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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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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 10.9.2025
Open-market demand for active ICs used in networking applications rose 20.74 pecent month over month, reflecting strong momentum in the sector. 
Market Byte 10.7.2025
Following a strong 32 percent sequential increase in July, open-market demand for active ICs dipped 2.4 percent month over month in August. However, year-over-year demand remained robust, rising 14.19 percent.
Market Byte 10.2.2025
Non-memory active ICs dominated the landscape in August, accounting for 74.57 percent of total open-market requests.
Market Byte 9.30.2025
Japan was the only major market to experience a decline in July, with semiconductor sales falling 6.3 percent compared to July 2024.
Market Byte 9.25.2025
The top three passive part types in August were ceramic capacitors, fixed inductors, and aluminum electrolytic capacitors, collectively representing 87 percent of total demand.
Market Byte 9.23.2025
Global tablet shipments reached 39 million units in the second quarter, marking increases of nine percent year over year and five percent month over month.
Market Byte 9.18.2025
The United States announced plans to establish a domestic supply chain for gallium, a critical mineral for semiconductor production.
Market Byte 9.16.2025
According to TrendForce, hefty price increases are expected for DDR4 through the end of the year, fueled by ongoing undersupply.
Market Byte 9.11.2025
Combined revenue for the top five NAND flash suppliers increased 22 percent in the second quarter to USD $14.67 billion.

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