World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Reports indicate that TSMC plans to raise advanced-node wafer foundry prices for four consecutive years from 2026 through 2029, with the first increase expected to be a single-digit percentage taking effect on January 1, 2026, due to booming demand for artificial intelligence.

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei stated that the company will not be able to fully meet customer demand for AI chips in the foreseeable future, despite global expansion efforts. He committed to maintaining price stability and avoiding opportunistic price hikes to ensure long-term business sustainability.

TSMC plans to increase the price of its advanced nodes by 5-10% in 2026, citing US tariffs as one of the factors for the decision. The hike covers its 5nm/4nm, 3nm, and 2nm processes, with foundry customers already informed of the extra costs.

TSMC's CFO acknowledged rising costs due to inflation and indicated that price increases might be considered, though sudden dramatic hikes are not planned.

TSMC is preparing to raise prices on its most advanced chips due to rising production costs and strong AI demand, with gradual increases anticipated.

TSMC's CFO acknowledged rising costs due to inflation and indicated that price increases might be considered, though sudden dramatic hikes are not planned.

TSMC acknowledged that inflation is increasing its manufacturing costs and did not rule out raising prices. CFO Wendell Huang stated that while the company would avoid sudden dramatic increases, it reflects its value through technology leadership and manufacturing scale.

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei acknowledged that the company won't be able to meet customer demand for AI chips for years and revealed that TSMC would "like" to raise prices for its customers, indicating potential price hikes due to sustained demand.