Taiwan’s Fastener Exports to the U.S. Surpass Europe for the First Time on Record

Amidst global supply chain readjustments, Taiwan’s fastener industry is finding momentum in the U.S. market. According to the latest customs data, Taiwan’s average export price for screws to the United States reached USD 3.367 per kilogram in 2025, surpassing exports to Europe at USD 3.358 for the first time on record.

Following the Russia–Ukraine war, Europe has faced persistent inflation and weakened industrial demand. Taiwan’s screw export prices to Europe have also declined steadily from a peak of USD 3.677 per kilogram in 2023 to current levels.

By contrast, the U.S. market has strengthened under tariff policies and supply-chain localization efforts. Tighter supply conditions suggest a steady export for Taiwanese suppliers despite global steel market pressures and low-cost competition from China. Industry analysts note that U.S. restrictions on certain import sources have expanded pricing headroom for Taiwan’s high-quality fasteners.

For Chun Yu, long-standing investments in the U.S. market are starting to pay off. The company reported full-year 2025 revenue of approximately NT$8.3 billion, down 9% year-on-year, but a sharp 200% quarter-on-quarter rebound in third-quarter EPS highlighted the impact of product mix optimization.

As Chun Yu focuses on high-value fasteners for major infrastructure projects, such as Taipei 101 and Taiwan’s high-speed rail, the company also leverages in-house material, strengthening cost control as U.S. prices rise, widening export margins. Chun Yu expects sustained support for premium pricing and plans to expand low-carbon adaptation, targeting high-quality, low-emissions supply chains.