Taiwan’s industrial production saw an uptick in April, with the index climbing by 2.13 percent compared to March and surging 22.31 percent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The seasonally adjusted index also reflected strong growth, increasing by 8.81 percent month-on-month and 21.93 percent compared to the same period last year.

Among key sectors, basic metal manufacturing recorded a modest increase of 2.17 percent from the previous month, while metal product manufacturing experienced a slight decline of 3.23 percent. On an annual basis, basic metal manufacturing edged up by 1.25 percent, whereas metal product manufacturing expanded by 8.75 percent.

In machinery and equipment production, output climbed by 4.75 percent compared to April last year, highlighting positive momentum in industrial activities. Conversely, Taiwan’s automotive sector experienced a 2.15 percent decline year-on-year, indicating some challenges in vehicle production.

The overall industrial performance reflects steady growth, with notable increases across various sectors, despite some setbacks in metal product manufacturing and automotive output.