Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2024
NAICS 33441bRevenue
$60.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
168k
Businesses
2,516
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry analysis
In the high-stakes arena of US electronic component and circuit board manufacturing, firms are at a critical juncture, pushed by powerful forces on the global stage. The introduction of the CHIPS Act of 2022, with its hefty $52 billion infusion, marks a vigorous push to ramp up domestic semiconductor production. This move aims to shore up fragile supply chains and stir a renaissance in American tech manufacturing. Yet, this is but one piece of a complex puzzle for circuit board producers who must navigate the twin challenges of surging costs and unpredictable market shifts.
Trends and Insights
- Offshoring, demand variance, and supply chain issues strain industry revenue growth. After historically losing business to foreign competitors, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified pressures, leading to higher costs and reduced margins.
- U.S. printed circuit assembly excels due to advanced technology and skilled labor. While many electronic components are produced overseas, the maintains a stronghold in assembly with high quality and precision standards.
- Silicon Valley remains the leader in cutting-edge tech. The region is the go-to hub for innovative circuit board and electronic component companies. The area’s unique ecosystem of venture capital, top universities, and skilled labor keeps it ahead despite high costs.
- Imports hold a significant share of the domestic market but face challenges from anti-trade policies. These policies create barriers for foreign goods, making it difficult for imported products to compete locally. The impact on consumer choices could be substantial.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $60.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Offshoring and rapid demand conditions affect industry performance
- Years of offshoring and increased competition in the electronics supply chain have put significant pressure on revenue. Many industry players are grappling with reduced profitability as they face rising costs and thinner margins. This trend underscores the challenges in maintaining a competitive edge while managing financial sustainability.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Circuit manufacturers ride legislative tailwinds back towards onshoring
- The U.S. circuit board and electronic component manufacturing industry is set to be assisted by the CHIPS Act and strict regulations against China in the years ahead. Moving forward, domestic companies will benefit from increased demand for locally produced components.
Biggest companies in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Te Connectivity ltd. | 2,881.3 | 539.7 | 18.7 | |
Alien Technology LLC | 2,224.8 | 129.0 | 5.8 | |
Flex Ltd. | 1,612.6 | 84.7 | 5.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Printed circuit assembly, Bare printed circuit boards and Electronic connectors. Printed circuit assembly is the largest segment of the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Printed circuit assembly remains at large due to US automation
- The printed circuit assembly sector encompasses various types of printed board assemblies: those for computers and peripherals, communications, industrial process control, instrumentation in industrial settings and consumer electronics. This segment is integral to numerous technological applications across multiple industries.
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Competitors
- Paper Mills in the US
- Paper Product Manufacturing in the US
- Book, Magazine & Newspaper Wholesaling in the US
- Newspaper Publishing in the US
Complementors
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturing in the US
- Solar Panel Manufacturing in the US
- Navigational Instrument Manufacturing in the US
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in the US
International industries
- Global Semiconductor & Electronic Parts Manufacturing
- Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada
- Audio Visual Electronic Equipment Manufacturing in Australia
- Loaded Electronic Board Manufacturing in the UK
- Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in the Circuit Board and Electronic component Manufacturing industry primarily manufacture electronic components, except semiconductors and related devices, such as printed circuits, circuit boards, capacitors, transformers, connectors and switches.
What's included in this industry?
Tubes and LCD screen manufacturingPrinted circuit boards and PCB assemblies manufacturingCapacitors manufacturingConnectors manufacturingComputer and coaxial cable manufacturingTransformers manufacturingMemory boards manufacturingHeads manufacturingMicrowave components manufacturingCompanies
Te Connectivity ltd.Alien Technology LLCFlex Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 18 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB)PASSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTCAPACITORRESISTORVARISTORINDUCTORELECTRON TUBEOFFSHOREIndustry Code
NAICS 334412 - Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Offshoring, demand variance, and supply chain issues strain industry revenue growth. After historically losing business to foreign competitors, the COVID-19 pandemic amplifie...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
U.S. printed circuit assembly excels due to advanced technology and skilled labor. While many electronic components are produced overseas, the maintains a stronghold in asse...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Silicon Valley remains the leader in cutting-edge tech. The region is the go-to hub for innovative circuit board and electronic component companies. The area’s unique ecosyst...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Imports hold a significant share of the domestic market but face challenges from anti-trade policies. These policies create barriers for foreign goods, making it difficult fo...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
TE Connectivity reports strong sales growth in its Defense, Energy and Medical Devices segments. The company's diversified portfolio is driving revenue increases across these...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Te Connectivity ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Alien Technology LLC's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Flex Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 15 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Te Connectivity ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Alien Technology LLC, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Flex Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 15 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The IPC PCB sets standards for materials, assembly and quality control in PCB manufacturing. These standards ensure consistency and reliability in production. They cover all ...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising commodity prices impact profitability. Companies buy essential metals and plastic for electronic components and circuit boards. The increased costs squeeze profit marg...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $60.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in 2024?
There are 2,516 businesses in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing market in United States are Te Connectivity ltd., Alien Technology LLC and Flex Ltd.
What does the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Tubes and LCD screen manufacturing and Printed circuit boards and PCB assemblies manufacturing are part of the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Te Connectivity ltd..
How competitive is the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Circuit Board & Electronic Component Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
