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November 05, 2024

German components distribution market in Q3/2024

Sales in electronic components distribution (according to FBDi e.V.) fell by almost 43% in the third quarter of 2024. Incoming orders provide little stimulus. Prospects remain modest until mid-2025.

Georg Steinberger: "2024 is no cause for joy. Although the downturn was expected after years of explosive growth and despite the fact that customer inventories are being depleted slowly, there are hardly any positive signals from the market. It remains difficult to assess the situation of end customers, and the news from the industrial and automotive markets make it difficult to provide a stable forecast. Either way, 2025 is going to be exciting.”

October 11, 2024

FBDi Enviroment Ticker: New European Packaging Regulation

The only formal steps still to be taken to bring the EU packaging regulation into force are approval by the EU Council and publication in the EU Official Journal. The objectives of the new regulation include less packaging waste and better recycling. In addition, FBDi points out the legal obligations for economic operators depending on their role in the respective supply chain.

August 06, 2024

German components distribution market in Q2/2024

Turnover in electronic component distribution (according to FBDi e.V.) declines by 38% in the second quarter of 2024. Incoming orders remain at a low level. Outlook for 2024 expected to remain negative.

Georg Steinberger: "As expected, 2024 is proving difficult. The order situation remains low and shows little positive momentum. Compared to other countries, Germany seems to have more than just an inventory problem."

May 13, 2024

German components distribution market in Q1/2024

Turnover in electronic component distribution (according to FBDi e.V.) declines by 29% in the first quarter of 2024. Incoming orders at a low level. Outlook for 2024 remains moderate.

Georg Steinberger: ‘After the records of the past three years, a little patience is now required until the market normalises. The long-term prospects for electronics remain excellent, and not just because of AI.’

February 02, 2024

German components distribution market in Q4/2023

German Components Distribution: Decline in sales and orders in Q4 2023 (according to FBDi e.V.), but 4% growth for the year as a whole. Orders expected to remain weak. Hopes for a recovery in the second half of 2024.

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