Semiconductor materials may rise 20% in the second quarter

The semiconductor material factory estimates that raw material prices in the second quarter will increase by 10% to 20%. Apart from the fact that international raw material prices remain high, the impact of the Japanese earthquake on the semiconductor supply chain is only just beginning. The biggest impact of strong earthquakes in Japan is the shortage of materials; in addition, semiconductor materials, including silver plastic, epoxy resin, lead frame, etc. will be full price increases, which will also affect the semiconductor industry in the second quarter of the fear of decline in revenue .

However, Huang Jianeng, Chairman of the Packaging and Panel Materials Plant Changhua, believes that the Japanese earthquake is a long-term opportunity for Taiwan. Taiwan has the world’s first wafer foundry, and the entire industry chain is quite complete. It only has low autonomy of materials, and almost all relies on it. Japan's imports, this earthquake will allow the industry to focus on the issue of decentralized purchase of materials, it is recommended that the government should strive to foster local material suppliers, and strive for more opportunities.