Britain warns of longer lead times as the market picks up

Anglia Components warns that lead times for certain electronic components are beginning to lengthen as demand increases in the UK and Europe. The distributor reports that both inquiries and sales activity have risen since the end of 2025, in line with earlier forecasts, while suppliers have started extending lead times in selected product categories. Demand from sectors like AI data centers is causing some manufacturers to shift capacity toward more profitable products, such as memory makers moving from consumer modules to high-bandwidth memory, increasing pressure on the supply of DRAM products like DDR memory. This development is also starting to affect prices, with increases of 3–5% observed in some segments. With inventory levels in the distribution channel low after years of reductions, Anglia anticipates that shortages and longer lead times could emerge if demand continues to rise, advising customers to place planned orders now before manufacturers close their order books for 2026