Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $5.4bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Tariff removals help to make Canadian products more competitive
- In 2015, the Canadian government permanently abolished over 1,500 tariffs on manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment, the first G20 country to do so. This policy shift has spurred significant experimental changes in the semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing sectors. It has also dramatically reduced costs for companies importing expensive semiconductor inputs, bolstering the country's semiconductor industry's competitiveness on a global stage.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Industry players will experience growing demand
- Despite facing competition challenges, industry players will continue to benefit from favorable demand conditions moving forward. Semiconductors and electronic components are expected to be heavily relied on, especially as digital platforms and consumer products evolve.
Biggest companies in the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Integrated circuits, Semiconductor devices and parts and Bare printed circuit boards. Integrated circuits is the largest segment of the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Integrated circuits offer low-cost versatility and complexity to technology solutions
- Integrated circuits (ICs) are integral to various technological applications. As single chips perform complex functions, their evolution has shaped advancements in both consumer electronics and industrial technologies. Early ICs were foundational to computing and telecommunications, setting the stage for more specialized applications today.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada manufactures semiconductors and related devices and parts, including integrated circuits, memory chips, microprocessors, diodes, transistors and other optoelectronic devices. The industry also manufactures printed circuit boards.
What's included in this industry?
Manufacturing diodes Manufacturing fuel cells and solid-state devices Manufacturing integrated microcircuits Manufacturing semiconductor devices Manufacturing semiconductor memory chips Manufacturing silicon wafer Manufacturing printed circuit boards and PCB assembliesManufacturing connectorsManufacturing computer and coaxial cableCompanies
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Related Terms
SOLID-STATE DRIVE (SSD)INTEGRATED CIRCUITFABLESSSYSTEM ON A CHIP (SOC)PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB)PASSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTIndustry Code
NAICS 334410 - Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada
Performance
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Analyst insights
Canada's decision to scrap tariffs on manufacturing inputs is a game-changer for the semiconductor sector. By slashing costs and easing access to advanced machinery, companie...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Canadian semiconductor manufacturers specialize in producing microprocessors due to their high value and multifaceted application across industries. Focusing on specialized, ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ontario bridges the tech industries of the US and Canada. This province is critical, housing nearly half of Canada’s semiconductor establishments and driving significant tech...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
The Canadian semiconductor industry remains highly fragmented, with no single firm capturing significant market share. Most manufacturers are small- to medium-sized, facing c...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The industry comprises numerous smaller manufacturers, with no dominant players. Market dynamics encourage competition, fostering innovation and variety. Consumer choices are...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Access to investments or venture capital is crucial for new semiconductor ventures. Alternatively, focusing on legislator-backed essential products can carve out a secure mar...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit variability among companies hinges on sudden shifts in orders, silicon prices, and export demand. Effective management of supply chain risks and continuous R&D investm...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Assets (2017-2022)
- Liabilities (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada is $5.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada industry in 2024?
There are 477 businesses in the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada has been declining at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What does the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing in Canada include?
Manufacturing diodes and Manufacturing fuel cells and solid-state devices are part of the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry.
How competitive is the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing industry in Canada.
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