On December 4th, TE Connectivity (hereinafter referred to as “TE”), a global leader in connectors, issued a price adjustment notice to its global channel partners, announcing a price increase across its entire product line and all regions, effective January 5th, 2026. This is another comprehensive price increase following several rounds of structural price adjustments, covering multiple categories, including automotive connectors, high-speed communication connectors, industrial automation connectors, and sensing products. According to TE’s latest channel notice, this price adjustment is not just a trial run in regional markets; the announcement explicitly states that it applies to all authorized distributors, emphasizing “global consistency.” From automotive-grade connectors to high-speed backplanes, from wire spring terminals to various industrial connectors, the price increase covers a wide range. Distributors reported price increases of 5%-12% for some categories, which is considered a moderate structural price increase. (Connector World Network)

Against the backdrop of continuously rising manufacturing costs, strong structural demand, and persistent global inflationary pressures, TE’s move is not unexpected, but it is enough to shake up the entire supply chain. First, the continued global inflationary pressures have a significant cumulative effect on the overall costs for large multinational corporations with global scale production. Meanwhile, since 2025, copper prices have risen significantly, with a research report from CITIC Securities predicting that $12,000 will be a new starting point for copper prices. This price increase will also be passed on to downstream end products; in the short term, the costs of products such as automotive wiring harnesses, industrial equipment, and server systems will all be affected.