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The Q3 2021 Electronic Component Market Outlook offers a comprehensive view of the global electronics supply chain and the factors shaping component availability. This report covers key highlights, market trends, transportation and freight updates, PCB availability, and how NOTE can support customers during these challenging times.
Component market trends continue to reflect strong demand across multiple sectors, with semiconductors and passive components under persistent pressure. Allocation issues and extended lead times remain common, driven by high-volume requirements in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. Pricing volatility is also evident, particularly in connectors and electromechanical components.
Transportation and freight challenges are still impacting delivery schedules worldwide. Rising costs and capacity constraints in global logistics, combined with pandemic-related disruptions, have created additional complexity for manufacturers and distributors. PCB availability is similarly affected, with raw material shortages and longer production cycles contributing to delays.
At NOTE Group, we recognise that successful contract manufacturing depends on a clear understanding of these market dynamics. Our central sourcing team focuses on the most critical aspects of strategic purchasing, including Commodity Management, Risk & Supplier Management, and Market Intelligence. This enables us to provide robust commercial support to both our factories and customers, ensuring continuity and reliability.
To maintain this level of insight, we gather information from multiple trusted sources:
- Leading electronic component manufacturers
- Major global distributors
- Regular supplier metrics and reconciliations
- External market intelligence reports
By combining these inputs, NOTE delivers proactive solutions that help customers navigate supply chain uncertainty and maintain production schedules.
You can access the full report here: Electronic Component Market Outlook Q3 2021.