Fastest Growing Industries by Exports in China in 2025

• 1. Aircraft Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 25.7%

  Revenue for the Aircraft Manufacturing industry is expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.6% over the five years through 2024, including an increase of 9.4% in 2024.
  Over the period, demand from domestic airlines has increased for aircraft and repair services, and from the government for military and national defense aircraft. Additionally, the government has increasingly provided support for Chinese aircraft manufacturers to research, develop and build large aircraft. In December 2022, the...

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• 2. Alternative-Fuel Car & Automobile Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 25.0%

  The Alternative-Fuel Car & Automobile Manufacturing industry in China has developed strongly in the past five years due to government favorable policies that have resulted in improving vehicle performances, increasing numbers of charging facilities, and changing attitudes toward environmental protection. Industry revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 51.2% over the past five years through 2025, to total $231.8 billion. This includes growth of 20.2% in the current year. Industry pro...

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• 3. Solar Panel Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 22.0%

  Revenue for the the Solar Panel Manufacturing industry has increased a CAGR of 21.4% to $142.7 billion over the past five years. This includes expected growth of 13.0% in the current year. Over the past five years, Chinese solar cell output has been increasing at an annualized 43.6%.
  The Solar Panel Manufacturing industry has been rapidly expanding over the past ten years. However, in March 2012, the US Government imposed anti-subsidy duties ranging from 2.9% to 4.7% on Chinese exports o...

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• 4. Coal Product Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 16.5%

  The Coal Product Manufacturing in China has exhibited declined growth over the past five years, mainly affected by the accelerated process of global ‘de-coal' and clean energy substitution. In addition, with the realization of central heating in cities of China in winter and the popularity of gas and natural gas in cities, fewer and fewer consumers use coal products as fuel for heating and cooking. The demand for coal products declined in recent years. Industry revenue is expected to decrease...

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• 5. Passenger Car Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 16.0%

  Revenue for the Passenger Car Manufacturing in China is expected to increase at an annualized 2.7% to $642.6 billion over the past five years, including a 1.7% rise in 2025 alone, when profit is anticipated to stay relatively steady at 8.1%.
  As income levels in China have risen, road conditions have improved, and prices have become more competitive, passenger cars have become more affordable for Chinese residents. To meet the needs of consumers, automobile enterprises have been launching...

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• 6. Boat Building in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 16.0%

  The Boat Building industry has fluctuated over the five years through 2024, with industry revenue generally increasing at an annualized rate of 18.1%. Industry revenue is expected to grow 17.4% to $3.2 billion, when profit is anticipated to be 4.0%. About 92 companies operate in the industry in 2024, employing about 17,713 people with total wages of $206.3 million.
  Over the five years through 2024, industry revenue has fluctuated with global markets, as industry exports account for highe...

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• 7. Automobile Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 15.3%

  Revenue for the Automobile Manufacturing industry is expected to increase by a CAGR of 1.5% over the five years through 2023, including a growth rate of 0.7% in 2023 alone, to total $763.0 billion. Rising domestic demand across urban and rural areas and increasing exports have driven industry revenue growth over the period.

  Rising household income levels and competitive pricing have encouraged more Chinese consumers to purchase automobiles over the past five years, particularly in major...

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• 8. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 14.1%

  Revenue for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry is expected to grow at an annualized 1.6% over the five years through 2023, to total $191.7 billion, up 3.2% from 2022. The COVID-19 outbreak contributed to growth in domestic demand for medicine and medical supplies, benefiting the development of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry. The industry's profitability has decreased from 13.7% of industry revenue in 2018 to 13.4% in 2023. An estimated 1,632 industry enterprises operate in 2...

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• 9. Poultry Farming in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 13.2%

  Revenue for the Poultry Farming industry in China is expected to grow at an annualized 5.2% over the five years through 2023, to $135.2 billion. This steady growth has occurred due to rising poultry prices and output growth. Total poultry meat output is expected to increase by 3.2% in 2023, to 25.2 million tons, while revenue is set to grow by 5.4%. For a typical poultry farm, feed and poultry prices largely determine returns.

  Profitability can vary significantly among establishments an...

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• 10. Computer Tablet Manufacturing in China

  Growth in Exports for 2025: 13.1%

  Revenue for the Computer Tablet Manufacturing industry in China is expected to rise at an annualized 15.0% over the five years through 2024. In the current year, revenue is expected to grow by 16.6% to reach $147.3 billion, mainly driven by demand for more and more people who work or study at home because of COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control requirements. Despite ongoing revenue growth, profit is expected to shrink to 3.1% of revenue. Exports are estimated to account for 31.0% of indus...

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