GARDEN Trader 2026

industry faces several structural challenges. Slower demand recovery in traditional markets, coupled with inflation and inventory adjustments, has constrained short-term growth. At the same time, intensifying competition from lower-cost manufacturing regions continues to exert pressure on pricing, especially in standardized hand tools. Environmental regulations and sustainability requirements in Europe and North America are also becoming more stringent, raising compliance costs and accelerating the need for eco-friendly materials and low-carbon manufacturing processes. However, these challenges also create opportunities for differentiation in Taiwan. Looking ahead, Taiwan’s future competitiveness will increasingly depend on innovation rather than scale. Smart gardening equipment, ergonomic design, precision spraying technologies, and higher-value mechanical solutions are expected to drive growth, particularly in emerging markets. By strengthening product development, branding, and ODM capabilities, Taiwan is well positioned to transform current challenges into long-term momentum and remain a key global supplier in the gardening and horticultural industry. Top 10 Countries of Taiwan Gardening Products Export from Jan. to Nov. 2025 Unit: 1000USD Source: International Trade Administration of MOEA, and CPT Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears) Other mechanical appliances for projecting or dispersing liquids or powders, agricultural or horticultural Other hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry Export Value YoY rate Rank Country Export Value YoY rate Rank Country Export Value YoY rate Rank Country INDUSTRY TRENDS w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m Global 32,123 9.02% 1 United States 5,418 -15.26% 2 United Kingdom 4,575 17.41% 3 Japan 3,161 14.61% 4 Germany 2,886 22.18% 5 Russian Federation 1,312 10.74% 6 Netherlands 1,224 103.39% 7 Switzerland 1,167 15.30% 8 Spain 1,110 5.02% 9 Italy 955 -8.48% 10 Brazil 907 -32.47% Global 7,347 17.65% 1 United States 1,926 30.54% 2 Japan 962 38.07% 3 Saudi Arabia 708 150.41% 4 Republic of Korea 366 328.57% 5 Brazil 357 269.81% 6 Germany 340 -63.66% 7 Philippines 311 223.04% 8 Malaysia 293 -20.59% 9 Australia 212 -26.01% 10 China 201 157.58% Global 25,762 -12.16% 1 United States 12,038 -5.86% 2 United Kingdom 1,749 1.62% 3 Spain 1,162 32.08% 4 Japan 1,044 11.31% 5 Italy 840 8.83% 6 Germany 833 -21.22% 7 Netherlands 709 -55.86% 8 Poland 674 -47.33% 9 Australia 604 -21.89% 10 France 586 -17.68% 15