Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Over the five years through 2012, revenue for the Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing has been increasing at an average annualized rate of 11.2% to total $54.4 billion. As printed circuit boards are an intermediate product, the majority of industry revenue is derived from sales to downstream wireless industries and consumer electronic manufacturing industries. Growing household income in China has led to increasing demand for electronic products, boosting demand for printed circuit boards.
The global recession had a major impact on the industry, with industry revenue falling 4.1% in 2009. International trade was also negatively affected that year; exports and imports declined 16.0% and 14.0%, respectively.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
The Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing industry has grown rapidly in the past five years, despite the negative effect of the global recession in 2009. In 2012, industry revenue is expected to reach $54.4 billion. High growth was mainly driven by greater domestic and foreign demand.
As printed circuit boards are an intermediate product, the majority of industry revenue is derived from sales to downstream wireless industries and consumer electronic manufacturing industries. Growing household income in China has led to increasing demand for electronic products, boosting demand for printed circuit boards... purchase to read more