Where the Electronics Supply Chain Comes TogetherThe Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. Visit ECIA's Coronavirus Resources PageECIA Board of Directors Annual Review & Economic Update |
November Industry SentimentNovember ECST Projects Continued Growth Dale Ford, Chief Analyst
ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) survey that was just completed points to continued, but softer, sales growth for electronic components in November 2020 compared to October. This follows two months of strong sales growth in September and October following a recovery in sales that began in August as measured by the same survey. This is a very hopeful indicator that the electronics and electronics components industry is on a solid rebound after weathering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier in the year. However, the expectations are for softer sales growth in November compared to October. In a typical seasonal cycle, sales would usually remain strong through both October and November. However, overall concern about a softening overall economic environment may be influencing expectations for the near term. Economists point to the need for another round of stimulus by the government to keep GDP momentum going. However, action on the stimulus has been delayed by the political uncertainty leading up to the 2020 elections. Continue ReadingFrom Our Service Partners
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See MoreECST SurveyThe Electronic Component Sales Trends (ECST) tracks viewpoints on the sales of electronic components and the impact on end markets by surveying ECIA members, their peers and colleagues. The surveys sample individual opinions of knowledgeable professionals in the electronics industry on current monthly/quarterly performance and a look ahead to future expectations. Please take a moment to share your opinion and complete these surveys; each participant receives the survey results report.
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