Steady Demand for Metal Powders Used in Smartphones and Soft Magnetic Materials
First written in FY2017-Q2. 17 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 3 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm for high-end smartphones and the AI server market, but competition was intense in the low-end smartphone and automotive-related markets. Sales volume decreased by 71 tonnes year on year, or 7.3%, to 895 tonnes.」
Competition continued in the low-end smartphone and automotive-related markets, while the year-on-year decline in sales volume narrowed from 23.6% in the interim period to 5.2% for the full fiscal year. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm for high-end smartphones and the AI server market, but competition was intense in the low-end smartphone and automotive-related markets. Sales volume decreased by 134 tonnes year on year, or 23.6%, to 435 tonnes.」
Sales for high-end smartphones and AI servers remained firm, while intense competition in the low-end smartphone and automotive-related markets caused sales volume for electronic components to decline 23.6% year on year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased as the previously sluggish smartphone and PC markets recovered, while the spread of generative AI and expansion of the automotive electronics market boosted demand for electronic components. Sales volume increased by 159 tonnes year on year, or 38.8%, to 569 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of recovery in the smartphone and PC markets, the spread of generative AI and expansion of the automotive electronics market, sales volume for electronic components increased 38.8% year on year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined as stay-at-home demand peaked, followed by a pullback, replacement cycles lengthened, and the smartphone and PC markets, particularly in lower price ranges, contracted due to higher prices. However, inventory adjustments came to an end, and sales volume increased by 26 tonnes year on year, or 3.1%, to 848 tonnes.」
Although the contraction of the smartphone and PC markets continued, sales volume for electronic components increased 3.1% year on year as inventory adjustments came to an end, marking a shift from the decline seen through the previous fiscal year to growth. - FY2024-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined as stay-at-home demand peaked, followed by a pullback, replacement cycles lengthened, and the smartphone and PC markets, particularly in lower price ranges, contracted due to higher prices. However, inventory adjustments came to an end, and sales volume decreased by 19 tonnes year on year, or 3.1%, to 603 tonnes.」
Although the contraction of the smartphone and PC markets continued, inventory adjustments came to an end, narrowing the year-on-year decline in sales volume for electronic components from 20.3% in the previous quarter to 3.1%. - FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined as stay-at-home demand peaked, followed by a pullback, replacement cycles lengthened, and the smartphone and PC markets, particularly in lower price ranges, contracted due to higher prices. Sales volume decreased by 104 tonnes year on year, or 20.3%, to 410 tonnes.」
Sales volume declined as the smartphone and PC markets contracted, but the year-on-year decline narrowed from 22.8% in the previous quarter to 20.3%. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined as the smartphone and PC markets remained sluggish due to the effects of higher prices, and demand remained weak after the peak in online demand. Sales volume decreased by 58 tonnes year on year, or 22.8%, to 196 tonnes.」
Demand remains weak, but the year-on-year decline in sales volume for electronic components narrowed to 22.8%, from 47.4% in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined sharply as demand fell after the peak in online demand, due to factors including lockdowns in Chinese cities and restrained consumer spending amid inflation concerns, resulting in a substantial decline in orders. Sales volume decreased by 561 tonnes year on year, or 47.4%, to 622 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of the peak in online demand, lockdowns in Chinese cities and restrained consumption amid inflation concerns, the year-on-year decline in sales volume for electronic components widened from 38.3% to 47.4%. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined sharply as demand fell after the peak in online demand, due to factors including lockdowns in Chinese cities and restrained consumer spending amid inflation concerns, resulting in a substantial decline in orders. Sales volume decreased by 319 tonnes year on year, or 38.3%, to 514 tonnes.」
Sales volume shifted from demand growth driven by telework and other factors to a sharp decline in demand following the peak in online demand, lockdowns in Chinese cities and restrained consumer spending amid inflation concerns, decreasing 38.3% year on year. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components declined as demand momentum slowed after the peak in online demand, due to factors including lockdowns in Chinese cities, supply constraints and inflation concerns. Sales volume decreased by 174 tonnes year on year, or 40.7%, to 253 tonnes.」
Sales volume shifted from year-on-year growth of 40.7%, supported by firm demand for electronic components driven by telework and 5G, to a year-on-year decline of 40.7% as online demand peaked and sales were affected by lockdowns in Chinese cities and supply constraints. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as PCs and smartphones, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 227 tonnes year on year, or 19.0%, to 1,423 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 19.0% year on year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as PCs and smartphones, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 278 tonnes year on year, or 30.8%, to 1,183 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 30.8% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as PCs and smartphones, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 205 tonnes year on year, or 32.6%, to 833 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 32.6% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as PCs and smartphones, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 82 tonnes year on year, or 23.8%, to 427 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 23.8% year on year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as laptops and tablets, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 352 tonnes year on year, or 41.7%, to 1,195 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 41.7% year on year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as laptops and tablets, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 289 tonnes year on year, or 47.0%, to 905 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 47.0% year on year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained firm. As measures to combat COVID-19, the rapid spread of telework centered on working from home and efforts to move education and other activities online stimulated demand for communications equipment such as laptops and tablets, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 187 tonnes year on year, or 42.6%, to 628 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online activity, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume for electronic components increased 42.6% year on year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components remained solid as the rapid adoption of telework, primarily working from home, and the shift toward online education and other services in response to COVID-19 boosted demand for communications devices such as PCs and smartphones, while the promotion of digital transformation increased demand related to 5G, including for data centers and base stations. Sales volume increased by 102 tonnes, or 42.2%, year on year to 345 tonnes.」
