DMASS Europe e.V. reports cautious optimism about the European electronic components distribution market in Q3 2025.
The latest DMASS Europe figures show a modest but notable return to growth across the European electronic components sector. While this development provides a welcome signal of recovery, it must be viewed against the backdrop of persistent geopolitical tensions and Europe’s continued reliance on external sources for key technologies and materials.
“After a prolonged period of stagnation, the European electronic components market is showing the first signs of renewed momentum – yet structural dependencies and supply chain vulnerabilities remain a critical concern beside the fragmenting customer markets.”
— Hermann Reiter, Chairman, DMASS Europe
Q3 2025 Key Facts
| Category | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Distribution | €3.80 billion (+4.09%) |
| Semiconductors | €2.27 billion (+0.77%) |
| Interconnect, Passive & Electromechanical (IP&E) | €1.53 billion (+9.42%) |
Semiconductors (Q3)
Semiconductor distribution rose slightly to €2.26 billion (+0.8%). Regional performance varied:
| Region | Growth |
|---|---|
| Turkey | +27.4% |
| Benelux | +10.3% |
| Eastern Europe | -2.6% |
| Iberia | -0.2% |
| Israel | -16.8% |
| UK | -1.9% |
| Switzerland | -10.4% |
Product highlights: Other Logic (+21.6%), Sensors & Actuators (+19.0%), and Memory (+6.9%) outperformed. Weakest categories were Power (-10.3%) and MOS Micro Logic (-5.6%).
Interconnect, Passive & Electromechanical (IP&E)
IP&E components accelerated growth to €1.53 billion (+9.4%). Israel (+42.2%) and Turkey (+33.2%) led the way, while the UK (-1.6%), Austria (+2.5%), and Ireland (+4.6%) underperformed.
| Product | Growth |
|---|---|
| Passives | +8.5% |
| Electromechanical | +8.9% |
| Power Supplies | +16.9% |
| Ceramic Capacitors | +13.2% |
| AC/DC Converters | +28.9% |
| Batteries & Accumulators | -9.0% |
Chairman’s Outlook
“Accelerate Relentlessly Fast: The European economy in 2025 remains challenged but resilient. These challenges are real — but so is our resolve. Europe must not only adapt but actively shape the global dynamics of a rapidly evolving electronics landscape. Europe – No Waiting, Full Throttle Forward.”
— Hermann Reiter, Chairman, DMASS Europe