Arizona is the dominant semiconductor-producing location, not just in the USA, but in the Western Hemisphere.
When Taiwan semiconductor and technology companies evaluate expansion into the United States, they are not simply looking for available land or industrial space. They are looking for an ecosystem.
That is what makes Arizona so compelling.
The Arizona Commerce Authority describes Arizona as America’s Semiconductor HQ, with more than 60 semiconductor expansions since 2020 and more than $210 billion in semiconductor investment during that period. The ACA also notes that Arizona has been at the forefront of semiconductor design, development, and production for more than 70 years. (Source: ACA Semiconductor Advantages)
Today, Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem includes many of the companies that make modern chip production possible: integrated device manufacturers, dedicated foundries, fabless companies, equipment suppliers, materials suppliers, OSAT providers, silicon IP and EDA companies, and third-party distributors.
The ACA’s semiconductor asset map helps illustrate the scale and interconnected nature of Arizona’s growing semiconductor ecosystem:
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(Source: ACA Arizona Semiconductor Asset Map)
For Taiwan-based companies, this creates a valuable landing platform.
A semiconductor supplier moving to the U.S. wants to be near customers. A materials company wants to understand where production is scaling. An equipment company wants access to fabs, engineers, utilities, and service talent. A design, R&D, or advanced packaging company wants proximity to both innovation and manufacturing.
Arizona offers all of that.
Arizona’s growth is no longer centered around a single company or facility. Companies entering the market today are joining a rapidly expanding ecosystem of manufacturers, equipment suppliers, materials companies, logistics providers, design firms, and advanced technology leaders already operating across the state.
That matters because successful semiconductor expansion depends on far more than a single site. It requires infrastructure, supply chain access, workforce availability, operational coordination, and long-term scalability.
Arizona is no longer viewed as an emerging market. It has become the premier interconnected hub for technology and advanced manufacturing.
Ecosystem momentum alone is not enough. For companies entering the U.S. market from Taiwan, expansion introduces a very different operating environment. The real estate process can involve multiple municipalities, utility providers, landlords, developers, incentive agencies, construction partners, and permitting authorities.
In Taiwan, companies may be accustomed to a more unified industrial park structure. In Arizona, success requires coordination.
That is especially true in commercial real estate, where site selection, infrastructure, workforce access, and long-term operational flexibility often intersect in a single decision.
Keyser has helped companies navigate complex expansion and operational real estate challenges across Arizona through strategic occupier representation and coordinated execution. That includes representing semiconductor-related projects such as Amkor’s expansion in Peoria, one of the many investments contributing to Arizona’s rapidly evolving semiconductor ecosystem.
For semiconductor and technology occupiers, the wrong site can create long-term constraints. The right site can become a platform for growth.
Key considerations include infrastructure readiness, speed to market, workforce access, economic incentives, and expansion rights.
Power, water, wastewater, gas, cooling, fiber, backup systems, and utility expansion timelines must be evaluated before a company commits to a site.
Companies should compare existing facilities, build-to-suit opportunities, phased occupancy, temporary office space, R&D space, and land positions.
Site selection should also account for commute patterns, housing, training partners, and technical labor availability. The ACA highlights programs such as the Future48 Workforce Accelerator, created to train workers for the semiconductor industry. (Source: ACA Semiconductor Advantages)
Arizona offers several incentive programs that may be relevant to semiconductor and technology companies. The ACA’s Qualified Facility Tax Credit supports eligible headquarters, manufacturing, and manufacturing-related R&D facilities. (Source: ACA Qualified Facility Tax Credit)
The Quality Jobs Tax Credit may provide up to $9,000 per qualifying net new job over three years. (Source: ACA Quality Jobs Tax Credit)
Foreign Trade Zone benefits may also reduce state real and personal property taxes for qualifying businesses in eligible zones or sub-zones. (Source: ACA Foreign Trade Zone)
Keyser is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that represents occupiers of commercial real estate only. We do not represent landlords or developers. Our job is to help occupiers make real estate decisions that support their operating strategy, financial objectives, and long-term flexibility.
Taiwan’s semiconductor and technology companies are world-class operators, and as they evaluate Arizona, they deserve a real estate strategy that matches the sophistication of their business.
Arizona is no longer just an option. It is becoming the U.S. platform of choice for semiconductor growth.