📊Executive Summary

The European EMS market has experienced an 8.1% decline in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, with a cumulative decline of 3.1% when considering the last quarter of 2024. Despite this downturn, there is cautious optimism for a modest recovery in the second half of 2025, with expectations of a 0.9% increase. The forecast for 2026 suggests an 11.9% growth, although experts caution that this figure may be overly optimistic. The article highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the EMS industry, emphasizing the need for procurement teams to monitor market conditions closely to navigate potential shifts in demand and pricing....