Taiwan

In 2023, hair care in Taiwan recorded positive retail value and volume growth, driven by salon professional hair care. The boundary between skin, health, and hair ingredients is increasingly blurring, with ingredients used in dietary supplements,…

Gum sales have been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic since the third quarter of 2022. During this period, consumers started venturing out of their homes and returning to their normal daily activities. In December 2022, the Taiwanese government…

The briefing examines how the machinery industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of machinery output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and…

This briefing examines how the high-tech goods industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of high-tech goods output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

The briefing examines how the chemical products industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of chemical products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry’s costs, industry’s…

Following two years of economic downturn, general merchandise stores in Taiwan experienced a remarkable resurgence 2023, witnessing double-digit growth in retail sales. Surpassing the convenience stores channel, general merchandise stores reclaimed…

Gardening remained a popular recreational activity in Taiwan in 2023, as more people recognised its therapeutic benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing mood. However, with the country facing a shortage of outdoor space in urban…

Jhujian Catering Group is enjoying fast growth in full-service restaurants in Taiwan, due to the strong performance of its key brands Jhu Jian and Yakiniku Smile, which target younger generations. Many of their stores are in shopping areas frequented…

In 2023, fragrances in Taiwan recorded double-digit retail value growth. Stricter regulations on flavours and fragrances and consumers' increasing focus on healthy and natural ingredients have increased the cost of manufacturing. Higher packaging…

Asia Pacific, with a value of USD916 billion, is the largest forestry, wood and paper goods producer in the world. Forecasts for the region’s industry remain positive for 2021-2030, due to developing economies and rising population. However, the…