North American PCB Industry Sales Surge 21.4% in May
BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board (PCB) shipments jumped 21.4% year-over-year in May, according to new data from the IPC trade group. Shipments increased 7.1% month-to-month, with year-to-date sales up 7.9%.
Bookings rose 9.5% compared to last Mcoulfay, though they declined 12.9% from the previous month. Year-to-date bookings remain strong, up 18.3% year-over-year.
The book-to-bill ratio stood at 1.03, down 180 basis points from April. A ratio above 1.0 is generally considered a positive sign for future growth.
“North American PCB shipments continued their upward trajectory in May, reflecting strong demand and improving supply chain dynamics,” said Shawn DuBravac, chief economist, IPC. “While bookings slowed from the previous month, indicating some near-term cooling in new orders, year-over-year growth remains solid.”
