Analysis

One-fourth of electronics manufacturers believe we are in a recession

1st November 2022
IPC
Sheryl Miles
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Data from IPC show that most electronics manufacturing industry executives see a recession as inevitable.

IPC’s October Monthly Economic Outlook and Global Sentiment Survey found that 27% of industry executives believe the economy is already in a recession, 45% believe the economy will enter a recession in 2023, and 13% believe the economy will enter a recession in the fourth quarter of 2023. Industry executives expecting a recession are bracing for a longer one.

“Tight financial conditions and an uncertain economic outlook are making both businesses and consumers more cautious,” stated Shawn DuBravac, IPC chief economist. “We have reached the end of the post-lockdown rebound.”

Among other conclusions, the IPC survey results show:

  • After declining for two consecutive months, the Materials Cost Index rose three points.
  • Three-fourths (73%) of electronics manufacturers indicate labor costs are on the rise.
  • Ease of recruitment, profit margins, and inventory available from suppliers are presently declining.
  • Positively, manufacturers expect to see a decline in backlogs over the next six months.

Inflation continues to dominate the narrative, with the US likely past peak inflation, while the situation worsens in Europe. Europe is expected soon to reach peak inflation, and prices continue to rise. Projections for economic growth in Europe in 2023 have been lowered, and now show a decline for the first time for the entire year.

China’s economy remains below the targeted 5.5% growth expected for the year, with growth likely to be closer to 3% in 2022. The yuan has fallen to its lowest level in 14 years.

IPC surveyed hundreds of companies from around the world, including a wide range of company sizes representing the full electronics manufacturing value chain.

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Monthly Economic Outlook

Current Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain

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