This move, which could apply in the second half of this year, should be seen in the context of the general movement of upward pressures in the whole chip sector to cover the increase in raw material costs and the costs logistics, says Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. Semiconductor manufacturing price increases for other brands are expected to be around 15% to 20% depending on the level of product sophistication, Bloomberg said, adding that Samsung has completed negotiations with some customers and is continuing discussions with other brands. ‘others.
The South Korean group declined to comment.
Samsung Electronics is the world’s second largest contract semiconductor manufacturer, behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). The latter said last month that it expects a rise of up to 37% in its turnover in the second quarter, explaining that production capacity utilization levels are expected to remain very high, as the global market struggles to recover. the shortage of semiconductors that marked the year 2021.
At the end of April, when presenting its financial results, Samsung said that demand for outsourced chips from its major customers exceeded available capacity and that shortages were expected to persist.
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