Timmy Bubak
MARKET UPDATES – 19.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW Prices across the whole market continue to rise as both raw material and transportation costs remain high. Computer chip shortage pushes European car sales to record low, we are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. The Omicron variant is causing further disruption to the supply chain due to global staff shortages. It is
MARKET UPDATES – 12.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW There is no short-term fix for supply shortage as electronic component lead times & prices continue to increase, with no improvements expected until at least Q2, 2022. We are still facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. Unfortunately, further disruption in the supply chain are expected as China’s aggressive power cuts still have the potential to
MARKET UPDATES – 05.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW With the on going supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and high demand for consumer electronics, it is predicted that the global chip shortage will last until at least 2023. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. Current power outages across China are having further impact on the rest of the world.
MARKET UPDATES – 22.12.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW The Omicron variant is likely to be another test of supply chain resilience and could pose a threat to global economic recovery, particularly if China enforces its ‘zero-COVID’ policy, to prevent cases entering. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. It is predicted that the raw material costs will rise again in the
MARKET UPDATES – 15.12.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks after tariffs were imposed on imported Chinese goods and a number of factories were temporarily shut down due to the new Covid-19 variant. Further price surges are expected across the whole portfolio as the demand continues to grow. Due to the on going low raw
MARKET UPDATES – 08.12.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW China is expected to double down on its ‘zero-COVID’ policy that may cause further disruptions across the supply chain as the new Covid-19 variant is spreading across the globe. This may result in mass lockdowns of entire cities, enforced quarantines, as well as strict checks at ports, including monitoring ships and cargo, and cause potential longer lead times.
MARKET UPDATES – 01.12.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW The pandemic continues to be a disrupting factor throughout all elements of the supply chain, including in the components market. The growth of technologies like 5G and artificial intelligence continue to drive demand in consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare devices, industrial and energy products. This is causing extreme long lead times of up to 52 weeks. China’s recent
MARKET UPDATES – 24.11.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW Semiconductor manufacturers across the globe are continuing to feel the pressure as the demand continues to surge for consumer electronics. Recent reports state that average microchip lead time have risen to a record 22 weeks due to current transportation tariffs imposed on imported goods and power reduction mandates affecting China. Thanks to the rollout of coronavirus
MARKET UPDATES – 17.11.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW The on-going supply chain disruptions and strong demand are causing continuous component shortages. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. Current supply chain woes continue to cost Apple & Nintendo billions. While Jaguar Land Rover sales fell by almost a fifth in its second quarter due to worldwide chip shortage. China’s recent
MARKET UPDATES – 10.11.21
GENERAL OVERVIEW There are signs of pricing stability across the market as we slowly start to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The power outages affecting China are causing further supply chain disruptions. It is advised that all customers plan ahead, and place their orders as soon as possible for 2023 to avoid further delays
