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FBDi: German Distribution Market in Q3/2018

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Passives are Powering the Component Distribution Market in Germany

German Electronics Components Distribution Market Overview

The German component distribution market reported solid but sluggish growth for the third quarter of 2018. According to the distribution companies registered with the Fachverband Bauelemente Distribution (FBDi e.V.), sales during the period July to September 2018 grew by 4.7% to reach 980 million euros. The pattern of orders continued the trend of previous quarters, with orders growing significantly faster than sales – by 9.5% to 1.08 billion euros. The book-to-bill rate (the ratio of incoming orders to sales) rose to 1.1.

Broken down by technology, passive components recorded the highest increase of 12.1% (to 141 million euros), followed by semiconductors (up 3.5% to 682 million euros) and electromechanics (up 2.4% to 99 million euros). Power supplies climbed 8% to reach 27 million euros and displays 1.9% to reach 21 million euros. With regard to the distribution of sales, the parameters remain unchanged: semiconductors accounted for 69.6%, passives 14.4%, electromechanics 10.1%, power supplies 2.8%, and the rest 3.2%.

Consequently, the sales reported by the FBDi during the first nine months reveal an optimistic picture with an increase of 5.5% taking the overall figure to 2.9 billion euros and a healthy order backlog across all areas, but particularly for passive components – where order growth reached 21.6%.

FBDi Chairman of the Board of Directors Georg Steinberger remarked: “For over two years, we have seen an increase in orders that is only partially reflected in sales. The year 2018 in particular has broken numerous order records, but there is still a risk that cancellations or postponements will significantly curtail the order backlog. The poor delivery situation and long delivery times are dampening any expectations of further significant progress in the fourth quarter, which means that 2018 will draw to a close with sales growth of 5 to 6% and many unfulfilled expectations on the customer side.”

 

Turning to the general future outlook, Steinberger noted: “Despite all the macroeconomic obstacles, high-tech remains a hot topic. Considering how little specific action is being taken by European governments in the areas of digitalisation, smart infrastructure and energy transition and how its urgency will grow in the next few years, I have no major concerns regarding the growth prospects for components. There is also the fact that industry is currently undergoing a new revolution: Robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence are set to fundamentally change the way we live and work – all of which calls for the right hardware.”

Über Der FBDi e.V.

About FBDI e.V.:

The FBDi e.V. – Fachverband der Bauelemente Distribution e.V. (Professional Association of Component Distribution), founded in 2003, is well-established in the German association community and represents a large portion of distributors of electronic components with operations in Germany. In addition to the preparation and advancement of numerical data and statistics concerning the German distribution market for electronic components, work group engagement and reporting on important industry themes (amongst others, education, liability and rights, traceability, and environmental themes) form essential pillars of the association’s work. The FBDi is a member of the International Distribution of Electronics Association (IDEA).

Member companies (as of September 2018):

Members: Acal BFi Germany; Arrow Europe; Avnet EMG EMEA; Beck Elektronische Bauelemente; Blume Elektronik Distribution; Bürklin; CODICO; Conrad Electronic SE; Distrelec; Ecomal Europe; Endrich Bauelemente;  EVE; Glyn; Haug Components Holding; Hy-Line Holding; JIT electronic; Kruse Electronic Components; MB Electronic; Memphis Electronic; MEV Elektronik Service; mewa electronic; Mouser Electronics; pk components; Püplichhuisen; RS Components; Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente; Ryosan Europe; Schukat electronic; TTI Europe.

Supporting members: Amphenol FCI; Future Electronics Deutschland; TDK Europe

Information for the press: Due to the ongoing addition of members the FBDi reported statistics could need to be adjusted retrospectively.  

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