Annual financial results 2025
Localizing AI, advancing sustainability, and expanding its portfolio
- Consolidated sales of NTD 43.3 billion in Taiwan in 2025.
- Double-digit sales growth with expanded business portfolio.
- Embedding artificial intelligence across industries and daily life.
- Advancing climate-friendly solutions from mobility to home.
- Deepening corporate citizenship through meaningful partnerships.
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, ended its 2025 fiscal year with record consolidated sales of NTD 43.3 billion (1.24 billion euros) in Taiwan, representing robust double-digit growth of 18.6 percent in NTD (17.5 percent in euros). This impressive performance was driven by strategic portfolio expansion, alongside advancements in AI applications and a deepening commitment to sustainability across its diverse sectors. “2025 was a year of significant milestones for Bosch in Taiwan, reflecting our dedication to delivering intelligent, sustainable solutions for Taiwan’s future,” said Andreas Schmidt, chairman and managing director of Bosch in Taiwan. The structural momentum behind Taiwan’s technology and AI ecosystems provides clear reasons for optimism. “We maintain a cautiously positive outlook for 2026. Bosch Taiwan remains deeply committed to the local market and are confident in its long-term structural potential,” said Schmidt, “We will continue investing in local partnerships, talent development, and technologies that are ‘Invented for life.’”
The number of associates employed at Bosch in Taiwan saw a significant growth, reaching more than 1,900 by the end of 2025. The surge is mainly driven by the recent acquisition of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business. Now integrated into Bosch’s Home Comfort division, this new addition both bolstered the company’s local footprint and strengthened its capabilities in the Taiwanese market.
Development of Bosch business sectors
The Mobility business sector remained the biggest contributor to sales of Bosch in Taiwan in 2025. Bosch has spearheaded efforts to shape Taiwan’s future of mobility, while meeting the evolving needs of the local market. Bosch has long committed to promoting road safety through advanced active safety technologies. As the pioneer to introduce motorcycle anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in Taiwan, the company built on this foundation by embedding cornering ABS, or cornering brake control (CBC) system, in the first 158cc motorcycle model in collaboration with one of Taiwan’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers. In the aftermarket sector, Bosch continued to address the local market demands by introducing European-manufactured batteries specifically for its core European vehicle segment. To further fulfill the demands of local customers, the mobility aftermarket division is dedicated to expanding its product portfolio. Bosch is already setting its sights on the chassis segment. As a pioneer in introducing a premium chassis component portfolio, Bosch is strengthening its leadership in delivering high-quality, professional solutions to the market in Taiwan. Meanwhile, Bosch eBike Systems continued to advance sustainable mobility in Taiwan, supporting local partners in bringing next-generation electric bikes with Bosch eBike systems to market. In 2025, a Taiwan-based customer successfully launched eBike models powered by Bosch’s Performance Line SX, a lightweight, compact drive unit, paired with the Compact Tube 400 battery designed to blend seamlessly into the bike’s silhouette, reinforcing Bosch’s role as a trusted technology partner for eBike manufacturers looking to meet the evolving riders’ expectations.
For sensor technology, Bosch sustained strong momentum in 2025, with motion sensors emerging as a key sales driver through the adoption of high-performance accelerometers and inertial measurement unit (IMU) with ultra-low power consumption in laptops. Together, these motion sensors continued to demonstrate Bosch’s competitiveness in the consumer electronics segment, where compact form factor and energy efficiency are paramount. Looking ahead, Bosch is poised to further strengthen its portfolio engineered for the evolving demands of modern consumer electronics applications.
The development of the Industrial Technology business sector was on par with the overall development of the industry in 2025. Bosch Rexroth, a subsidiary of the Bosch Group, continued to explore the possible applications of its industrial technologies. To support industrial automation, Bosch Rexroth has successfully implemented hardware-software integration, by combining Kassow Robot, a 7-axis collaborative robot arm, with computerized numerical control (CNC) machines, and CtrlX CORE, the industrial control system. CtrlX CORE served as the programmable logic controller (PLC) that orchestrated the production line. The seamlessly integrated system maximized the capacity to oversee machines in real time, enabling operators to watch over more machines and thus significantly improving workforce efficiency.
