TSMC to Raise Chipmaking Prices by Up to 10% in 2027

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, plans to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% beginning in 2027 to offset rising costs for raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and overseas factory construction, Nikkei Asia reported, citing multiple sources.

TSMC is reportedly preparing to increase chip manufacturing prices beginning in 2027 [Photo: TSMC]

Base price increases are expected to range from 5% to 10%, depending on the customer and product, the report said.

Production using mature process nodes—including 12-nanometer (nm), 16-nm, and 28-nm technologies—could see price increases of as much as 10%.

According to Reuters reporters Shubham Kalia, Chandni Shah, and Ananya Palyekar, pricing negotiations began in June and concluded in July, with the new rates scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2027.

A TSMC spokesperson declined to comment on specific pricing.

"Our pricing strategy is strategic, not opportunistic. We will continue to work closely with customers and demonstrate the value we provide," the spokesperson said.

TSMC Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei said in June that he would like to increase prices but emphasized that the company intends to avoid the abrupt price hikes implemented by some memory chip manufacturers.