The global printed circuit board (PCB) market is gearing up for strong growth. In fact, recent industry forecasts project a 5.5% expansion in 2025, fueled by technological advancements and booming demand from sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), AI servers, and next-generation consumer electronics.

For businesses building or relying on electronics, this is more than just a statistic — it’s a clear sign that change is happening fast. Understanding what’s driving this growth — and how to prepare for it — can make a major difference in staying competitive.

What’s Fueling the Growth?

Several major trends are pushing the PCB industry into a new era:

  • Electric Vehicles: EV adoption is skyrocketing, and each vehicle can require hundreds of specialized PCBs — from battery management systems to power control units.

  • AI and High-Performance Computing: AI servers and advanced data centers need extremely dense, high-layer count boards with precise thermal management.

  • Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, tablets, and wearables continue to evolve rapidly, demanding thinner, lighter, and more complex PCBs.

At the same time, many companies are investing in reshoring manufacturing to North America, building out new fabs and boosting demand for local sourcing and assembly expertise.

Challenges Ahead

While the outlook is positive, it’s not without challenges.
Higher demand means tighter supply chains, longer lead times, and greater pressure on quality control.

Component shortages — while easing in some areas — still linger for specialty items. Meanwhile, evolving technologies require boards built to tighter tolerances and higher performance standards than many manufacturers have dealt with before.

Companies that want to capitalize on the growth will need trusted partners who can help them manage supply chain complexity, source components reliably, and deliver quality builds on time.

How CIC Helps Customers Scale

At CIC, we specialize in helping companies move from design to build with confidence — whether it’s a single prototype or a full-scale production run.
Our deep experience in sourcing, kitting, and working with premier assembly houses means we can support even the most complex or high-growth projects.

As the market expands, having a flexible, experienced partner becomes even more important. We’re ready to help you adapt, scale, and succeed — no matter what the future brings.

Planning for growth? CIC can help you get there.