The latest half-year survey conducted by the Global Electronics Association and in4ma highlights the lasting impact of the 2021–2022 semiconductor crisis.
Based on responses from 219 EMS facilities across 177 companies – covering almost 22% of the European EMS market – the study confirms revenue declines and reduced order backlogs in 2024, with Germany and Austria particularly hard hit.
By contrast, countries such as France and Switzerland proved more resilient and entered 2025 with encouraging signals
With strong industry participation, the report provides a solid foundation for analysis. It enables companies to benchmark their own performance against current market developments.
The complete report is available as a pdf (59 pages) in German or English at a price of 490 Euros.
The in4ma Annual Statistics 2024 – published in early March – reveal a significant revenue decline in the European EMS industry in 2024.
Based on data from 427 EMS companies with a total turnover of almost €20 billion, the study covers more than 42% of the European production volume, and even 67% in the D-A-CH region – a new record. This provides a precise and reliable basis for comparing individual company performance with current market trends.
The complete report with more than 80 pages of analysis, trends, and forecasts is still available in German or English as a PDF for €890.