Wang Zhengqing, the deputy director general of the Taiwan Machinery Industry Association, recently pointed out that the growth of Taiwan's plastics machinery manufacturing sector has slowed down in recent years. As a result, new investments are increasingly being directed toward the mainland China market.
In 2004, the industry enjoyed a robust growth rate of nearly 20%, driven by strong demand and favorable economic conditions. However, since then, several factors have started to take a toll on the sector. The appreciation of the Taiwanese dollar against the U.S. dollar—by approximately 4% to 5%—has made exports more expensive. Additionally, rising oil prices and increased steel costs have further squeezed profit margins, leading to a slowdown in expansion.
Last year, the export value of Taiwan’s plastics machinery industry reached $950 million, marking a 3% increase compared to 2004. However, there was a noticeable decline in exports to the mainland, with a drop of 5.48%. According to Wang Zhengqing, this shift reflects a broader trend: investment in the sector is gradually moving toward the mainland. He emphasized that this transition is not only natural but also inevitable, as many companies are now choosing to establish or expand operations in China.
He also noted that while the number of companies relocating from Taiwan to the mainland may not surpass those from traditional foreign competitors like Germany, Italy, and Japan, the scale of production will likely grow. Most of the mass-produced models will be moved to the mainland, where labor and production costs are lower. Meanwhile, high-end, specialized systems and computer-controlled models—often more profitable and technologically advanced—will continue to be manufactured in Taiwan.
This strategic realignment is expected to reshape the industry landscape, with greater emphasis on efficiency, cost control, and technological innovation. As the global market evolves, the plastics machinery sector in Taiwan is adapting to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic environment.
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