Iran Conflict Disrupts Global PCB Supply Chain

The ongoing conflict in Iran has severely disrupted the global supply chain for printed circuit boards (PCBs), essential components found in virtually all electronic devices. Following an attack on the Jubail petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia, which produces approximately 70% of the world’s high-purity phenol resin used in PCB production, the prices of PCBs surged by 40% in just a month. The inability of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) to resume production post-attack poses a significant threat to the worldwide supply chain as delays in essential materials increase.