Photronics → SMIC
Yes, wafergraph tracks Photronics as a supplier of SMIC, as of 2026-10-09. SMIC sources from 168 tracked suppliers in this dataset; Photronics is positioned as a leader in Materials, so this edge is harder to replace than a challenger or niche supplier.
Data as of 2026-10-09 · relationship type: tracked supplier → customer · both names resolve in companies.json · no dollar amount is shown unless it already sits on a company record, and none is invented here
Why this edge matters
Photronics (leader in Materials) is a tracked supplier of SMIC (major in Foundry). Largest merchant photomask manufacturer. China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls. The edge is one of 168 tracked suppliers of SMIC and one of 8 tracked customers of Photronics.
Source: derived from both company records and the counted edges.
Concentration / risk note
Photronics is positioned as a leader in Materials, so this edge is harder to replace than a challenger or niche supplier.
Basis: supplier position. Omitted on edges where the graph does not back a concentration claim.
The two companies
Photronics (supplier)
Largest merchant photomask manufacturer.
SMIC (customer)
China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls.
Other tracked suppliers of SMIC
Other tracked customers of Photronics
Frequently asked questions2
- How many suppliers does SMIC have?
- The dataset records 168 tracked suppliers for SMIC.
- How many customers does Photronics have?
- The dataset records 8 tracked customers for Photronics.
Cite as: wafergraph, “Photronics → SMIC — supplier relationship in the semiconductor supply chain”, https://wafergraph.com/relationship/photronics/smic/ (data as of 2026-10-09).
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