The world's top ten OEMs increased their chip spending by more than 25 per cent last year which was driven by the impact of global supply shortages, new research.
Massive increase in spend by top semiconductor buyers
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Top hardware makers spent 25% more on chips in 2021
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May 22, 2021
Manufacturers and tech players are itching to be untangled from a web of challenges fomenting a global chip shortage that have derailed their production, but those looking to be set free are in for a bit of a wait.
In fact, some automakers fear they may have to live with the problem for years to come.
Earlier this month, Japanese carmakers reported their earnings for fiscal 2020 and the chip shortage was a major topic, as the supply strain has forced a halt to some production.
The gravity of the impact down the road seems to vary from firm to firm: Toyota Motor Corp., for instance, described it as “a small risk.”
Apple Extends Lead Over Samsung As Biggest Buyer of Semiconductor Chips in 2020
Wednesday February 17, 2021 2:07 am PST by Tim Hardwick
Apple was easily the largest buyer of semiconductor chips in 2020, according to the latest data collected by Gartner. Apple spent $53.6 billion and took 11.9% of the global market share, representing 24% growth year-on-year, while Samsung was the second biggest buyer, spending $36.4 billion and taking 8.1% of the market, representing 20.4% growth year-on-year.
Together, the two companies consumed over $90 billion of the chips in 2020, a $16.6 billion total increase compared to 2019, making up 20 percent of the worldwide market.
Apple retained its position as the No. 1 global semiconductor customer in 2020, thanks mainly to the continued success of AirPods, special demand for Mac computers and iPads, and increasing NAND flash consumption. Increasing demand for mobile PCs and tablets due to working from home significantly drove the production of