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Middle East Conflict Triggers Global PCB Shortage and Price Surge
April 27, 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East has struck another critical global industry, disrupting supplies of essential raw materials used in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These components are fundamental to nearly all modern electronic devices, from smartphones to AI servers. Supply Chain Shock Hits Electronics Industry This disruption represents a fresh blow to electronics manufacturers already struggling with rising memory chip prices.
The escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has created significant instability in logistics networks, as well as in the oil and plastics markets. In early April, Iran launched a strike on the Jubail petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia, forcing a halt in the production of high-purity polyphenylene ether (PPE). This material is essential for manufacturing PCB laminates.
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