Computers and other electronics will become more expensive

Prices for computers, components and other equipment will rise due to rising metal prices. This was reported by DigiTimes.

Media analysts cited several Chinese semiconductor companies that have announced to their partners that they are raising prices on their equipment. This is due to rising prices for metals used in the production of electronics.

The material states that copper has risen in price over the past four years from $5,000 to $8,300 per metric ton. Other metals also rose in price. HaloChip, Chiplink, TG-Star Electronics Technology, Sanliansheng and Kangqiang Electronics and other companies have already announced a 10-20 percent price increase for their products. According to journalists, these little-known companies produce components that are used in computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets and other equipment.

According to analysts, not only computers and related accessories will become more expensive. Prices for household appliances and cars are expected to rise. So, in the same induction panels for the kitchen or cars, semiconductor equipment is used.

In early April, journalists from The Register stated that the global computer market had begun to recover along with rising prices. The authors named interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as one of the reasons for the increase in supplies.