Fresh insights from China’s State Taxation Administration paint a vibrant picture of the manufacturing sector in 2025. Sales revenue grew 1.7 points faster than the national average, elevating its contribution to 29.7% of total sales, up from 2024.
This performance highlights manufacturing as the bedrock of economic balance, advancing in intelligence, sustainability, and digital realms. Automation investments soared 11.3%, digital tools 10%, driving a high-speed shift to smarter production lines.
On the environmental front, high-consumption industries’ sales share declined 1.1 points, aided by 7.3% more spending on green governance—14.6% in intensive areas. This optimization reflects proactive adaptation to global eco-standards.
Digitalization deepened markedly: digital product sales rose 9.4%, tech buys 10.4% (3.5 points above prior year). Automotive digital procurement jumped 24.5%, electronics 11.8%, strengthening real-digital economy ties.
With these strides, China’s manufacturing is not just recovering—it’s reinventing itself. As tariffs and supply disruptions loom globally, this sector’s momentum offers a blueprint for resilient growth, drawing international attention to Beijing’s strategic playbook.