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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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 7.30.2026

CPU shortages are worsening, driven not only by strengthening demand but also by supply-side constraints at both Intel and AMD.

Market Byte 7.28.2026

As the market enters the second half of 2026 with severe shortages across most computing commodities, SK hynix is the leader among HBM and QLC SSDs, with Samsung leading or holding roughly equal market share across the other categories.

Market Byte 7.23.2026

TLC and QLC NAND are expected to remain in a state of undersupply through the rest of the year, with the gap estimated at roughly 20%.

Market Byte 7.21.2026

Renesas’s open-market demand trends are uneven, with the strongest growth seen in clocking and timing components and PMICs.

Market Byte 7.16.2026

Shortages of DDR4 modules—still being used in the current retail and consumer markets—continue to outpace those of all other types of modules. However, DDR5 RDIMMs will soon outstrip all other modules as the main target of spot shortages.

Market Byte 7.14.2026

Ceramic capacitors, especially MLCCs, are Murata’s most in-demand passive components, driven mostly by AI data centers along with steady automotive and industrial use.

Market Byte 7.2.2026

Industries related to AI and electric vehicles continue to drive demand across passive components, supporting a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 1.1 to 1.

Market Byte 6.25.26

According to the Semiconductor Industry Association and WSTS, global semiconductor revenue reached USD $110 billion in April 2026, a increase of 11% month over month and a 94% increase year over year.

Market Byte 6.23.26

By the end of 3Q26, 24TB drives are expected to emerge as the most commercially relevant nearline capacity, reflecting both hyperscaler migration cycles and a continued emphasis on maximizing exabytes per rack within AI-driven infrastructure builds.

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