Against a backdrop of telework, the shift to online services, digital transformation and 5G-related demand, sales volume of metal powder for electronic components increased 42.2% year on year. - FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Demand for electronic components is expected to expand over the medium to long term as vehicles incorporate more electrical equipment to meet environmental requirements and improve safety, while the growing sophistication of information and communications equipment, including smartphones, is increasing the number of electronic components per unit.」
Although sales volume for electronic components declined 33.7% during the period, expectations for medium- to long-term market expansion were indicated, driven by the increasing use of electrical equipment in vehicles and the growing sophistication of information and communications equipment. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components decreased by 326 tonnes, or 34.6%, year on year to 616 tonnes, as weak demand related to smartphones and other demand continued due to production and inventory adjustments for electronic components and other factors.」
Weak demand related to smartphones continued due to production and inventory adjustments for electronic components and other factors, and sales volume for electronic components declined 34.6% year on year. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components decreased by 190 tonnes, or 30.2%, year on year to 440 tonnes, as production and inventory adjustments for electronic components and other factors caused demand related to smartphones and other demand to weaken.」
Production and inventory adjustments for electronic components and other factors caused demand related to smartphones and other demand to weaken, and sales volume for electronic components declined 30.2% year on year. The decline widened from 14.3% in the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components decreased by 72 tonnes, or 23.0%, year on year to 243 tonnes due to weak demand related to smartphones and other factors.」
Weak demand related to smartphones and other factors caused sales volume for electronic components to decline 23.0% year on year. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite weak demand related to smartphones, sales for conductive materials were maintained, while intense competition in soft-magnetic materials caused sales of metal powder for electronic components to decrease by 38 tonnes, or 2.9%, year on year to 1,272 tonnes.」
Demand related to smartphones remained weak, and intensifying competition caused full-year sales volume for soft-magnetic materials to decline 2.9% year on year. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components decreased by 118 tonnes, or 11.1%, year on year to 942 tonnes. Demand related to smartphones remained solid, but sales for soft-magnetic materials were affected by intense competition with other companies.」
Demand related to smartphones remained solid, while sales volume for soft-magnetic materials declined 11.1% year on year due to intensifying competition, widening from the 8.4% decline in the previous quarter. - FY2019-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components decreased by 58 tonnes, or 8.4%, year on year to 631 tonnes. Demand related to smartphones remained solid, but sales for soft-magnetic materials were affected by intense competition with other companies.」
Demand related to smartphones remained solid, while sales for soft-magnetic materials declined due to intensifying competition. However, the decline narrowed from 14.3% year on year in the previous quarter to 8.4%. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components decreased by 52 tonnes, or 14.3%, year on year to 315 tonnes. Demand related to smartphones remained solid, but sales for soft-magnetic materials were affected by intense competition with other companies.」
Demand related to smartphones remained solid, while sales for soft-magnetic materials declined 14.3% year on year due to intensifying competition, marking a change from the previous solid trend. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased by 66 tonnes, or 5.3%, year on year to 1,310 tonnes, as sales for soft-magnetic materials remained solid in addition to demand related to smartphones.」
Strength in demand related to smartphones and sales for soft-magnetic materials continued throughout the year, and sales volume increased 5.3% year on year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased by 162 tonnes, or 18.1%, year on year to 1,060 tonnes, as sales for soft-magnetic materials remained solid in addition to demand related to smartphones.」
Strength in demand related to smartphones and sales for soft-magnetic materials continued, and sales volume for electronic components increased by 162 tonnes, or 18.1%, year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased by 115 tonnes, or 20.1%, year on year to 689 tonnes, as sales for soft-magnetic materials remained solid in addition to demand related to smartphones.」
Strength in demand related to smartphones and sales for soft-magnetic materials continued, and sales volume for electronic components increased 20.1% year on year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased by 72 tonnes, or 24.4%, year on year to 368 tonnes, as sales for soft-magnetic materials remained solid in addition to demand related to smartphones.」
Strength in demand related to smartphones and sales for soft-magnetic materials continued, and sales volume for electronic components increased 24.4% year on year. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased by 302 tonnes, or 32.1%, year on year to 1,244 tonnes, as sales for soft-magnetic materials remained solid in addition to demand related to smartphones.」
Strength in demand related to smartphones and for soft-magnetic materials was also confirmed for the full year, and sales volume increased by 302 tonnes, or 32.1%, year on year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powder for electronic components increased by 224 tonnes, or 33.3%, year on year to 897 tonnes, as sales for soft-magnetic materials remained solid in addition to demand related to smartphones.」
Strength in demand related to smartphones and sales for soft-magnetic materials continued, and sales volume for electronic components increased by 224 tonnes, or 33.3%, year on year. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Sales of metal powders for electronic components remained firm, supported by demand related to smartphones as well as sales for soft magnetic materials. Sales volume increased by 89 tonnes, or 18.4%, year on year, to 574 tonnes.」
Steady smartphone-related demand and sales of soft magnetic materials drove an 18.4% year-on-year increase in sales volume for electronic components.