Electronics Industry Sentiment Drops Sharply in September Following Brief August Rebound

Industry sentiment in the electronics sector declined significantly in September due to rising cost concerns and weakening demand according to IPC’s September Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in July, the Third Consecutive Month’s Decline

Sentiment among electronics manufacturers slipped in July, dropping to the lowest level in a year. Despite the decline, sentiment remains above its long-term average according to IPC’s July Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in June, Driven by Weaker Demand and Stronger Cost Pressures

Sentiment among electronics manufacturers fell in June; despite the decline, sentiment remains above its long-term average according to IPC’s June Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in May After Hitting New High Last Month

Sentiment among electronics manufacturers fell this month, after hitting a new high in April. Despite the decline, sentiment remains historically high according to IPC’s May Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Rose in April, Hitting New High

According to IPC’s April Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain, April 2024 marked the third consecutive month of sentiment growth among electronics manufacturers.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Rises in March

Sentiment among electronics manufacturers remains positive, with demand reaching the highest level in a year, according to IPC’s March Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Demand Remains Positive Among Electronics Manufacturers, Labor Costs Index at Highest Level in Six Months

Sentiment among electronics manufacturers remains positive, despite minor setbacks during January, according to IPC’s February Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Electronics Manufacturers Anticipate Revenue Growth Increase of 9.5 Percent in 2024

Electronics Industry sentiment improved during January, with electronics manufacturers, on average, stating that they expect 5.2 percent revenue growth for 2023, with an increase to 9.5 percent in 2024, according to IPC’s January 2024 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report.

Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in Final Month of 2023

Electronics industry sentiment took a dip in December with New Order, Shipment, and Backlog Indices falling, with only Capacity Utilization Index holding steady. Despite the dip, overall demand sentiment remained in positive territory, per IPC’s December 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report.

Materials Costs Continue to Improve but Labor Costs Remain a Pain Point for Electronics Manufacturers

Electronics industry sentiment improved during November with demand sentiment also taking a solid step up over the last 30 days per IPC’s November 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report.