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Eclat Textile Reports August Revenue Dip Amid Logistics Delays, Maintains Strong Order Outlook
Consumer Non-Durables · Apparel/Footwear · economic_daily · 2026-09-07
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Eclat Textile's August revenue fell due to holiday and shipping disruptions, but the company remains optimistic with order visibility extending into Q1 2025.
What Happened
Revenue Performance: Eclat Textile reported August revenue of NT$3.31 billion, a slight year-on-year decline of 1.1% and a month-on-month drop of 11.7%. The company attributed the shortfall to temporary disruptions from Vietnamese holidays, typhoons, and shipping delays, which deferred approximately NT$450 million in shipments.
Order Momentum: Despite short-term logistics challenges, Eclat maintains a robust order book with visibility extending through March 2025. The company expects Q4 shipment volumes to exceed those of Q3, supporting its outlook that the second half of the year will outperform the first half.
Cost Management: To mitigate rising raw material costs, Eclat has successfully raised its average selling price (ASP) by 7-8% compared to last year. The firm is leveraging its procurement scale and strategic inventory management to navigate global price volatility and geopolitical uncertainties.
Client Strategy: Eclat continues to diversify its client base, with 'small giant' accounts now contributing over 11% of total revenue. The company remains on track to meet its 12% annual target for these clients, with new partnerships already beginning to contribute to the order pipeline.