According to Nikkei Asia, citing multiple sources, TSMC plans to raise prices for advanced and mature-node chip manufacturing by up to 10% in 2027 to offset rising costs for materials, manufacturing equipment, and new overseas factory construction. TSMC has already begun discussions with customers regarding the price increases, covering 7-nanometer and more advanced nodes. This segment contributed approximately 77% of TSMC’s revenue in the April to June quarter. The sources indicated that the base price increase will range from 5% to 10%, depending on the customer and product. For additional orders of high-performance computing (HPC) chips that exceed customers’ original forecasts, TSMC plans to impose an additional premium of 10% to 15% on top of the base increase. As a result, the overall price increase for some advanced-node chip orders may exceed 10%. For mature nodes—including 12nm, 16nm, 28nm, and other legacy processes—TSMC plans a maximum increase of 10%, though some products will see lower increases. Mature-node business accounted for about 23% of the company’s revenue in the previous quarter. The negotiations, according to the sources, began around June and were finalized in July, with the new pricing set to take effect in early 2027. (Jinshi)
TSMC to Increase Wafer Prices by Up to 10% Starting in 2027
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TSMC is set to increase wafer prices by up to 10% starting in 2027, according to a report from TechFlow. The price hike, driven by rising costs for materials, equipment, and overseas manufacturing facilities, will impact both advanced and mature process nodes. Discussions with clients began in June and were finalized in July. The 7nm and more advanced nodes, which accounted for 77% of TSMC’s Q2 2026 revenue, will receive the full 10% increase. Additional high-performance computing (HPC) chip orders may face a premium of 10% to 15%. Mature nodes such as 12nm, 16nm, and 28nm will also see price increases, though some will rise by less than 10%. Traders monitoring altcoins to watch may note the potential impact on semiconductor-linked assets. This move could influence the Fear & Greed Index as investors reassess their exposure to the technology sector.
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