Trade Survey: China's export controls are a burden for EU companies
European companies are looking for ways to source affected goods outside the People's Republic due to the effects of China's export controls. This is the result of a survey conducted by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.
01.12.2025, 08:08
SDA
According to the survey, 32 percent plan to source goods from other markets. 36% stated that they were planning to work with suppliers to build up capacities outside of China.
China's export controls have increased uncertainty among European companies in the People's Republic, said Chamber President Jens Eskelund. Companies are facing risks such as production slowdowns or even shutdowns. The EU Chamber is therefore calling for a mechanism for general licenses.
Longer waiting times
According to the survey, export controls prolong delivery times and cause additional costs. 24% of companies stated that they manufacture products in China that are or will be affected by export controls. 68 percent stated that their factories outside the People's Republic were dependent on preliminary products from China.
Among other things, Beijing has been controlling exports of important rare earths and magnets made from them since April. Companies have to go through a complex application process with the Ministry of Commerce to export these raw materials.
40 percent of EU companies stated that the authority does not meet the promised 45 days for processing. 11 percent fear that sensitive information about their intellectual property will be disclosed in the process.
