DigiTimes has reported that Taiwan's first and second-tier
DVD+R/-R disc manufacturers have been at full capacity for the fourth quarter of 2007. While this would normally give manufacturers an
excuse to raise prices, OEM quotes have remained unchanged at $0.15 for 16x discs and $0.11-0.12 for 8x discs.
Leading and
second-tier Taiwan-based optical discs makers have had their production capacities for blank DVD+R/-R discs fully occupied for the fourth
quarter of 2007, but corresponding OEM prices have remained unchanged at US$0.15 for 16x discs and US$0.11-0.12 for 8x discs, according
to industry sources in Taiwan.
The fully book capacity is mainly due to increased order volume from retail channels in the US and
Europe as well as emerging markets in Latin America and Russia, the sources pointed out. Despite booming sales, leading makers including
CMC Magnetics, Ritek and Prodisc Technology have not adjusted OEM quotes, making second-tier makers unable to raise their prices, the
sources indicated.
The article also points out that CD-R discs have fallen short of expectations. As a result, first
tier manufacturers have lowered their quotes to compete with second-tier manufacturers. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes.
