Ajinomoto reportedly cuts critical chip packaging film supply to China by 30% as domestic substitutes race to qualify — ABF restriction comes following Beijing's rare earth export curbs

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Aug 19, 2026, 7:40 am185 ptsTrendingTop
Japanese chemical maker Ajinomoto has reportedly told customers in mainland China that it will cut supply of ABF, the insulating build-up film that's used in nearly every high-end processor package, by 30%, according to a report from the Chinese outlet JW Insights, which cites unnamed supply chain sources. If…

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