The Industry

In recent decades the global electronics industry has become one of the largest in the global economy, generating more revenue than any other manufacturing sector. An estimated 18 million workers produce 20% of global imports and create a $1.7 trillion trade in electronics products.

Electronics brands are some of the most valuable companies in the world, while the manufacturers include some of the world's largest employers.

Unfortunately, workers have helped shoulder the cost of industry growth by working excessive working hours for low wages in precarious forms of employment and in unhealthy environments.

Learn about some of the main issues in the electronics industry from our Impact Stories. Note that these Impact Stories serve to illustrate larger themes and challenges, that form the core of the Electronics Watch Strategic Plan 2021-2023. For current details of Electronics Watch monitoring findings in specific factories or regional risk assessments, see our monitoring reports.

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