The Consumer Goods business sector in Taiwan demonstrated resilience and targeted growth in 2025. Bosch Home Appliances cemented its position as one of the market leaders in the built-in home appliances segment and a top dishwasher brand in Taiwan. To reinforce BSH’s leadership and elevate the overall kitchen experience, additional resources were directed toward upgrading key brand touchpoints, enhancing a more seamless and premium consumer journey. Despite prevailing market headwinds, these efforts continued to drive positive momentum across its built-in product portfolio, from cavity appliances to dishwashers. In the power tools division, growth was driven by the continued expansion of the 18V system and a strategic push into new business opportunities within industrial assembly lines, reinforcing Bosch’s relevance beyond traditional trade channels. Meanwhile, the Wall Scanner D-tect 200 C that delivers advanced radar technology to detect common objects stood out as an important growth driver in the measuring tools category, indicating both strong product competitiveness and growing demand in professional applications.
In building climate solutions, the Bosch Home Comfort division of the Energy and Building Technology business sector strengthened its presence in Taiwan’s residential HVAC market with the launch of energy-efficient and home air conditioner and dehumidifier, underscoring Bosch’s dedication to delivering sustainable everyday comfort. With AI-driven features further elevating the user experience, Bosch’s building climate business continues to capture strong market momentum and is well-positioned for sustained market leadership in Taiwan’s quality- and efficiency-conscious consumer market.
AI in action driving technological transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from emerging concept to industrial imperative, reshaping how businesses innovate, compete, and deliver value across different sectors. In 2025, Bosch deepened its commitment to AI as a core driver of technological advancement, integrating intelligent capabilities across its product portfolio. “In Taiwan, Bosch translated this vision into action by introducing a range of AI-powered technologies and applications tailored to the needs of local industries, from smart manufacturing to environmental sensing and applications at home,” said Schmidt.
Bosch’s AI-embedded MEMS sensor portfolio, including the BMV080 particulate matter sensor and BME690 gas sensor, marks a significant advancement in environmental sensing technology for both consumer and industrial environments. By integrating artificial intelligence directly at the sensor level, these compact yet powerful devices deliver real-time air quality analysis with enhanced accuracy and minimal power consumption, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions in applications ranging from home air purification systems to industrial emission monitoring, making environmental sensing accessible, scalable, and actionable.
The company’s CtrlX CORE platform has expanded its application footprint beyond traditional automation boundaries, with its open, app-based architecture enabling seamless integration across diverse industrial use cases. This versatility is further amplified through a strategic collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), where joint training and education programs provided hands-on expertise in software-defined automation. By embedding CtrlX CORE competencies into ITRI’s research and vocational curricula, the partnership accelerated knowledge transfer from research facilities to the industries, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of driving intelligent manufacturing innovation across Taiwan’s industrial ecosystem.
In the households, Bosch further extended its AI capabilities with its Series 8 home appliances, integrating AI and sensor technology into kitchen appliances. The Series 8 ovens leverage deep learning to power features such as intelligent browning recognition trained on food photographs captured during the baking process and a three-point food probe that detects core temperature while using AI to calculate precise cooking completion times. Combining baking and steaming technologies with AI-powered Home Connect connectivity, Series 8 intelligently identifies the most suitable settings for each dish, delivering consistent, perfectly executed results with minimal effort.
Sustainability in practice from mobility to home
Bosch continued to advance its long-term dedication to sustainability in Taiwan through a broad and expanding portfolio of climate-friendly technologies and initiatives. Guided by its global endeavor to carbon neutrality and responsible innovation, Bosch has driven meaningful progress across key sectors, from electromobility and power tools to urban transportation and building climate products, delivering solutions that meet the needs of today while laying the groundwork for a more sustainable tomorrow.
Years of Bosch’s dedication to electromobility culminated in a landmark partnership with a local automaker, bringing the eAxle to market in early 2026. The eAxle is a three-in-one electric powertrain solution that integrates an electric motor, inverter, and gearbox into a single compact unit, marking Bosch’s first introduction of electric powertrain technology to four-wheeler models in Taiwan. On two wheels, Bosch continued to promote eBikes as a practical and sustainable mode of urban and recreational transportation. Through ongoing promotion on the eco-friendly eBike systems, the company is helping riders embrace a cleaner commute, reducing carbon emissions one ride at a time while contributing to a shift in personal mobility in Taiwan.
