in automotive goods: US$4.8 billion in 2022.
Electric scooter exports: 180,000 units in 2023, ASEAN top destination.
Steel for autos exported: 1.5 million tons in 2021.
Foxconn's MIH platform exported tech to 10 partners, US$500 million value 2023.
Electronics auto exports to China: US$1.8 billion in 2022.
Brake parts exports: US$850 million in 2023.
Tires exported: 12 million units in 2022 to North America.
ADAS sensors exports: 2.5 million units, US$1.2 billion 2023.
Complete vehicles export: 25,000 units in 2023, mostly buses.
Plastic auto parts exports: US$950 million in 2022.
Engine components to EU: US$600 million in 2023.
Lighting exports: US$450 million, 3.8 million sets 2022.
Battery modules export value: US$1.1 billion in 2023.
Seats and interiors exports: US$320 million in 2022.
Exhaust systems to US: 850,000 units, US$280 million 2023.

International Trade Interpretation

Taiwan's automotive industry has brilliantly engineered a high-value trade surplus by becoming the indispensable global backroom for parts, where even its massive exports of steel, electronics, and scooter brains to the world are cleverly fueled by its own hefty appetite for high-end engines.

Production and Output

In 2022, Taiwan's automotive production reached 312,450 vehicles, including 45,200 passenger cars and 267,250 motorcycles, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year growth driven by scooter demand.
Taiwan manufactured 1.2 million auto parts units in 2023, with electronic components comprising 35% of total output valued at NT$450 billion.
Motorcycle production in Taiwan hit 1.15 million units in 2021, led by Kymco and SYM with a combined 68% market share.
In Q4 2023, Taiwan's vehicle assembly lines produced 78,900 units, up 12% from Q3 due to EV component integration.
Taiwan's auto parts export-oriented production was 85% of total in 2022, totaling 2.8 million tons of components.
Passenger car production in Taiwan stood at 52,300 units in 2020, down 15% amid global chip shortages.
In 2023, Taiwan produced 450,000 electric scooter batteries as part of automotive output, surging 28% YoY.
Total automotive manufacturing output value reached NT$1.2 trillion in 2022, with motorcycles contributing 55%.
Taiwan's forging and casting for auto parts produced 1.1 million tons in 2021, primarily for engines.
In 2023 H1, automotive plastic components production was 320,000 tons, up 9.2% from 2022 H1.
Heavy truck production in Taiwan was 3,200 units in 2022, focusing on electric variants at 15%.
Taiwan's semiconductor integration for autos produced 15 million chips in 2023, 40% for ADAS systems.
Motorcycle engine production reached 1.08 million units in 2022, with EFI models at 92%.
In 2021, Taiwan's auto wiring harness output was 150 million sets, exported to 50 countries.
EV chassis production in Taiwan climbed to 25,000 units in 2023, partnering with Foxconn.
Rubber auto parts production totaled 280,000 tons in 2022, tires accounting for 60%.
In 2023, Taiwan assembled 12,500 electric buses, up 35% from prior year.
Precision machining for auto gears produced 8.5 million units in 2021.
Taiwan's lighting systems for vehicles output 4.2 million sets in 2022, LED at 75%.
Brake system components production was 2.1 million units in 2023 Q1-Q3.
In 2020, suspension parts output reached 1.9 million sets amid pandemic recovery.
Airbag modules produced in Taiwan: 950,000 units in 2022.
Fuel injection systems output: 3.4 million in 2021 for hybrids.
Seat manufacturing: 180,000 auto seats in 2023.
Exhaust systems production: 1.2 million units in 2022.
Dashboard assemblies: 750,000 units produced in 2023 H1.
Windshield wiper systems: 2.8 million sets in 2021.
Horn manufacturing: 5.1 million units in 2022.
Mirror assemblies: 1.65 million in 2023.

Production and Output Interpretation

Taiwan's automotive industry is a two-wheeled titan with four-wheeled ambitions, quietly dominating the global parts bin while its streets hum with a scooter-powered, battery-charged transition toward electric mobility.

R&D Innovation and Sustainability

Automotive R&D spending reached NT$85 billion in 2022, 7% of sector revenue.
EV patent filings by Taiwan firms: 1,250 in 2023, up 22%.
Foxconn invested NT$50 billion in MIH EV platform R&D 2022.
ITRI developed 15 new ADAS technologies tested 2023.
Sustainability investments: NT$120 billion for green manufacturing 2023.
Battery tech R&D output: 300 GWh capacity prototypes 2022.
Autonomous driving tests: 5,000 km daily in Taoyuan 2023.
Carbon emission reduction: 25% target met in factories by 2022 via R&D.
Collaborative R&D with Japan: 12 projects worth NT$8 billion 2023.
Smart manufacturing adoption: 65% of firms with IoT R&D 2022.
Hydrogen fuel cell prototypes: 50 units developed 2023.
Recycling rate for auto waste: 92% achieved via new tech 2022.
AI for predictive maintenance: Deployed in 40 plants, saving NT$2B 2023.
Lightweight materials R&D: 20% weight reduction in parts 2022.
Cybersecurity patents for connected cars: 450 filed 2023.
Solar integration in factories: 150 MW capacity from R&D 2022.
V2G technology trials: 200 vehicles in Taipei 2023.
Biotech coatings for interiors: Patented by 5 firms 2022.
5G-enabled fleet management R&D: Covering 1,000 trucks 2023.
Noise reduction tech: 10 dB improvement in prototypes 2022.

R&D Innovation and Sustainability Interpretation

While some still see it as just a hardware hub, Taiwan is quietly and ambitiously using its R&D wallet to buy a first-class ticket from the world's chip factory to its smart, green, and security-conscious garage.

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