Reuters: Samsung Raises Advanced Chipmaking Prices by up to 15%
By TaiwanPlus
Samsung has raised prices for new advanced chipmaking orders by up to 15%, Reuters reports. It comes as US export restrictions boost Chinese demand and surging AI orders strain TSMC’s capacity. Samsung held 7% of global foundry revenue in Q1 2026, compared with more than 70% for TSMC.
Chipmaker Price Hikes
REPORTER:
Samsung is upping prices for its advanced chipmaking services.
According to Reuters, prices for new orders have risen by up to 15%. That’s as US export restrictions have increased China's reliance on Samsung, while global AI demand squeezes TSMC’s capacity. That’s given the South Korean firm more leverage to raise prices.
According to tech research firm Counterpoint, Samsung got 7% of global foundry revenue in the first quarter of 2026, versus more than 70% for TSMC.
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Chip Price Hikes
REPORTER:
Samsung is raising prices for its advanced chipmaking as global demand heightens.
According to Reuters, prices for new orders have increased by up to 15%, as U.S. export restrictions have increased Chinese chipmakers’ reliance on Samsung, while TSMC’s capacity is being squeezed by the global AI boom, giving the South Korean firm more leverage to raise prices.
According to Counterpoint, Samsung holds 7% of global foundry revenue in the first quarter of 2026, versus more than 70% for TSMC.
