Foundry Market Bulletin - Jan. 5, 2026
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2026-01-05
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Samsung to focus on advanced nodes in 2026 with full capacity utilization; SMIC to raise 8-inch and memory foundry prices on strong demand; HuaHong to expand capacity and advance specialty platforms; GlobalFoundries to develop automotive BCD and 22nm Bulk CMOS to win orders; Nexchip to outperform peers on localization and ramp OLED driver IC mass production with tier-one customers.
Key Highlights
- Samsung: Focuses on capacity and utilization trends for advanced nodes.
- SMIC: Implements comprehensive price hikes for 8-inch and memory foundry due to demand.
- HuaHong: Expands mature capacity and advances specialty process platforms.
- Nexchip: Outperforms peers via localization and targets Tier 1 clients for OLED DDI.
- GlobalFoundries: Develops automotive-grade BCD platforms and advances 22nm Bulk CMOS technology to broaden market reach.
Table of Contents
- Samsung
- Samsung Foundry's Capacity and Capacity Utilization on 5/4nm, 3nm, and 2nm for 2025-2026
- SMIC
- HuaHong
- Nexchip
- Other Foundries
<Total Pages: 3>

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