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Summary
This report is intended to assist buyers of transistors, which are semiconductor devices used to amplify and switch electronic signals. Transistors are needed to build, prototype, repair and maintain a wide variety of electronics. Suppliers are either large technology firms or specialized electronic component manufacturers.
This Report Includes:
- Transistors
- Testing and Design
Not in this Report:
- Circuit Boards
- Other Electronic Components
Classification:
Global Transistors Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Transistors market.
Warning Trends
April tariffs to escalate prices for electronics and computing equipment
- On April 9, the Trump Administration announced a 90-day pause on the previously implemented country-specific tariffs and implemented a blanket 10.0% tariff rate on all imports in the interim. Additionally, the administration raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 145.0% but issued a temporary tariff exemption (the 20.0% tariff on China related to fentanyl will still apply) for certain electronics imported from China, such as smartphones and laptops.
- The United States is highly reliant on imported electronics, communication equipment, and computing devices, having imported more than $472 billion worth of electronics in 2024, or about half of the total domestic supply.
- For this reason, the US electronics industry is highly exposed to price increases and supply chain disruptions caused by the tariffs, particularly as 25.1% of imports in this industry come from China.
- For example, the cost of iPhones, which are predominantly manufactured in China, could rise by as much as 43.0% in response to tariffs, according to projections by Rosenblatt Securities. Overall, the Yale Budget Lab predicts tariffs will increase the average cost of computers and electronics by 4.5% in the short term.
- The April tariffs exempt semiconductors, limiting the cost increases for domestic electronics manufacturers, but the lack of domestic electronics assembly capacity means that this exemption will have a limited effect.
Russian invasion of Ukraine is putting additional strain on US chip supply
- Until recently, the United States sourced nearly all of its neon gas (an essential material in the laser imprinting process to produce semiconductors) from Ukrainian and Russian producers. Previous conflicts between the two nations, specifically related to the Crimea conflict in 2014, resulted in a nearly 600.0% increase in the price of neon.
- The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade announced in early June that it would be limiting neon gas exports as part of its sanctions against countries it views as unfriendly. This move will add to lead times and prices for neon.
- Downstream semiconductor manufacturers keep stockpiles of neon gas that have allowed them to continue manufacturing chips, though it is unknown how long these stockpiles will last. Semiconductor manufacturers will likely pay higher prices for neon gas outside Ukraine as global supplies dwindle.
Global Transistors Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1Oceania & Southeast Asia | 4,530 |
| #2China | 3,320 |
| #3Europe | 2,980 |
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Average Cost of Transistors
United States
2025 Market Pricing$0.05 to $XX.XX
per transistorAverage Price
Prices in the Transistors market range from $0.05 to $XX.XX, depending on Material, Voltage Rating, Brand Name and Quantity Purchased. For example, lower prices are associated with Low cost material ($0.05 to $2.00 per transistor), whereas higher prices are associated with High cost material ($4.00 to $10.00 per transistor).
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Transistors Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Transistors market, prices in the US have grown 1.5% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
1.5%
Compound Annual Growth RateUnited States (2025-2028)
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Transistors
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Transistors market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs.
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Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2025, buyer power amounts to -1.8 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Wire & Cable Manufacturers
- Copper Rolling, Drawing, & Extruding Companies
- Iron & Steel Manufacturers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Aluminum Manufacturers
- Copper Miners & Refiners
- Iron Ore Miners
Biggest Transistors Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Transistors vendors by revenue in the US are Philips North America Corporation, Te Connectivity ltd. and Texas Instruments Incorporated. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Corp | Global | Kadoma, JP | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Toshiba Corporation | Global | Tokyo, JP | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Siemens Ag | Global | Munich , DE | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Intel Corporation | Global | SANTA CLARA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Broadcom Inc. | Global | PALO ALTO, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Flex Ltd. | Global | SINGAPORE | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | Global | DALLAS, TX | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Te Connectivity ltd. | Global | GALWAY | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Sanmina Corporation | Global | SAN JOSE, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Transistors market is 4.8% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2024 and 2025. To understand cost forecasts for 2026 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
There is a medium level of vendor financial risk present in this market because some suppliers in this market have experienced difficulty sourcing materials due to price fluctuations in the raw inputs. As the prices for these items rise, suppliers may pass the added costs on to buyers.
