In 2023, the operations of Taiwan’s food, retail, and food service industries gradually stabilized. Although inflationary pressures remained, the active consumer market and demand for Lunar New Year stockpiling contributed to growth in production value. Taiwan’s food and beverage manufacturing industry continued to perform well. In 2023, the total production value of Taiwan’s food industry reached NT$986.45 billion, a 3.7% increase over the previous year, and accounting for 5.6% of the overall manufacturing industry.
Changes in the global environment and fluctuations in the supply and price of raw materials have continued to affect food trade performance. In 2023, the export value was NT$113.21 billion, with the main export items being frozen food products, miscellaneous food products, and non-alcoholic beverages. The products were primarily exported to the United States and Japan. The import value was NT$334.03 billion, with the main import items being frozen food products, alcoholic beverages, miscellaneous food products, and dairy products, with products mostly imported from the United States, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Japan, and New Zealand.
In 2023, most new food and beverage products launched in Taiwan were entirely new products. Key features included fewer additives, a focus on the use of local ingredients, innovative packaging and flavor combinations, and enhanced interaction with social media. These remain important characteristics for new product appeal. Policies continue to promote industry innovation through collaboration with research institutions (such as the Food Industry Research and Development Institute) and industry associations. Examples include the selection of senior-friendly foods, Fun Food Taiwan selection campaigns, staple food products made from domestic grains, and digital transformation for the food industry. Technological collaboration in the industry continues to invest in purer and healthy ingredients with enhanced texture and flavor, as well as the development of sustainable key ingredients, optimizing operations and capacity through smart technology. The food service industry has incorporated a variety of prepared meals and canned food development, offering opportunities for diverse innovation. Digital tools are used in the food service and distribution sectors to reduce labor needs and improve operational efficiency.
I、General Environment
II、Overview of Food Production/Sales
III、Important Products and New Product Develop
IV、Important Manufacturers Development
V、Distribution Channel Development
VI、Analysis of Important Events
VII、Future Outlook
VIII、References
Figure 1 Analysis of Basic Environment in Taiwan
Figure 2 Map of Taiwan’s Food Industry
Figure 3 Taiwan Food Industry STEP Analysis
Figure 4 Taiwan food industry production value as proportion of total manufacturing industry value
Figure 5 Changes in Taiwan food industry market sizes industry value
Figure 6 Trade overview for Taiwan food industry
Figure 7 Import/export values for Taiwan foods in 2023, by category
Figure 8 Changes in new product launches in Taiwan, and proportion by category
Figure 9 Revenue and growth rates of TWSE-listed food-industry companies in 2023
Figure 10 Future development trends for Taiwan’s food industry