European firms in China rethink supply chains as Iran war drives up costs, survey finds2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 6:30pm, 13 May 2026Some European companies operating in China are shifting more production to the country as part of broader supply chain adjustments in response to the Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="38342" data-entity-type="event">US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a new survey by the China" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="126385" data-entity-type="organization">EU Chamber of Commerce in China.The flash survey of European companies found that more than a quarter of firms had adjusted their supply chain strategies in China following the Middle East conflict, as higher energy and logistics costs weigh on operations.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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European firms in China rethink supply chains as Iran war drives up costs, survey finds
A recent survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China reveals that over a quarter of European firms operating in China are adjusting their supply chain strategies. These adjustments are a direct response to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which has significantly increased energy and logistics costs.
Alice LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-13 · 10:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A recent survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China reveals that over a quarter of European firms operating in China are adjusting their supply chain strategies. These adjustments are a direct response to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which has significantly increased energy and logistics costs. Consequently, some companies are increasing production within China as part of these broader supply chain reconfigurations. The survey, conducted in May 2026, highlights the impact of geopolitical events on international business operations and the strategic shifts occurring among European enterprises in the Chinese market.
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More than a quarter of surveyed firms adjusted supply chain strategies in China post-Middle East conflict.
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European firms in China are rethinking supply chains due to the Iran war.
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Higher energy and logistics costs are impacting European firms' operations in China.
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Some European companies are shifting more production to China.
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