Global parts shortage: Half of electronics plants in Brazil delayed or partially shut down

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The electro-electronic appliance industry continues to report higher-than-normal cost pressures, in addition to a shortage of parts that is causing delays and, in some cases, partial production stoppages in half the plants.

A survey conducted last month by ABINEE, the association representing the sector, with companies in the industry of products such as cell phones, notebooks and TVs, shows that 41% of them have delayed production and sales due to the irregular supply of electronic components.

For 8% of manufacturers, the same issue is leading to partial production stoppages.

The source of the problem lies in the global semiconductor shortage. Almost 7 out of 10 manufacturers producing devices containing chips are struggling to import the component.

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