2026.04.2308:00:00UTC+00Taiwan Industrial Output Surges 28.68% in March, Extending Manufacturing Rebound

Taiwan’s industrial production jumped 28.68% year-over-year in March 2026, accelerating sharply from February’s already-strong 17.83% annual increase, according to data updated on 23 April 2026. Both readings compare output in each month to the same period a year earlier, underscoring a solid upswing in the island’s industrial sector.

The March performance marks a continuation and intensification of the rebound seen in February 2026, suggesting that momentum in manufacturing and related industries is strengthening rather than plateauing. The double-digit gains point to a significant improvement in production conditions compared with early 2025, with March’s growth rate outpacing the prior month by nearly 11 percentage points on a year-over-year basis.

The sustained acceleration over consecutive months will be closely watched by markets and policymakers, as it may signal a firmer recovery path for Taiwan’s broader economy. With industrial output often serving as a bellwether for exports and investment, the latest figures could carry implications for growth expectations in the coming quarters.