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North American EMS demand remained strong in April
Total North American EMS shipments in April 2026 were up 3.1% compared to the same month last year, reports the Global Electronics Association.
Compared to the preceding month, April shipments were down 6.5%. April’s year-to-date (YTD) shipments increased by 4.0% year-over-year (YOY).
EMS bookings in April increased 4.6% year-over-year and increased 4.0% from the previous month. April’s YTD bookings decreased by 0.8% compared to the same period last year.
“North American EMS bookings accelerated for a second straight month while shipments slipped from a strong March but held above last April. EMS order books remain health and the demand picture remains steady,” said Dr. Shawn DuBravac, Global Electronics Association’s chief economist, in a press release.
| 3-month Book-to-bill | 1-month Book-to-bill | Shipments 3-Month MA | Bookings 3-Month MA | Shipments YTD | Bookings YTD |
| 1.36 | 1.45 | 1.2% | 7.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
