After TSMC, Samsung Is Also Reportedly Planning To Hike Chip Prices Amid Demand Surge Fueled By Nvidia, Apple, Tesla And Others

October 26, 2026 -

Samsung Electronics (SSNFL) is reportedly raising prices on some advanced foundry services by up to 15% amid surging AI chip demand that has left Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) fully booked and is pushing more customers toward rival chipmakers.

According to a Reuters report, Samsung is increasing prices on new orders for some advanced contract chipmaking services, with Chinese customers facing some of the steepest increases. Sources familiar with the matter said Samsung has been unable to accept all incoming orders because it needs to serve U.S. customers and reserve capacity for its own chip production.

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