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Published by: Silverado Policy Accelerator • Feb 17, 2026
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SubscribeChina’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.
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