While we are accustomed to new generations of electronics costing about the same as the previous generation, the electronics segment is not immune to inflation. With recent announcements of semiconductor price increases beginning in 2023, consumers should move quickly to lock in lower prices this back-to-school and holiday season.
With the demand for semiconductors rising by leaps and bounds and the uncertainty in semiconductor supply there is bound to be a increase in the chip prices. This will inadvertently be passed on to the end users. All the electronic items will be pricier in near future. If the semiconductor manufacturing is diversified , meaning more countries start captive markets then there can be cooling of of electronic item price.
Electronics Will Cost More in 2023
Posted by: Jim McGregor August 25, 2022 06:00 AMWhile we are accustomed to new generations of electronics costing about the same as the previous generation, the electronics segment is not immune to inflation. With recent announcements of semiconductor price increases beginning in 2023, consumers should move quickly to lock in lower prices this back-to-school and holiday season.