Three Auto Parts, Smart Mobility, and Automotive Electronics Exhibitions Jointly Open, Attracting Nearly 5,000 Domestic and International Buyers

Central News Agency (Taipei, April 14) - The annual three major exhibitions for auto parts and accessories, smart mobility, and automotive electronics officially opened today. James Huang, Chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), stated that this year, nearly 5,000 buyers from 80 countries visited, representing a significant order-taking opportunity for Taiwanese companies. He believes that the recent Middle East conflicts, which have driven up international oil prices, will prompt countries to pay more attention to energy conservation and sustainable development, and electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles will remain the mainstream trend in the future. Organized by TAITRA, the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and E-Mobility Taiwan debuted today under the brand "360° MOBILITY Mega Shows," and were held concurrently with the "Autotronics Taipei" co-organized by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA). The exhibitions covered areas including automotive parts and accessories supply chains, AI automotive electronics, hydrogen energy applications, and smart mobility technologies. The opening ceremony was jointly unveiled by TAITRA Chairman James Huang, Presidential Senior Advisor Shen Jong-chin, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chiang Wen-juo, and TEEMA Vice Chairman Hsu Chieh-li. Huang stated in an interview before the event that this year's exhibition invited Taiwanese and global automotive industry players to participate, and over 2,000 international buyers from 80 countries had pre-registered. Coupled with over 2,000 domestic buyers, the total reached nearly 5,000 people, making it an important order-taking opportunity for businesses. During the exhibition, 150 matchmaking sessions will also be held to assist manufacturers in expanding their orders. Huang stated that Taiwan's automotive industry had an output value of NT$500 billion last year, of which automotive parts and accessories exports accounted for NT$214.6 billion. Although slightly decreased from 2024, it remains one of Taiwan's key industries under the influence of geopolitical factors. This exhibition is expected to become a critical exchange platform for the industry. Regarding the competitiveness of Taiwan's automotive industry, Huang stated that Taiwan's complete vehicles have limited competitiveness in the international market, but automotive parts and accessories and automotive electronics are major export strengths. Especially driven by capabilities in semiconductors, communications, and hardware integration, automotive electronics possess significant advantages, and are expected to deepen cooperation with international car manufacturers and supply chains in the future. When asked by the media whether the Middle East conflicts pushing up international aluminum prices would affect electric vehicles and automotive parts and accessories, Huang stated that it might indeed increase the manufacturing cost of electric vehicles in the short term. However, in the long run, rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties will instead prompt countries to pay more attention to energy conservation and sustainable development, and electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles will still be the mainstream trend in the future. Regarding this year's exhibition planning, Huang pointed out that this year features an "AI CAR Theme Pavilion" and a "Hydrogen Energy Application Theme Pavilion," and multiple forums are planned to discuss how the automotive industry can continue to innovate amidst technological development and geopolitical changes. A "USA Day" briefing session was also set up, inviting government officials and industry players from US states such as Pennsylvania, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Texas to share market information and regulations, assisting Taiwanese manufacturers in expanding into the US market. TAITRA stated that this year's exhibition, themed "Empower Every Move," features nearly 900 companies exhibiting 2,100 booths, with participants from 16 countries including Taiwan, the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and Mexico. Key exhibitors cover five major industry segments: complete vehicles and future mobility, electric and new energy, parts and aftermarket services, ICT and semiconductors, and smart cockpits and autonomous driving technology, including representative companies such as Hon Hai, Fortune Electric, and TECO Electric & Machinery. (Editor: Pan Yi-ching) 1150414