The Korean Printed Circuit Board and Semiconductor Packaging Industry Association (KPCA) says Samsung and SK Hynix are pressing substrate suppliers in recent price talks to lower quotes and effectively roll back an average c.3–4% price rise agreed in Q1. Both firms cite eased volatility in raw materials such as gold and copper and say H2 supplier prices should revert to pre-increase levels.

2026-07-03

The Korean Printed Circuit Board and Semiconductor Packaging Industry Association (KPCA) says Samsung and SK Hynix are pressing substrate suppliers in recent price talks to lower quotes and effectively roll back an average c.3–4% price rise agreed in Q1. Both firms cite eased volatility in raw materials such as gold and copper and say H2 supplier prices should revert to pre-increase levels.