Industry Statistics and Trends
Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe key trends
Energy prices curb industry.
Industrial activity in Europe has been curbed by high energy prices, which have had direct and indirect impacts on the industry.
Manufacturers contend with overseas competition.
Rising competition from low-cost manufacturers like China and Taiwan has eroded demand in recent years, as they can price their products more competitively than European electronic component and board manufacturers.
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Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €135.8bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Weak European manufacturing output slashes demand from industrial sector
- European industrial production has suffered over the past five years as high energy costs and mounting competition from overseas manufacturers have eaten into global market share. European industrial output has entered a sustained contraction phase. The EU's industrial output shrunk by 3.2% in the two years through Q2 2025, according to Eurostat data. In Germany, the heart of European manufacturing, output dropped by 6.9% over the same period.
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Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
AI investment will propel the industry
- Power and data hungry AI will continue to propel demand for high spec electronic components in the next few years. Globally and in Europe there has been a surge in capital spending to build new data centres capable of handling massive AI traffic and processing demand. These facilities need specialist microchips to maximise efficiency.
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Revenue
€135.8bn
Employees
591k
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Iceland +24.7%
- Bosnia & Herzegovina +18.5%
- Lithuania +13.0%
- Turkey +12.9%
- Czechia +9.7%
Bottom 5 Countries
- Croatia -3.0%
- United Kingdom -2.4%
- Greece -1.3%
- Ireland -0.6%
- Poland +0.5%
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Corporation | 48,686.0 | -5,344.3 | -11.0 | |
Infineon Technologies AG | 14,629.1 | 1,721.6 | 11.8 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | 11,758.0 | 603.5 | 5.1 |
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Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe is €135.8bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 13,869 businesses in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe include?
Electronic integrated circuits and Other semiconductors are part of the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry is Germany.
How competitive is the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Greece
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Russia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Slovakia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Hungary
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Switzerland
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Denmark
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Poland
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Malta
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Slovenia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Austria
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Romania
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Norway
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Italy
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in the UK
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Sweden
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Germany
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Latvia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Croatia
- Electronic Component Manufacturing in the UK
- Loaded Electronic Board Manufacturing in the UK
- Solar Panel Manufacturing in Germany
- Loaded Electronic Board Manufacturing in Germany
- Electronic Component Manufacturing in Germany
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Spain
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in France
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Lithuania
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in the Netherlands
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Belgium
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Estonia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Portugal
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Czechia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Serbia
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Turkey
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Ireland
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Finland
- Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Manufacturers in the industry produce semiconductors, other components for electronic application, loaded electronic boards and load components onto printed circuit boards.
Related Terms
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SEMICONDUCTOR DIODEWhat's included in this industry?
Electronic integrated circuitsOther semiconductorsPrinted circuit boardsPassive electronic componentsCompanies
Intel CorporationInfineon Technologies AGSTMicroelectronics NVIndustry Code
261 - Manufacture of electronic components and boards in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Weak European manufacturing output slashes demand from industrial sector
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Tariffs impact European exports. Increased tariffs hurt European exports to the US. This will probably force manufacturers to find new markets or face decreased profit, potentially disrupting established supply chains.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Market share concentration is low in the industry. Although there are a handful of dominant players, many small manufacturers also specialise in specific product lines and serve niche markets.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Intel Corporation
- Countries of operation for Infineon Technologies AG
- Countries of operation for STMicroelectronics NV
- Countries of operation for Robert Bosch GmbH
- Countries of operation for Nexperia BV
- Countries of operation for NXP Semiconductors NV
- Countries of operation for AMS Osram AG
- Countries of operation for Texas Instruments Inc.
- Countries of operation for TE Connectivity Ltd
- Countries of operation for Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Electronic component and board manufacturers contend with regulations regarding intellectual property rights (like patents) and materials used in products and standards.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Volatile raw material prices hit profitability. Supply chain disruptions triggered a jump in raw material prices, with spiralling demand outstripping supply.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
-
Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Electronic Component & Board Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
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