In Nov 20,2020, the Semiconductor packaging and testing service provider ASE Semiconductor notified that the average price in the first quarter of 2021 will increase by 5-10% due to the increased costs, short capacity supply and strong demand.
After late November was the off-season for the packaging and testing industry in previous years, but this year is different. According to relevant sources, due to insufficient production capacity, several packaging and testing service providers increased their prices by 10% in October. After November, based on the insufficient production capacity of certain packaging lines and the shortening of IC carriers, the prices increased by approximately 20%-30%. It is expected that this situation will hardly be alleviated before the end of the year, and it may even continue until the second quarter of next year.
According to industry analysts, the entire packaging and testing industry may increase prices by 5-10% in the first quarter of next year.
Besides, the market's demand for electronic products such as computers, game consoles, 5G mobile phones, and automotive electronic products is increasing. This may mean that the shortening of semiconductor packaging capabilities will continue for a longer time.