4 naphtha cracker in Kaohsiung to Formosa Plastics Corp (台灣塑膠) to produce polyethylene, which would be supplied to manufacturers of plastic bags. The ministry expects the higher output of such materials to help stabilize plastic bag supply and prices, Kung said. Commercial district representatives said during the meeting that plastic bag supply remains broadly stable, but shortages and rising prices have been reported in some retail channels, rural areas and for some specialized products. Chiayi City Commercial District Development Association head Liu Ching-tsung (劉慶宗) said shortages appear more severe in southern Taiwan, with shelves still empty at major plastic bag suppliers. Commonly used plastic bags — including smaller bags and inner bags — are in particularly short supply, he said.

Source: Taipei Times April 07, 2026 17:13 UTC