四大晶圆厂，涨价

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a new wave of price increases, particularly among the four major mature process foundries: UMC, GlobalFoundries, Powerchip, and China’s JHICC, with price hikes expected to start as early as April, potentially exceeding 10% [2][3] Group 1: Price Increases - The four major mature process foundries are planning to raise their prices, indicating a broader trend of "chip inflation" in the semiconductor industry [2] - UMC holds a global market share of approximately 4.2% in wafer foundry services and has acknowledged a more favorable pricing environment compared to previous periods [2] - GlobalFoundries has communicated to customers about the need to adjust prices starting April 2026 due to rising costs in semiconductor equipment, raw materials, energy, and labor [2][3] Group 2: Impact on IC Design Firms - IC design firms, particularly those producing driver ICs, are expected to pass on the increased costs to consumers, as wafer foundry prices constitute a significant portion of their total costs [3] - Powerchip has confirmed that it has already begun raising prices this quarter, focusing on product lines with lower profit margins [3] - JHICC is also set to increase its foundry prices by 10% starting June 1, indicating a collective trend among mature process foundries to raise prices [3]