PCB Shortage Warning: Iran-Saudi Conflict Drives 40% Price Increase — What Hardware Engineers Need to Know

May 21, 2026 · 6:21 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

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The ongoing conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia has led to a significant increase in PCB prices, with reports indicating a 40% surge in April. This supply chain crisis is primarily driven by disruptions in petrochemical production critical for PCB manufacturing. Hardware engineers are advised to adapt their strategies to mitigate the impact of this shortage.

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▪The PCB industry is facing its most severe supply constraint since the COVID-19 pandemic due to geopolitical disruptions.
▪Raids on Saudi petrochemical plants are threatening PCB production in China, leading to a 40% price increase.
▪The current PCB shortage is supply-driven, affecting fundamental materials like petrochemical resin and copper.

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