Beyond mobility, Bosch extended its climate-friendly footprint into everyday tools by expanding the range of power tool models eligible under Taiwan’s Low Carbon Subsidy Program to gardening tools. By broadening access to energy-efficient alternatives, this initiative empowers both professional users and consumers to make lower-carbon choices without compromising on performance, reinforcing Bosch’s belief that sustainability and productivity go hand in hand.
Bosch Home Comfort further exceled at energy-efficient HVAC solutions designed to minimize environmental impact without sacrificing indoor comfort. The newly launched air conditioner introduced intelligent comfort controls, including iWarm smart heating which dynamically adjusts heating output across a wide operating range to optimize winter comfort and iDry smart dehumidification, which uses real-time temperature and humidity sensing to continuously regulate fan and compressor speeds for maximum efficiency.
Corporate citizenship at heart rooted in partnerships
As Bosch continued to deepen its presence in Taiwan, its ambition extended well beyond products and technologies toward a lasting contribution to the people, communities, and society. Rather than treating corporate citizenship as a standalone endeavor, Bosch Taiwan continued to weave it into the fabric of its products, services, and local partnerships to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Throughout 2025, Bosch Taiwan continued its assumption of social responsibility through the You Made My Day volunteer program. With dedicated volunteer leave, Bosch Taiwan associates stepped beyond the workplace to contribute directly to causes aligned with the company’s values and the community, from environmental protection to the welfare of underprivileged groups. Participation of the associates of Bosch Taiwan reflected not only individual initiative, but a shared culture of responsibility that has taken root and continued to grow year after year.
On the business side, the Mobility Aftermarket division took meaningful steps to advance social inclusion by collaborating with distributors to support communities in need. Through eXtra, its distributor loyalty program, the division created a direct link between its commercial network and community impact, proving that business relationships can serve a greater social purpose. When relief was needed, the division mobilized its partner network swiftly and effectively, transforming its business alliance into a driving force of community support.
Bosch Taiwan’s long-standing endeavor to nurture technical professionals reached a notable milestone this year by introducing the DAS 3000 ADAS calibration equipment to the National Taiwan Normal University. Precision is paramount in ADAS as a misalignment in sensors such as front cameras, radar, or surround-view systems can compromise critical functions including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and collision warnings. By equipping the university with professional calibration tools and an accompanying training program, Bosch has actively cultivated the next generation of vehicle technical talent with the hands-on expertise needed, from diagnostic, calibration, to repair, to meet the modern ADAS technology demands in the solution’s lifecycle.
Bosch Home Comfort, meanwhile, invested in the Dreams Come True project, an initiative that invited non-profit organizations to submit proposals addressing social welfare, public interest, or educational causes in Taiwan. Selected recipients were awarded air conditioning equipment to help realize their vision and create a better environment for the communities they serve, a testament to Bosch’s long-term support to build a more sustainable and inclusive society.
Bosch Group: outlook for 2026 and strategic direction
In the face of geopolitical tensions and trade barriers, the Bosch Group intends to exploit the growth prospects in its global markets with full innovative strength in the 2026 business year. The necessary upfront investments in areas of future importance are set to remain at the high level of previous years. In 2025 alone, Bosch devoted some 12 billion euros to investments in research and development and to capital expenditure. The supplier of technology and services is planning sales growth of 2 – 5 percent and an EBIT margin from operations of 4 – 6 percent for 2026. “As a global technology leader, we are committed to shaping the trends of automation, digitalization, electrification, and artificial intelligence, as this also paves the way for profitable growth in our business,” said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. Despite considerable challenges, Bosch was able to achieve sales revenue of 91.0 billion euros in the 2025 business year, slightly up on the previous year (2024: 90.3 billion euros). After adjusting for exchange-rate effects, this was equivalent to 4.1 percent growth. At 2 percent, the EBIT margin from operations was below the previous year’s figure (2024: 3.5 percent). Necessary structural and personnel adjustments to increase future viability had a considerable negative impact on the result in the form of provisions of 2.7 billion euros. “Bosch can deliver the future – even under unfavorable conditions. 2026 will be a year of progress,” said Hartung. When it comes to innovative strength, Bosch is one of the strongest industrial companies in the world and, with around 6,300 patents in 2025, one of the most prolific patent applicants in Europe. Hartung sees the expansion of innovation leadership as a key success factor for expanding business and implementing the company’s Strategy 2030.