Battery technology market to reach $137 billion by 2031
Asia Pacific is the largest market for battery tech with a share of 50%, followed by Europe and North America. In terms of products, lead-acid battery is the largest segment with a share of 55%.
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The electronics market in Europe – what needs to happen?
The EU Chips Act was introduced in several phases to the wider public from 2021 onwards and, following approval by the European Parliament and the Council, the regulation came into force on 21 September 2023.
Fabs on hold, jobs on the line – welcome to 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by turbulence in the electronics and semiconductor industry, with waves of layoffs, stalled investments, and shifting trade policies reshaping the landscape. The year began with cautious optimism, but that optimism has quickly faded.
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Panasonic is a supplier of many innovative electronic components. One of the most important product groups in this range are capacitors designed to build power circuits for DC devices - these include components that fit within the parameters of the latest USB standard.
Top 10 IC design houses See 49% YoY growth in 2024
TrendForce reports that the combined revenue of the world’s top 10 IC design houses reached approximately USD 249.8 billion in 2024, marking a 49% YoY growth. The surge is largely attributed to the booming AI industry, with Nvidia dominating the market.
EY and Eurelectric expect EV battery capacity to surge by 2030
EY and Eurelectric have announced they expect EV batteries to offer a capacity of up to 114TWh by 2030.
Smartphone production grew 9.2% in Q4 2024
Global smartphone production in Q4 2024 reached 334.5 million units, marking a 9.2% increase compared to the previous quarter, driven by Apple's peak production season and consumer subsidies from local Chinese governments, according to TrendForce. While Apple expanded production with the launch of new models, Samsung faced production declines due to intensified competition in emerging markets.
Global Semiconductor sales increase 17.9% YoY in January
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 56.5 billion during the month of January 2025, an increase of 17.9% compared to the January 2024 total of USD 47.9 billion but 1.7% less than the December 2024 total of USD 57.5 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Foundry market hits $38.5B as top 10 dominate with 96% share
The global foundry industry reached a new revenue record of USD 38.48 billion in Q4 2024, driven by strong demand for advanced process nodes in AI servers, flagship smartphone application processors, and new PC platforms, reports TrendForce. The top 10 foundries achieved nearly 10% QoQ revenue growth, despite weakening demand for mature process technologies.
GaN semiconductor devices market to reach $19.5B by 2031
The expansion of 5G networks globally is significantly contributing to the demand for Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor devices in RF and power electronics applications.
Weak demand pushes 4Q24 NAND revenue down 6.2%
TrendForce’s reports that the NAND Flash market faced downward pressure in 4Q24 as PC and smartphone manufacturers continued inventory clearance efforts, leading to significant supply chain adjustments.
SiC power semiconductors market to reach $11.7B by 2035
Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors have gained significant traction in high-power applications due to their superior thermal conductivity, higher breakdown voltage and energy efficiency.
Supply chain reset – from excess to equilibrium
The global electronic component supply chain is expected to transition from excess inventory to a more balanced demand environment in 2025, according to a recent report from independent distributor Fusion Worldwide.
Server DRAM and HBM continue to drive growth
TrendForce’s latest research reveals that global DRAM industry revenue surpassed USD 28 billion in 4Q24, marking a 9.9% QoQ increase. This growth was primarily driven by rising contract prices for server DDR5 and concentrated shipments of HBM, leading to continued revenue expansion for the top three DRAM suppliers.
Humanoid robots to become the next US-China battleground
Governments worldwide are ramping up investments in robotics R&D as labour shortages and rising costs persist. TrendForce reports that China, Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany have consistently ranked among the top five countries for industrial robot installations and are expected to continue executing over USD 13 billion in related projects by 2025.
Finland's path to strengthen its semiconductor industry
Finland has a solid plan to increase the country’s importance on the European semiconductor stage – and globally. But there are still hurdles ahead. According to Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, the country must address its talent shortage to secure a leading role in the industry.
Global semiconductor manufacturing industry reports solid 4Q24 results
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results and solid YoY growth across most of the key industry segments, SEMI reports.
AI demand and production cuts to boost NAND prices in 2H25
The NAND Flash market remains oversupplied in early 2025, keeping prices low and pressuring suppliers. However, TrendForce predicts a rebound in the second half as AI-driven demand rises and production slows.
Global silicon wafers shipments and revenue start recovery
In the second half of 2024, worldwide silicon wafer demand started to recover from the industry downcycle seen in 2023, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reports.
Order growth signals upswing for Finland’s electronics industry
The revenue of Finland’s electronics and electrical industry remained stable in 2024 compared to the previous year, with a total estimated turnover of EUR 20 billion. But things are looking up for 2025.
Chips from the North – Finland's semiconductor roadmap
Finland’s semiconductor industry is poised for significant expansion, driven by its deep-rooted expertise, strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem, and innovative infrastructure – But why is that?
Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Lithium-ion battery market to reach $483 billion by 2032
China is set to lead the market with its insatiable thirst for electricity, which will account for 40% of all demand by 2030. China also has a strong supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
Top 10 largest semiconductors suppliers in 2024
It has become a tradition that on the occasion of each Evertiq Expo we publish a Top List dedicated to a different branch of the electronics industry. On February 6, the second edition of our expo was held in Sophia Antipolis, which is recognized as the capital of France's Silicon Valley. So this time we publish the Top 10 global semiconductor suppliers - we based the list on the latest data published by Gartner analysts.
Power semiconductor market to reach $75 billion by 2032
Countries like China, Japan, the US, Germany, India and France are leading this growth by adopting advanced technologies and backed by supportive government policies.
Global PCB market set to grow by $26.8 bn by 2029
Increased demand for electronic devices will drive uptick, although challenges will persist around environmental concerns, report concludes.
EV battery swapping market set to reach $2.8 bn by 2029
Technological advancements, consumer preferences and infrastructure improvements are set to push the battery swapping market over the coming years
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up
The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
ECST show 2025 off to an encouraging start
With a score that broke solidly above the 100-point threshold in January for the overall component average the year got off to an encouraging start, ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) survey shows.
Top five global robotics trends for 2025
The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of USD 16.5 billion. The industry’s growth is set to accelerate, fueled by technology innovations, shifting market dynamics, and emerging business opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, the International Federation of Robotics highlights five key trends shaping the future of robotics.
Automotive PCB market predicted to reach $25 bn
The anticipated boom in demand for electric vehicles is set to provide a significant uptick in the global automotive PCB market, a new report concludes.
More pain to come for NAND Flash manufacturers?
Industry continues belt-tightening in bid to balance market in 2025
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