AI Data Insight
In the third quarter (September) of 2026, Taiwan's manufacturing PMI continued to rise to 63.4%, climbing from the previous 62.5%, marking 12 consecutive months of expansion and the fastest pace of growth since August 2021. Benefiting from AI business opportunities, the electronics industry remained at a high level, while the chemical and raw materials industries also picked up the baton and heated up. However, extended supply chain delivery times, soaring raw material prices, and higher customer inventories have become risks that require close monitoring going forward.