Market Updates

GENERAL OVERVIEW  A number of suppliers in China reported a slight stock buildup. However, these movements aren’t pushing any further changes in the current supply chain. Lead times still remain extremely high.   There are some signs of stability in pricing after the price increase in the summer due to a significant rise in raw material cost.   China’s recent

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GENERAL OVERVIEW The current low raw material availability and increased prices are causing lead times of up to 52 weeks. Suppliers are now advising all customers to place their orders for 2022 to avoid further delays.   Recent reports indicate that the shortages which have crippled car production and held back growth in the electronics industry are only getting worse.

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GENERAL OVERVIEW Raw material prices remain on elevated level this is leading to a higher cost increase across the entire portfolio.   Supply chain disruptions and strong demand are causing continuous component shortages. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks.   The on-going ripple effects of COVID-19 are leading to even more disruption and higher rates

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GENERAL OVERVIEW Significant material cost increase is forcing suppliers to rise their pricing in order to support customer’s demand and sustain their supply chain.   Big tech giants such as Apple, Samsung and Sony warn about chip shortage impacting their production.   Lead times are expected to remain extremely high, and further growth is predicted throughout 2021 due to component

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GENERAL OVERVIEW The continued high demand is expected throughout the rest of 2021. The current supply chain challenges that we are facing are leading to extreme long lead times of up to 52weeks.   Instabilities in pricing from the manufacturing base are causing cost increase across the entire portfolio.   It is critical to ensure customers validate their backlog.  

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GENERAL OVERVIEW Significant raw material cost increase forces suppliers to increase their pricing in order to support customer’s demand and sustain their supply chains.   Toyota, Ford and Volvo slows down production due to global component shortages.   The current component shortages and low material availability are causing lead times of up to 52weeks+ across the whole market.   New

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GENERAL OVERVIEW We are seeing no relief in lead time reduction, the ramp-up in demand continues to drive further increases in lead times across the entire market. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52weeks+.   Lead times are rising due to global shipment delays caused by the current lock downs that are affecting Malaysia and the Philippines.

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GENERAL OVERVIEW The current market situation remains unchanged. Further growth surges are expected all the way through to 2022 due to the ongoing component shortages causing constraint capacities and longer lead times.   Due to the national lock-downs affecting Malaysia and the Philippines, there have been significant shipment delays impacting lead times. We are now expecting lead times of up

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GENERAL OVERVIEW Due to continued investment in 5G and IoT technology, there has been a global increase in demand for electronic components.   The ongoing component shortages and low material availability are causing lead times of up to 52weeks+ across the whole market.   It is advised that all customers should plan ahead, and place their orders as soon as

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  GENERAL OVERVIEW There have been significant shipment delays that are impacting lead times due to the current full lock-down and reduced workforce capacity affecting Malaysia. We are currently facing lead times up 52 weeks+.   We can see a bright light at the end of the tunnel with potential excess stock and oversupply availability predicted by the end of

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