Unlocking Market Entry: Navigating the US Machine Tools Industry for Taiwanese Manufacturers

Client Background 

The client is a government organization responsible for promoting the global expansion and export competitiveness of Taiwanese machine tool manufacturers. As part of its mandate to strengthen Taiwan’s industrial footprint, the organization sought to identify pathways for Taiwanese firms to enter and scale within the United States machine tools market. 

Client's Challenge 

To support manufacturers in making informed expansion decisions, the client needed a detailed understanding of the US machine tools landscape, including its supply chain, key stakeholders, demand dynamics, and regulatory environment. The task became more complex following the election of President Trump, whose trade and reshoring policies were reshaping market conditions. The client commissioned Mordor Intelligence to deliver an in-depth market assessment, along with a policy-focused addendum analyzing the impact of tariffs, trade barriers, and domestic production incentives. The goal was to map actionable entry strategies for Taiwanese manufacturers and uncover competitive opportunities amid changing US industrial policy. 

How Mordor Intelligence Helped 

Detailed Market and Supply Chain Analysis 

• Conducted extensive primary research through interviews with manufacturers, distributors, and end-users across multiple industry segments. 
• Mapped the US machine tools market supply chain – major players, operating models and purchasing routes. 
• Analyzing sector trends, technology use and demand behavior to underscore points of entry. 
  

In-Depth Secondary Research 

• Analyzed industry reports, trade data, and regulatory frameworks to assess market challenges and opportunities. 
• Researched production, import/export trends, supply chain disruption, and trade tariffs. 
  

Policy and Regulatory Impact Assessment 

• Engaged policy analysts to evaluate the implications of Trump's trade and manufacturing policies on the machine tools industry. 
• Spent some time sampling the GOP Manifesto and Trump’s statements to get a sense of policy. 
  Studied how tariffs, trade wars, and reshoring incentives affected supply chain dynamics and cost structures. 

Key Findings 

• Identified key stakeholders, including OEMs, distributors, and suppliers in the US machine tools market. 
• Highlighted the increasing adoption of automated and smart manufacturing technologies. 
• Evaluated the impact of Trump's “America First” policies, including trade tariffs and reshoring incentives. 
• Provided insights on how tariff hikes on imported parts jumbled supply chains and drove up expenses for US producers. 
• Examined shifts in demand due to infrastructure projects and tax incentives favoring domestic production.       

Our Industry Coverage 

Mordor Intelligence has proven expertise in carrying out comprehensive market research and strategic evaluations for the worldwide machinery and industrial equipment industry. Our research services for this sector include: 

• Market Entry Strategy & International Expansion: Identifying optimal entry points, supply chain opportunities, and key stakeholders for new market entrants. 
• Competitor Assessment: Evaluating competitive landscapes, benchmarking market players, and identifying differentiation strategies. 
• Supply Chain Analysis: Mapping market supply chains, identifying potential partners, and assessing operational bottlenecks. 
• Regulatory & Trade Policy Analysis: Assessing the impact of tariffs, trade agreements, and policy changes on global and regional markets. 
• Customer & Supplier Discovery: Conducting primary research to identify key distributors, buyers, and strategic partners in target markets. 

Through tailored market intelligence and deep industry expertise, Mordor Intelligence continues to support global organizations in making informed, data-driven business decisions.