2025 Taiwan Industrial Outlook - Metal Fabrication

The 2025 Metal Fabrication Industry Yearbook shows mixed global trends. Fasteners face Chinese oversupply and U.S. tariffs, pressuring Taiwan—still reliant on the U.S. and EU—to shift toward high-value products like automotive and aerospace. Hand tools see modest recovery from smart manufacturing and power tool demand, but Taiwan must embrace green production and modular design to stay competitive. Molds & dies remain weak globally, with China dominant; Taiwan needs precision upgrades and AI adoption to cut costs and boost quality. Plumbing shows strong domestic demand but falling exports and margins, highlighting the need for value upgrading, diversification, and smart manufacturing. Across sectors, sustainable growth depends on high-value innovation, AI-driven transformation, and diversified markets.