Order visibility for TSMC now extends through 2030, with sub-45nm capacity fully loaded and 8-inch fab utilization exceeding 100%. This tight capacity is driven by demand for AI-related GPUs, ASICs, HBM and advanced packaging, while the cost of building fabs in the US is 4 to 5 times higher than in Taiwan. TSMC declined to comment on the report, though rival foundries are likely to follow the pricing adjustments.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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TSMC Raises Wafer Prices 3% to 6% With Order Visibility to 2030
Tech27 days ago
The Taiwan-based chip producer is adjusting how it bills customers to account for massive infrastructure spending and a surge in hardware orders. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will increase wafer prices by 3% to 6% starting January 2027, according to a DigiTimes report citing supply chain sources. The company may implement even steeper price hikes for its most advanced 2nm and 3nm processes where demand currently outstrips supply.
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