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Circuit board supply chain sees disruption amid Iran war: report

Seekingalpha • April 27, 2026

The Middle East conflict has disrupted supplies of vital raw materials and ‌increased prices of the printed circuit boards, or PCBs, used in electronic devices, Reuters reported, citing industry sources and executives.

Earlier this month, Iran struck Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical

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Iran War Disrupts Global PCB Supply Chain Amid Rising Costs The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US has significantly disrupted the global printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain. An Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex in early April 2026 halted production of high-purity polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin, crucial for PCB laminates. This attack has led to a 40% surge in PCB prices in April alone, exacerbating existing supply pressures. Wait times for epoxy resin have increased from three weeks to fifteen weeks, impacting major electronics manufacturers like Samsung and AMD. The logistics challenges due to Gulf shipping disruptions further complicate the situation. The electronics industry, already facing rising costs for memory chips, is now grappling with escalating PCB prices. Analysts project that the global PCB market will grow by 12.5% in 2026, but geopolitical tensions are likely to influence investment decisions in the sector. The situation remains critical as production has yet to resume at the affected facility. 7 sources 74

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