Due to high levels of fluctuations in the price of inputs, high supply chain risk and disruptions in availability harm buyers.
There is a low level of market share concentration in this market space, and since the market remains fragmented, low market share concentration is favorable for buyers as suppliers are likely to compete with each other to offer the lowest rates. Buyer power is boosted as they can easily switch to another supplier if they feel that their current supplier's prices are too high.
The United States is a net importer of transistors, meaning it imports more transistors than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported transistors, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Supplier Information
Philips North America Corporation
Philips North America Corporation is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include transistors. Founded in 1967, the company is currently headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, United States of America with an estimated 375 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Sanmina Corporation
Sanmina Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include transistors, bare printed circuit boards and flexible circuit boards. Founded in 1980, the company is currently headquartered in SAN JOSE, California, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
Te Connectivity ltd.
Te Connectivity ltd. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include transistors, capacitors, bare printed circuit boards, flexible circuit boards, torque measuring equipment. Founded in 1941, the company is currently headquartered in CH-8200 SCHAFFHAUSEN... Subscribe to learn more
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Texas Instruments Incorporated is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include central processing units, transistors, capacitors, bare printed circuit boards, flexible circuit boards. Founded in 1930, the company is currently headquartered in DALLAS, Texas,... Subscribe to learn more
Flex Ltd.
Flextronics International Ltd. is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of packaged consumer electronics and industrial products. Its business is organized into four product categories: High Reliability Solutions (medical, automotive, defense, aviation and homeland security equipment), Consumer... Subscribe to learn more
Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include central processing units, transistors, database management systems, network security equipment, wireless access points. Founded... Subscribe to learn more
Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation is a global integrated device manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services central processing units (CPUs) and related solutions. It offers CPUs and chipsets, a system on a chip (SoC), or a multichip package based on Intel® architecture that processes data and... Subscribe to learn more
Siemens Ag
Siemens Ag is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information, real estate and rental and leasing, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's Subscribe to learn more
Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, manufacturing and real estate and rental and leasing sectors. The company's offerings include extrusion machines, injection molding machines, metal grinding machines, hydraulic turbines, transistors. Founded in 1904, the company... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Transistors Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Defect Density and On-Time Delivery (OTD). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Pricing and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defect Density | Number of units Number of defective units | Defect density represents the share of defective products a company produces. Defect density can be used to determine if certain types of manufacturing, assembly, or quality assurance (QA) processes need to be revised and improved in some way. | |
| On-Time Delivery (OTD) | Number of deliveries Number of on-time deliveries | The on-time delivery rate represents the percentage of orders that arrive on time. On-time delivery is important because if the items are not received on time, then the buyer's operations can be delayed. | |
Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Shipping
Could you provide a list of your distribution facilities locations, domestically and internationally?
What are your shipping rates to my facilities? Do shipping rates vary if I need transistors shipped to more than one location?
Cost Containment
During the past three years, what percentage of your revenue has been dedicated to raw input materials? How has that changed?
During the past three years, what percentage of your revenue has been dedicated to labor? Do labor costs fluctuate seasonally?
Business Relationships
How sensitive is your company to price changes of key inputs? How sensitive are your suppliers to input cost changes?
Have you faced problems with your supply chain in the past? How did you overcome these issues?
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Transistors RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give an overview of their company, what they produce and where they operate.
Buyers should state the type(s) of transistors they desire.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should specify the exact number of transistors needed.
Buyers should specify what type of material the transistors should be made of.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify the total budget for the project.
Buyers should include details about per-unit spending expectations and limitations.
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