TSMC to Raise Chip Manufacturing Prices by 5%-10% Starting 2027

According to Nikkei Asia reported yesterday (July 21), TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor foundry, plans to raise chip manufacturing prices by 5% to 10% starting 2027, citing rising production costs and overseas factory construction expenses. Price negotiations with major customers, including those on advanced 7-nanometer and below processes, concluded in June and July, with new rates taking effect in early 2027.

For high-performance computing (HPC) chips exceeding customer expectations, TSMC will apply an additional premium of 10% to 15% on top of the base increase, potentially pushing total price hikes above 10% for some advanced chip orders. Mature process nodes including 12-nanometer, 16-nanometer, and 28-nanometer technologies will see price increases up to 10%, though some products may see smaller increases.