Taiwan

Scottish Development International

4th Floor, No.200 KeeLung Road, Section 1, Taipei City, 110, Taiwan

Initial Contact: Reggie Wu - Manager, Taiwan office

Telephone: +886 2 8723 9975
Fax: +886 2 8723 9976
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Taiwan has a dynamic economy, with a land mass equivalent to Scotland and a population of 23 million. It is the 24th largest economy in the World, the 15th largest trading partner to the EU, and the 8th largest trading partner to the US. It also has the world’s 4th highest foreign exchange reserves.

Taiwanese companies are also leading global players in ICT, Semiconductors, and other high-value sectors. It is an International powerhouse of innovation and advance production process, and receives more patents per capita than any other country in the world.

Reggie WuIn absolute terms, Taiwan comes third in Design Patents and lags only behind the US, Japan, and Germany in Invention Patents, making it an ideal partner for Scottish SME to develop their technologies and products for the global market.

From our Taipei office, we can help Scottish companies explore opportunities to do business. We also approach Taiwanese companies and made them aware of opportunities in Scotland, through partnership or outsourcing, or even working together to access a 3rd market.

Reggie Wu (pictured above) manages our Taipei office, working alongside Robert Martin who oversees SDI's Greater China Market.

We work with partners such as UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the British Trade & Cultural Office, the British Council, the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei and our GlobalScot network to assist Scottish companies and promote Scotland's business interests in the country.

Key opportunities

  • Electronics and semiconductors
  • Displays and lighting
  • Communications and software
  • Financial services
  • Renewable energy
  • Life sciences and medical devices
  • Education
  • Food and drink

Contact us for market information on key sectors

Export from Scotland

Whether you're new to exporting or already growing your business in overseas markets, we can help you explore market opportunities in Taiwan and put you in touch with potential business partners.

Within the last financial year, we supported over 40 Scottish companies to develop their international trade efforts in Taiwan.

Scottish companies with a presence in Taiwan include Wolfson Microelectronics, Worldmark International, Stepper Technologies, Elonics, FTDI Chip and Aberdeeen Asset Management.

Help to export

Partner with Scotland

We provide ongoing support to Taiwanese companies already operating in Scotland. From connecting with  European markets to pioneering innovation, there are a number of reasons to partner in Scotland. If you're looking to do business in Scotland, we can help you develop new and lasting partnerships.

Scotland's Taiwanese inward investors include Delta Electronics, Acbel Polytech and Matisse Whisky.

Register you interest in partnering opportunities

GlobalScot in Taiwan

Who better to help you explore Taiwan's potential than our outstanding business professionals who already have a wealth of local market expereince?

By offering their time and advice freely, our GlobalScot members, of which there are about six in Taiwan, can help your company reach new markets and make fresh business connections.

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