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Market Intelligence Report

Empowering insights on commodity and supply chain dynamics

Open-market activity provides a lens into broader market conditions and is often an early indicator of trends and supply chain disruptions. As electronic-component distribution channels have evolved in our increasingly connected world, tier-one OEMS and CMs have looked to open-market distributors as strategic partners to help balance their supply chains.

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Each month, Smith offers select customers access to our expertly curated Market Intelligence Report.

Our team of experts brings a diverse wealth of knowledge and experience that helps us offer the most relevant and actionable insights into the global electronic-component marketplace. From Smith’s decades in business and vast network of longstanding market relationships to the commodity, cross-industry, and regional expertise of our employees, we have connections and resources in place to keep you fully informed and help guide your purchasing strategies.

Market Bytes

Smith’s biweekly Market Bytes offer a quick at-a-glance into what’s going on in the worldwide electronic-component marketplace.
Market Byte 7.3.2025
The PC market is expected to remain flat in 2025, with growth resuming in 2026.
Market Byte 7.1.2025
Total open-market requirements have increased by eight percent since June 1, driven by demand for DDR4 products.
Market Byte 6.26.2025
Industrial and networking applications made up 75 percent of spot shortages in May. Along with consumer, these end markets saw the most active demand, driven by the insatiable demand for AI in cloud infrastructure and advanced consumer electronics.
Market Byte 6.24.2025
Global smartphone demand continued to recover in the first quarter of 2025, with shipments increasing by 4.1 percent year over year to reach 294.7 million units.
Market Byte 6.19.2025
NOR flash is seeing some spot shortages for automotive and industrial-temperature items, though the quantities needed are minor.
Market Byte 6.17.2025
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics is projecting an 11.2 percent sales increase fueled by demand for artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced consumer electronics. 
Market Byte 6.12.2025
In a recent shareholder meeting, TAIYO YUDEN identified the automotive, information-infrastructure, and industrial-equipment markets as key growth sectors for the company.
Market Byte 6.10.2025
PMICs from Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, and onsemi are the most popular part types on the open market.
Market Byte 6.5.2025
Semiconductor capital expenditures dropped seven percent quarter over quarter but jumped 27 percent year over year.

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