Nearly 70% of surveyed European companies are expanding or maintaining operations in China, defying EU efforts to reduce reliance.
European companies are increasing their manufacturing presence in China, with 68% of surveyed firms either expanding or maintaining operations there. The findings, based on responses from nearly 300 EU Chamber of Commerce members, show only 7% are shifting production elsewhere amid global competition pressures.
The survey revealed 33% of respondents are further onshoring in China, while 37% have kept their supply chain strategies unchanged over the past two years. China remains a critical manufacturing hub, accounting for 28% of global goods production despite ongoing EU and U.S. tariffs.
EU officials have intensified scrutiny of China’s trade practices, though no immediate policy shifts were announced. The trend suggests European firms prioritize cost and market access over de-risking strategies.