BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in June 2023 were down 15.8% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, June shipments were down 0.8%, according to IPC's monthly findings from its North American PCB Statistical Program.
PCB bookings in June were down 7.7% compared to the same month last year and up 0.2% compared to the preceding month. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.98.
"The PCB book-to-bill improved this month as shipments slowed and orders improved for a second month, but the trend this year remains slower order flow," said Shawn DuBravac, IPC’s chief economist.