Taiwan fastener output decreased 3% year-on-year to NT$ 59.6 billion in the first half of 2013. Imports and exports both fell with the import value down 6% to NT$ 2.1 billion and export value down 3% year-on-year to NT$ 55.5 billion. The local fastener demand contracted 4% year-on-year to NT$ 6.3 billion.
The average price for Taiwan fastener exports also declined 5% year-on-year to NT$78/kg in the first six months of 2013. (…)
via Taiwan Fastener Imports & Exports both Fall in First Half.