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Electronics Sector

Electronics is a major contributor to the economy through its design, manufacture, assembly, distribution and support, but also through its effective utilisation. It enables every labour saving device, drives the development of high-speed communications and information processing, is an essential enabler in transportation and aviation, and is transforming entertainment and business today. It plays a major role in addressing societal challenges on health, security, energy management and climate change.

The global electronics market has an estimated value of $2 trillion each year. Semiconductors account for $275bn revenue worldwide, with annual growth forecast of between 6% and 8%. In the UK, over 250,000 people are involved in the design, production and distribution of electronic products, working in 11,000 companies.

BERR’s role is to help create the conditions for the success of UK electronics companies and to use its knowledge of the sector, markets and technologies to inform wider government policies. To help identify and address the main challenges and market barriers, we work closely with:

• the Electronics Leadership Council 
• the UK Electronics Alliance 
• the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network

Useful Reports

Electronics 2015 – Making a Visible Difference Electronics and Innovation Growth Team Report

Electronics sector competitiveness analysis

Contacts

Mark Begbie, Electronics & IT Services Unit, tel; 020 7215 1813, email: Mark.Begbie@berr.gsi.gov.uk