In response to U.S. reciprocal tariffs and global supply chain restructuring, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) continues to leverage overseas networks to draw international buyers to Taiwan. The 2025 Taiwan Select Global Sourcing Event was held in Taichung from October 1 to 2. It attracted 200 buyers from 35 countries and nearly 600 Taiwanese companies that created potential business opportunities worth US$280 million.
Matchmaking sessions focused on various key industries, such as machinery, auto parts, hand tools, hardware, medical devices, green energy, and ICT, to highlight Central Taiwan’s comprehensive industrial supply chains. Buyers expressed strong interest in automotive electronics, medical devices, robotics, building materials, and sustainable energy. Notable cases included a Japanese buyer seeking cooperation in automotive electronics and sensors, a Saudi firm sourcing building materials for the 2030 World Expo, and a Brazilian company exploring opportunities for partnerships in robotics technology.
The event also promoted ESG and sustainability by offering a briefing on global sustainability trends and advisory services for digital marketing. Post-event visits to Taichung and Changhua industrial clusters enabled buyers to gain deeper insights into Taiwan’s strengths in precision machining, smart manufacturing, and green energy solutions.
To help companies diversify beyond the U.S. market, the MOEA continues to expand business ties with Latin America. This year, 17 buyers from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and other markets joined the event, showing strong interest in purchasing. In August this year, the MOEA organized The Latin America Trade Promotion Delegation, leading Taiwanese enterprises to Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Chile to secure new orders. The initiative combined on-site visits with AI-assisted video matchmaking, creating integrated online and offline business opportunities and further strengthening cooperation with Latin American markets.
As a key initiative to help Taiwanese enterprises expand globally, the next “Taiwan Select Global Sourcing Event” will be held in Kaohsiung on November 4 in order to further connect international buyers with Taiwanese suppliers.
2025-11-06