From smartphone to chip: where is global electronics manufactured?
China accounts for 58.8 percent of the world's digital equipment manufacturing capacity. The combined share of China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan stands at 80.5 percent. This indicates that the global electronics supply chain is primarily concentrated in East Asia.
From smartphone to chip: where is global electronics manufactured?
It shows the share of countries and regions in global manufacturing capacities in the field of digital technology. These figures represent manufacturing capacities specifically, rather than finished product sales or export volumes.
China's share is larger than the rest of the world combined
China's electronics industry covers products ranging from smartphones and computers to displays, printed circuit boards, and other electronic components.
The country's share of 58.8 percent is nearly six times higher than that of second-placed Taiwan. Taiwan accounts for 10.2 percent of global manufacturing capacities.
China's capacity is also higher than the combined share of all other countries and regions listed in the ranking.
The article notes that within its new five-year plan, China is focusing on the development of semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and other strategic technologies.
In particular, the development of all stages of integrated circuit manufacturing, including chip fabrication, has been set as a priority. Through this, Beijing aims to reduce dependence on Western technologies.
By 2030, it is planned to bring the total operating revenue of industries related to these areas to 4.5 trillion dollars.
Four leaders of East Asia
Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan together possess 21.7 percent of global digital technology manufacturing capacities. Combined with China, their total share reaches 80.5 percent.
Each of these economies holds a distinct position in the technological supply chain. Taiwan is one of the major hubs for semiconductor manufacturing and electronic equipment assembly.
South Korea, in particular, specializes in the production of semiconductors and displays. Japan, meanwhile, has an electronics industry that has been established over many years.