Nintendo looks to Switch up output as chips dodge COVID-19, for now — Panjiva
MENU

Nintendo looks to Switch up output as chips dodge COVID-19, for now

China 3053 Coronavirus 511 Info Tech - Tech Hardware 866 Japan 631 South Korea 605 Taiwan 231 U.S. 5404

Electronics manufacturers are facing supply chain disruptions linked to the coronavirus pandemic, though the semiconductor industry does not yet appear to have been significantly affected. Exports of semiconductors from China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan combined increased by 8.9% year over year in March, albeit slower than the 21.5% rate seen in February. Videogame manufacturer Nintendo wants to increase production by 10% this year to take advantage of the success of “Animal Crossing” but has stated “the outlook remains uncertain”. U.S. seaborne imports link...

Copyright © 2026 Panjiva Supply Chain Intelligence, a product offering from S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. All rights reserved.