進口啤酒和台灣微型酒場的市場進入策略

The Taiwan beer market first caught my attention from a consumer’s perspective.Having frequently visited Portland, Oregon, the craft beer capital of the United States with more than 25 brewpubs and microbreweries, I became aware of many exceptional products that were not available in Taiwan. Convinced that these products would be welcome in the market, and that an ongoing business concern could be founded on such
products, I chose to research the opportunity in greater detail.
The Taiwan Tobacco & Wine Monopoly Bureau held a monopoly over beer, wine and spirits in Taiwan from its founding in the early 1900’s to 1987, when pressure from international trade partners forced Taiwan to open the market to beer imports. In January, 2002, as part of its World Trade Organization accession plans, Taiwan opened the market to local breweries. Since then 18 beer brewing licenses have been given to local entities and imports of a greater variety of beers have increased. The TTL still maintains an approximately 80% market share but the arrival of new players is changing the dynamics
of the market and creating substantial profit opportunities for products that can offer both a new taste that is welcomed by the local palate, and are well branded. What strategies
should such a brewery, either exporting to Taiwan or locally brewing, consider when seeking to establish its market presence and grow a successful business?
The objective of this paper is to analyze the current position of craft or specialty beers in Taiwan, understand existing barriers and challenges to their distribution and
acceptance, and to briefly describe strategies that overcome these challenges and allow a craft beer importer or brewer to establish and grow a successful business.
Ultimately this thesis will be the foundation of a new company capable of profitably creating, marketing and distributing unique products of high quality to Taiwan’s most
discerning beer drinkers whose needs are not currently being met.

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Further Reading

1. Association of Brewers web site. Available from: <http://www.beertown.org/>
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Taipei. Available from:
http://www.ecct.com.tw/euroview/issue68/euroview_article52.php>
3. Huang,J. 30 April 2002, Tsingtao Beer Starts a Turf War [Onlline] Taipei Times.
Available from:
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/archives/2002/04/30/0000134023/print, April 2002
4. McDonnell, J. Winds of Change in Taiwan Alcoholic Beverage Market [Online]
European Chamber of Commerce. Available from:
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5. Jackson, Michael, The Beer Hunter web site. Available at
<http://www.beerhunter.com/>
6. Miller, Jeff, 2002 “Taiwan Uncaps the Alcoholic Beverage Market”, and FAS Report
TW2004; Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA
7. Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation
<http://www.ttl.com.tw/web/image/index_spring/index_spring.cfm?IP_Id=1&CFID=370
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8. Taylor, M. March 25, 2003, Taiwan vs Tsingtao: Beer Wars [Online] Asia Times.
Available from: http://www.atimes.com/atimes/china/EC25Ad05.html May 2003
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Interviews

1. Chang, Eddie, Owner & Brewmaster, Great Reliance. Interview by author. Taipei,
Taiwan, May 2005
2. Chen, Chun-chang, Owner, Indian Beer House. Interview by Author. Taipei, Taiwan,
April 2005
3. Chuang, Ben, Managing Editor, Joker Magazine. Interview by author. Taipei, Taiwan,
May 2005
4. Cottingham, Michael, President, Cottingham & Company. Interview by author. Taipei,
Taiwan, May 2005
5. Dingle, Justin, Food & Beverage Manager, American Club in China. Interview by
Author. Taipei, Taiwan, June 2006
6. Liao, Chi-yang, Editor, Retail Magazine. Interview by author. Taipei, Taiwan, April
2005
7. Neal, Shane, Merchandising Manager, Wellcome. Interview by author. Taipei, Taiwan,
April, 2005
8. Wen, Li-guo, Partner & Brewmaster, North Taiwan Brewing. Interview by author.
Taipei, Taiwan, May 2005