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Canada PCB Market Report 2025-2030: Strong Growth Projected Amid EV Boom, 5G Rollout, and Defense Investments
May 29, 2025 | Globe NewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Canada Printed Circuit Board Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025-2031F. The Canada PCB market is set for robust growth in the coming years, driven by several factors.
The Canada Printed Circuit Board (PCB) market is experiencing robust growth, fueled by advancements in electronics and rising consumer demand across various industries. The automotive sector, where PCBs are integral, saw a substantial production increase from $55.23 billion in 2020 to $74.6 billion in 2023, driven by the industry's transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Similarly, the aerospace sector is benefiting from investments like the Strategic Innovation Fund's (SIF) $350 million initiative in 2023 to support Sustainable Aviation Technology, creating demand for specialized PCBs used in green technologies.
The telecommunications sector is also a significant contributor, with the widespread deployment of 5G and the growing use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices further boosting the market. The Canadian manufacturing sector, which contributed $174 billion (10% of GDP) in 2023, plays a pivotal role in this expansion. As industries like defense, healthcare, and telecommunications continue to evolve, the demand for PCBs in these applications is expected to accelerate, fostering sustained growth in the market.
The expansion of electric vehicles, with over 85,500 annual sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, is increasing the demand for high-performance PCBs in the automotive sector. Government targets of 60% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030 further accelerate this growth. Additionally, the continued rollout of 5G networks, along with the rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, drives consistent demand for advanced PCBs in telecommunications and consumer electronics.
The integration of AI with 5G networks necessitates high-speed, low-latency PCBs, while Canada's Quantum 2030 strategy, which fosters innovation in quantum hardware, further enhances the market's growth potential. Furthermore, the Canadian government's commitment to investing US$29 billion over 20 years in modernizing defense systems, including surveillance, command and control, and air weapons systems, would also increase demand for advanced PCBs in defense applications. Collectively, these factors would significantly boost demand, ensuring a prosperous future for Canada's PCB market.
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AI Server Demand to Drive Memory Contract Price Increases in 2Q26 as CSPs Secure Supply via Long-Term Agreements
03/31/2026 | TrendForceTrendForce’s latest memory pricing survey reveals that DRAM suppliers are reallocating capacity toward HBM and server applications in 2Q26, while implementing catch-up pricing to narrow price gaps across product segments.
Designing for Reliability: Why Understanding Materials, Cleanliness, and Lifecycle Matters More Than Ever
01/28/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Before a product enters manufacturing—long before the first panel hits the assembly line—its reliability is determined by a series of fundamental design decisions. At productronica, Tiberiu (Tibi) Baranyi of Flex presented a comprehensive presentation on design for reliability, providing real-world case examples that illustrated the unfortunate outcomes of decisions that caused failures, and which should have been made differently.
American Made Advocacy: How Congress Can Restore the U.S. Printed Circuit Board Industry
01/20/2026 | Shane Whiteside -- Column: American Made AdvocacyIn 2026, the global PCB industry will see strong growth driven by data centers and the global race to create the most powerful artificial intelligence, along with the increased sophistication and production scale manufacturing of defense and infrastructure systems. Automotive technology innovations, the acceleration of unmanned systems production, and the continued proliferation of smart devices are also among the market forces driving global demand for microelectronics in general and PCBs in particular.
Revolutionizing PCB Manufacturing in the AI Era
12/22/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineArtificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of the electronics ecosystem, and PCB manufacturing is under unprecedented pressure to evolve. In this exclusive conversation, Li Zhiqiang, general manager of Zhuhai Henger Microelectronics Equipment Co., Ltd., explains how plasma technology is emerging as a linchpin for next-generation AI hardware. As AI servers demand increasingly dense, high-performance PCBs, traditional chemical processes struggle to keep pace with new material systems and tighter reliability requirements.
The Road to Bengaluru: Skilled Pros Competing in Wire Harness Competitions
12/23/2025 | Arpita Das, Global Electronics AssociationFrom EVs and aerospace to automation and consumer electronics, wire harnesses are essential for reliable connectivity and drive investments in skilled talent, standardization, and innovation. Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and India are emerging as key hubs, not just to meet the demand of an evolving and growing wire harness market, but also as centers for workforce development and manufacturing.