The most stringent against the semiconductor industry so far in the United States so farAfter the export sanctions came into effect in early October, the import volume and import volume of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in October fell, of which the import volume decreased by nearly 40 % year -on -year.Bloomberg analyzed that China could not increase the corresponding procurement from non -American suppliers in the short term.
According to the data released on Friday (November 18), the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, in OctoberWan Xinyuan) decreased by 39.8%and 23.1%compared with the same period last year.
According to Bloomberg News on Wednesday (November 23), the purchase amount in October was the lowest level in more than two years, and it was also significantly lower than the imports of the rest of the month in 2022.
Reports pointed out that despite the introduction of new restrictions, it is difficult for the US chip manufacturing equipment to drop to zero exports to China.Although the new regulations restrict the highest -tech machines exported by US companies, equipment that sells older and less advanced chips is still allowed.At the same time, the United States has also provided a one -year exemption for some foreign manufacturers with manufacturers in China.
Bloomberg analyzed that it is unclear how much imports have affected the number of restrictions in the United States, but the procurement of major exporting countries such as Japan and the United States has declined in October, and imports from the Netherlands increased increased by increased imports from the Netherlands.About double.
Reports pointed out that although the Bayeng government is negotiating with Japan and the Netherlands to try to convince them to restrict the products that can be sold to Chinese companies, Washington is also expected to not reach an agreement soon.However, Bloomberg also believes that China also increases the purchase volume of semiconductor products from non -US suppliers in the short term.
On the other hand, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade, Liesje Schreinemacher, also reiterated again on Tuesday (November 22) that the Netherlands will defend its economic interests on the issue of chip equipment in China.This statement further explains that it is unwilling to obey the requirements of Washington and participate in the encirclement of Chinese semiconductor technology.The headquarters of chip equipment ASML Holding NV is headquartered in the Netherlands.
