Taiwan Robotics

Taiwan’s fast-growing robot manufacturing industry presents export opportunities for U.S. robot controllers and automation control solutions. 

Taiwan’s robotics industry is expanding rapidly. Revenue from Taiwan’s robotics industry has grown by 27% from 2017-2021 and reached $22 billion in 2022, per statistics from the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Although still relatively small compared to other sectors, Taiwan’s robotics industry is growing nearly as quickly as its semiconductor industry, making it one of the fastest growing industries in Taiwan. With this growth comes the need for robot controllers and automation control solutions, creating export opportunities for U.S. companies operating in these areas. 

The rise of Taiwan’s robotics industry in the international market can be attributed to two factors. First, Taiwan has a strong foundation in manufacturing capabilities. The robotics industry was formed in Taiwan and many companies are devoted to the industry. Second, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the international robotics market, providing favorable opportunities for Taiwanese robotics companies to fill the gap caused by supply chain disruptions. During the pandemic, most global robotics manufacturers delayed their deliveries from three to six months. This led robotics consumers to diversify risks by seeking secondary providers, helping Taiwanese robotics manufacturers gain global recognition.  

Furthermore, hundreds of leading Taiwanese ICT hardware manufacturers have plunged into the robotics industry seeking to seize these opportunities, including prominent firms like Foxconn Technology, Quanta Computer, and Advantech. Taiwan is among the world’s top three manufacturers and exporters of the following three robot market segments: rectangular single-axis robots, service cleaning robots, and collaborative robots. 

As a result, the fast-growing robotics industry in Taiwan has created unmet previously demand for robot controllers, system integration solutions, and automation control solutions. These needs present exciting export opportunities for U.S. companies.  In general, Taiwanese consumers favor high-quality German or Japanese-made machinery products; however, many consider U.S. providers to be stronger in system integration, automation control, and AI-related robot control solutions, thus creating a market opening.  
 
For more information about these opportunities, contact CS Taiwan Commercial Specialist Jason Chang at Jason.Chang@trade.gov.