Tocco Report: China’s New Industrial Stack Yearbook 2026

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China’s industrial landscape has undergone a dramatic shift. Once seen as the “world’s factory” for low-cost goods, it is now a global powerhouse in advanced manufacturing, technology, and strategic industries. By 2023, China accounted for nearly a third of global manufacturing output, producing more than the U.S., Japan, Germany, and India combined.

This transformation reflects decades of liberalization, investment, and scale. Today the focus has moved to higher-value sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, clean energy, biotechnology, and advanced machinery. With $4.66 trillion in manufacturing value-added and policies aimed at building a “manufacturing superpower,” China has entrenched itself as a central engine of the global economy.

This report by Tocco examines China’s industrial landscape in 2025, highlighting the achievements, the challenges, and the global implications that follow.