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Mercantilism & leveraged diplomacy threatens the electronic components market

New US President Donald Trump has started to deliver on his promised (threatened?) ultra-aggressive ‘America First, Economic Trade Based, Leveraged Diplomacy’, believing if the US acts powerfully and in unpredictable ways, other countries will limit or change their own behaviour for fear of economic conflict with the US. It’s apparent that the imposition of swinging

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Global semi sales jump 23% y-o-y in April

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says global semiconductor sales were $57.0 billion during the month of April 2025, an increase of 2.5% compared to the March 2025 total of $55.6 billion and 22.7% more than the April 2024 total of $46.4 billion. In Europe semiconductor sales edged up 0.1% year on year and 0.5% sequentially.

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AI demand drives 21% increase semiconductor equipment billings
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AI demand drives 21% increase in semiconductor equipment billings

SEMI reported in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report that global semiconductor equipment billings increased 21% year-over-year to $32.05 billion in the first quarter of 2025. In line with typical seasonality, first-quarter 2025 billings registered a 5% quarter-over-quarter contraction. “The global semiconductor equipment market began 2025 with a solid quarter that reflects future-looking

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ECIA reports moderating decline in May sales sentiment

In a relief for the electronic components industry, the May 2025 Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) results did not continue the collapse in sales sentiment that had been projected in the April survey. The overall product index had been projected to drop to 83.7 in May as supply chain participants grappled with the crushing tariffs

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Continued growth in 2026 for semiconductor market
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Continued growth in 2026 for semiconductor market

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation has released its updated Spring 2025 forecast, confirming growth for 2025 and highlighting continued robust growth for the global semiconductor market through 2026. 2025: a year of sustained expansion Following a strong rebound in 2024, the global semiconductor market is projected to expand by 11.2% in 2025, reaching

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DigiKey signals steady growth at EDS 2025
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DigiKey signals steady growth at EDS 2025

At the EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, DigiKey’s President, Dave Doherty, and Vice President of Global Business Development, Mike Slater, provided a detailed briefing on the company’s performance, strategy, and outlook. Addressing expectations for 2025, DigiKey offered a measured outlook. While some industry forecasts pointed towards double-digit expansion, the company aligned more closely with

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NVIDIA reports $44.1 billion in Q1 revenue
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NVIDIA reports $44.1 billion in Q1 revenue

NVIDIA posted revenue of $44.1 billion for the first quarter. This represented a 12% increase on the previous quarter and a 69% jump compared to the same period last year. However, the quarter was not without significant challenges. On 9th April 2025, the US government informed NVIDIA that exports of its H20 AI products to China

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Harwin at EDS Leadership Summit 2025
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Harwin at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, speaks with Peter Schneid, VP of Marketing at Harwin to hear about the results of their latest survey. The survey offers a deep dive into the North American connector market, revealing critical insights about technology adoption, engineering challenges, and

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What now for German component distribution?

The first quarter of 2025 saw a significant decline of almost 25% compared to the same quarter last year. Reporting members of the FBDi recorded sales of €814 million, the lowest first-quarter figure since 2021. Semiconductors suffered the biggest losses once again, falling 30.5% year-on-year to €492 million. Passive, electromechanical, and power supply components were

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TTI highlights market strength
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TTI highlights market strength as analyst unpacks economic realities

At a recent executive event hosted by TTI at the EDS Leadership Summit, delegates gathered early to hear an unvarnished assessment of the global economy and TTI’s position within it. Mike Morton, Chief Executive Officer of TTI, addressed attendees with a confident outlook on the company’s future, citing its people as a key competitive strength.

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