China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Imports Hit Record Levels in 2025

China’s imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased in 2025 to a record high of $51.1 billion–an almost 5x increase over the last decade.

Published by: Silverado Policy Accelerator • Feb 17, 2026

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China’s imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) reached record levels in 2025 as the country continued to build out foundational fab capacity.

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China’s imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) reached record levels in 2025 as the country continued to build out foundational fab capacity. Key takeaways from Silverado’s latest infographic include:

In 2025, China’s SME imports reached a record high of $51.1 billion, up 4 percent from 2024. This is an almost 5x increase over the last decade.
China’s largest import sources were Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, and the United States.
China’s share of imports from the United States significantly declined over the last decade, falling from 23 percent in 2016 to 9 percent in 2025.