Taiwan Manufacturing PMI Eases in October but Stays Well Above 50
Market Talk reports Taiwan's manufacturing PMI fell to 54.9 in October from a five-year high in September, while orders and input costs keep rising.
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what happened
According to Market Talk, citing S&P Global, Taiwan's seasonally adjusted manufacturing PMI dropped to 54.9 in October from a more than five-year high reached in September. The reading still sits well above the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
New orders kept climbing at a strong pace, and input costs rose sharply as well. Manufacturers are buying materials ahead of time to lock in against future price increases and to soften the blow of supply disruptions.
Eleanor Dennison at S&P Global Market Intelligence said conditions remain tough for producers, with material shortages squeezing them. Firms also face trouble getting inputs on time because of the Middle East conflict, freight delays and extra strain from the current AI boom.
why it matters
For markets, the key tension is between solid demand that supports output and rising costs and supply bottlenecks that pressure margins. That mix matters for Taiwan's electronics exporters and for the Taiwan dollar.
market impact
Taiwan dollar and exporter shares: strong demand supports them, while rising costs weigh on margins
- Taiwan exporter shares mixed — strong orders support output, but higher costs and supply delays squeeze margins
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sources
- Taiwan PMI Shows Goods Producers' Supply-Chain Struggles — Market Talk, 2 November 2026 at 03:02 UTC
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