World Electronics Industry
Confidence Index (EICI)
May 2011

A survey of electronics industry personnel finds that confidence is high, despite the significant hit the industry took following the triple disasters in Japan.

Each month we ask personnel working in the electronics industry their opinion on business conditions now and their speculation on business six months from now. People from all over the world respond to this survey.

The survey was first conducted in February 2011, resulting in a confidence level of 83.2. The March index dropped slightly to 81.7, April dropped again to 80.8, and in May to 65.3. The lower EICI is primarily the result of the earthquake in Japan. The following table identifies the level of confidence industry personnel have in each geographic region. 

Electronics Industry Confidence Index
May 2011
Business Conditions

The following graph plots the World Electronics Industry Confidence Index. This is the combination of present and future results.

World Electronics Industry Confidence Index

The Confidence Index is 59.1 for present business conditions.

Present Business Conditions
 

Confidence in Future Business conditions is at 70.9.

Future Business Conditions
 

Industry personnel are asked, “What is your confidence in present business conditions and future (six months from now) business conditions?” Respondents have three choices: positive, neutral, or negative.

Having a score above 50.0 means that electronics industry personnel are positive about present and future business conditions. Below 50.0 means negative confidence.

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