China’s PCB & SMT Assembly Export Outlook for the Next Two Years
PCB & SMT Assembly are the basic factors of modern electronics goods. We are seeing our daily life is getting more and more convenient. China’s PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) exports are poised for robust growth over the next two years, driven by expanding global demand, technological upgrades, and favorable market dynamics.
Strong Growth Momentum and Structural Upgrades
In 2024, China’s PCB exports reached 20.184billion, reflecting its dominant position in global supply chains. Looking ahead, the export value is projected to maintain double-digit growth, fueled by surging demand for high-layer PCBs in AI, robotics, and automotive electronics . Notably, four-layer and above PCBs, critical for advanced applications, will be the key growth driver. In H1 2025, their exports soared 44.3% year-on-year, with average unit prices rising to $2.95 (19.03 yuan), indicating improved product value and competitiveness.
Emerging Markets and Policy Support of PCB & SMT Assembly
China’s “Belt and Road” initiative will further expand export markets. In H1 2025, trade with Belt and Road partners accounted for 51.8% of total foreign trade, with exports to ASEAN and Africa growing over 10%. Meanwhile, private enterprises, as the main exporters, will continue to thrive under supportive policies, having maintained growth for 21 consecutive quarters .
Technological Advancements and Supply Chain Strength
Domestic PCB manufacturers are upgrading capabilities, narrowing the gap with global leaders. The production of high-purity electronic-grade copper oxide, essential for high-layer PCBs, reached 33,800 tons in 2023, ensuring stable raw material supply. With AI-driven demand for caculation infrastructure and the expansion of new energy vehicles, China’s PCB exports are set to consolidate their global leadership, combining quantity growth with quality elevation in the next two years.
Sayfu Direction
Under such exportation conditions of PCB & SMT Assembly, Sayfu Group is making change to grow better from buying more advanced equipment to improve management. Now we are getting contact with Navidia to cooperate on GPU boards, which are almost all any layer connecting HDI. This kind of circuit need precise machine and mature experience.