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Wafer Price Hikes Propel Formosa Sumco to Daily Limit

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-08-24

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Formosa Sumco shares surged to the daily limit as the semiconductor industry sees a clear trend of rising silicon wafer prices driven by AI-related demand.

What Happened

Industry Recovery: Driven by robust demand for both advanced and mature semiconductor processes, the silicon wafer supply chain is showing clear signs of recovery. Suppliers have successfully implemented double-digit price hikes for 12-inch wafers and are looking to extend these increases to smaller diameters.

Pricing Strategy: This marks the first significant price adjustment in the silicon wafer market in over three years since the pandemic-era surge. While negotiations with clients vary by company, there is a unified industry push to raise prices to offset rising costs and capitalize on tight supply.

Operational Outlook: Formosa Sumco management is actively engaging with clients to implement new pricing mechanisms. With the support of strong demand and improved pricing, the company anticipates that its second-half performance will outpace the first half of the year.

Market Reaction: The positive pricing news triggered a strong rally in Formosa Sumco shares, which hit the daily limit during intraday trading. Analysts suggest that the price increases will significantly bolster the profitability and operational outlook for major silicon wafer manufacturers.

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