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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 5.1.2025
Open-market PC SSD pricing is up slightly since April 1. 
Market Byte 4.29.2025
Networking equipment, AI servers, and automotive manufacturing are the core segments experiencing spot shortages for MLCCs and inductors.
Market Byte 4.24.2025
Analysts are forecasting a six percent year-over-year increase in interconnect sales for all of 2025 and a four to five percent increase for passive components. 
Market Byte 4.22.2025
Voltage regulators are the most in-demand PMIC components, with Texas Instruments and Analog Devices being the most sought-after manufacturers.
Market Byte 4.17.2025
Broadcom shortages are mainly occurring in the networking market, but other industries are seeing minor delivery issues from it as well.
Market Byte 4.15.2025
Weakening demand for microcontrollers from onsemi, NXP, and STMicroelectronics all reflect softening of the electric-vehicle market in the United States.
Market Byte 4.10.2025
PC shipments in the US are expected to see a low growth rate of two percent through 2025 and into 2026.
Market Byte 4.8.2025
According to IDC, the worldwide server market reached USD $77.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024—an increase of 91 percent year over year.
Market Byte 4.3.2025
Open-market demand for mature memory—including DDR4 chips and modules, DDR3, and even some industrial and automotive DRAM—has increased by about eight percent since December 1, 2024.

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