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Gulf crisis drives up petrochemical and semiconductor costs
What happened
Shin-Etsu Chemical raised domestic PVC prices in Japan by approximately 20% and scaled back production of ethylene-based products due to supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure. The geopolitical crisis is driving up petrochemical costs, a key input for semiconductor packaging and materials. Bullish: Direct price increase for critical semiconductor supply chain inputs signals imminent cost pressure upstream.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 95/100
Affected components and suppliers
PVCEthylene-based Products
Shin-Etsu Chemical
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Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 3/18/2026 · View original source
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