TAIWAN - Wood Taiwan 2023, Taiwan's largest woodworking machinery exhibition, was co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA).

The exhibition, held at TaiNEX1 in Taipei, concluded successfully after a four-day run. With over 7,500 visitors from more than 40 countries, the event marked a growth of 23% compared to five years ago, setting a new record. Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand were the top five buyer countries. Buyer delegations from Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India showed great interest in the exhibition, reflecting the event's strong appeal to potential buyers.

The exhibition received unanimous praise from leading companies, with domestic and foreign buyers flocking to the event. Exhibitors exclaimed that the exhibition was far beyond expectations with diverse clientele in attendance. Some exhibitors also noted that this year's Wood Taiwan surpassed the pre-pandemic edition in terms of popularity.

Participating buyers expressed that Wood Taiwan had a completely new look and worth a visit. Moreover, a Japanese journalist who attended the exhibition noted that Taiwan's woodworking machinery industry has advanced considerably, with the introduction of more intelligent and fully integrated solutions for factories, which have made the industry highly competitive.