Is China Dependent on the U.S.? Let’s Talk About the Livestock Equipment Industry – Who Actually Relies on Whom!

As a major exporting country, China has left its "Made in China" mark across various industries, and the livestock equipment sector is no exception. Boasting a comprehensive supply chain and standing as one of the world’s leading agricultural nations, China plays a pivotal role in global trade. Let’s examine the actual market data to determine who truly depends on whom.

China’s Livestock Equipment Industry

In recent years, China’s livestock equipment industry has achieved rapid development. Driven by the demand for large-scale and intelligent breeding, domestic enterprises have continuously upgraded their production processes and product quality, gradually gaining the ability to compete with European and American products. Meanwhile, Chinese equipment, with its competitive pricing and customization capabilities, has seen a steady annual growth in export volume.

Current Status of China-U.S. Livestock Equipment Trade

1. China’s Exports to the U.S.

China’s main livestock equipment exports to the U.S. include: automatic waterers, feeding troughs, plastic slatted floors, ventilation and cooling equipment, and spare parts for milking machines.

Leveraging its advantages of high cost-effectiveness, a complete range of product types, and flexible delivery terms, Chinese equipment has gradually gained acceptance among small and medium-sized U.S. farms and some breeding cooperatives.

2. The U.S.’s Exports to China

Due to high import tariffs, elevated costs, and the rapid rise of local Chinese alternatives, the market share of high-end U.S. equipment in China has been squeezed to a certain extent.

The China-U.S. livestock equipment trade presents a pattern of "China with large export volume and the U.S. with high export value." Relying on its cost-effectiveness and large-scale production advantages, China is gradually expanding its international influence. Adhering to a win-win cooperation approach, China has always actively responded to global trade initiatives. Chinese equipment enterprises are also further enhancing the intelligence, environmental friendliness, and durability of their livestock products to narrow the gap with European and American counterparts and strive for a more brilliant future.