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May 2, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

Tariffs Crush Sales Sentiment in April 2025 ECST Results  
ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) April 2025 Survey Results

Atlanta - The announcement of comprehensive, punishing tariffs by the U.S. on every country around the world and the crippling triple-digit tariff trade war between the U.S. and China has resulted in a devastating drop in sales sentiment as measured in the April ECST Survey. Electronics Component Manufacturers and Distributors are now dedicated to preventing this daunting, complex tariff environment from wreaking havoc on the supply chain. The overall component average index score collapsed by 18.8 points between March and April as it plunged to 94.7, 16.6 points below expectations. The painful slide is expected to continue into May as the outlook calls for a further drop of 11 points down to 83.7.  The overall index score as well as each of the individual segment index scores fell to their lowest point since December 2023. 

“The hopeful start to 2025 has hit an unexpected wall,” lamented ECIA Chief Analyst Dale Ford. “It appears that government policy will dictate the fortunes of the market for the foreseeable future.”

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The monthly and quarterly ECST reports present data in detailed tables and figures with multiple perspectives and covering current sales expectations, sales outlook, product cancellations, product decommits and product lead times. The data is presented at a detailed level for six major electronic component categories, six semiconductor subcategories and eight end markets. Also, survey results are segmented by aggregated responses from manufacturers, distributors, and manufacturer representatives.

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The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their independent 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. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990.