China Semiconductor Equipment Imports Down 3% YoY

China’s semiconductor equipment imports fell 3% YoY to $3.8 bn in April 2026, marking a 12% YTD decline.
Front‑end equipment fell 3% YoY to $2.7 bn, with lithography down 60% YoY to $142 m and etching down 28% YoY to $506 m.
Deposition, ion implanters and process‑control equipment rose 36%, 20% and 18% YoY respectively, reaching $868 m, $189 m and $385 m.
Assembly & packaging fell 20% YoY to $306 m, while flat‑panel display equipment jumped 65% YoY to $194 m in April.