Nico Cron
Senior Manager Market Entry Market Entry & Business Development
+886-2-7735-7506 cron.nico@taiwan.ahk.de
Key Facts & Market Volume
- Taiwan’s photonics industry reached EUR 61 billion in production value in 2023, accounting for 7 percent of global output. Display technologies alone contributed EUR 33.5 billion.
- Photonics applications in Taiwan grew by 44.35 percent in production value in 2023 compared to the previous year.
- German exports of photonics-related products to Taiwan exceeded EUR 1.2 billion, including optical, medical, precision, and measurement instruments—showing a clear upward trend.
- TSMC entered the silicon photonics market in 2023, targeting AI and high-performance data center applications.
- Taiwan’s telecommunications equipment sector reached a production value of EUR 5.85 billion, covering modems, routers, wireless and cable transmission gear, and antennas.
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61 billion EUR
in production value in 2023
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44% increase in production value
for photonics applications in 2023
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> 1.2 billion EUR
of German photonics-related exports
Important Areas for Collaboration
Latest Trends
With increasing AI adoption and automation in manufacturing, Taiwan’s industries are investing in photonics to enhance precision, performance, and connectivity. Silicon photonics, in particular, is emerging as a strategic focus—especially in semiconductor production and data center applications.
Potential for German Companies
German companies are among the global frontrunners in photonics-related production technologies, Industry 4.0 solutions, medical technology, and optical components, with strong R&D and export orientation. Taiwan’s growing demand—especially in medical technology and advanced manufacturing—offers rising potential for high-end equipment and system suppliers. Emerging fields like agricultural photonics present further opportunities, as local providers remain limited and German expertise is well-positioned to fill the gap.
