IPC Publishes 2006 World PCB Production, Laminate Market Report
January 15, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries issued World PCB Production and Laminate Market Report for the Year 2006.
The report shows that the world printed circuit board (PCB) market expanded in 2006 for the third year in a row.
At $47.6 billion, the PCB market grew 11.7% in nominal terms (not inflation-adjusted) and surpassed its year-2000 peak, according to the report.
The report:
- Highlights world production of PCBs by the top-ten producing countries.
- Provides special analysis on flexible printed circuits and general commentary on the worldwide PCB industry.
- Reveals laminate market details by region.
- Presents exchange rates and information on historical world rigid PCB production.
According to the report, PCB growth outpaced economic growth and the growth of most other industries due to the growing demand for electronic products.
In addition, Asia continued to grow to 81% of world PCB production while Europe and North America continued to lose some share, according to the report.
China outpaced most other countries in PCB production growth. Though slowing, China's growth is about twice the global rate of growth for PCB production, according to the report.
Source: IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries.