Electronic Component Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Short circuit: Shaky economic conditions hold revenue growth down, with cheaper overseas companies winning out

Electronic components are ubiquitous in modern life. A vast range of appliances, from computers and mobile phones to TVs and cars, use electronic components. They are present in infrastructure, like traffic lights and alarm systems, and in medical equipment, industrial machinery and solar panels. Although UK companies design a considerable number of new electronic components, the UK industry is not considered to be a global market leader. There has been a tendency to outsource manufacturing away from the UK and, in some cases, to stop physical manufacturing altogether. Instead, there's focus on the production and sale of intellectual property in a process known as fabless manufacturing. This trend has been difficult for smaller manufacturers, which have either opted to leave or consolidate within the industry.

Companies in this industry manufacture semiconductors and other components for electronic applications. These components are used in the manufacture of electronic devices for a range of business and consumer electronic hardware, such as TVs, telephones, desktop computers, solar panels and most modern electronic equipment.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.