Sources: Samsung Raises Foundry Prices up to 15% as AI Demand Tightens Capacity
MT Newswires Live
Aug 19
Two people familiar with the matter said Samsung Electronics has raised prices on some advanced foundry wafer orders by as much as 15% as AI-chip demand surges and capacity tightens. The company increased July pricing for chips made on its 4nm (SF4) process; wafer prices for the 5nm (SF5) node rose 10–15% and 8nm wafers climbed roughly 10%.
Industry estimates show Samsung's foundry unit has been loss-making since 2022; the price hikes mark a turnaround for the business. Samsung declined to comment, saying it does not disclose operational details.
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