VAT Group → SMIC
Yes, wafergraph tracks VAT Group as a supplier of SMIC, as of 2026-10-09. SMIC sources from 168 tracked suppliers in this dataset; VAT Group is positioned as a leader in Equipment (Front End), 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
VAT Group (leader in Equipment (Front End)) is a tracked supplier of SMIC (major in Foundry). Dominant maker of vacuum valves for semiconductor process tools. China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls. The edge is one of 168 tracked suppliers of SMIC and one of 13 tracked customers of VAT Group.
Source: derived from both company records and the counted edges.
Concentration / risk note
VAT Group is positioned as a leader in Equipment (Front End), 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
VAT Group (supplier)
Dominant maker of vacuum valves for semiconductor process tools.
SMIC (customer)
China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls.
Other tracked suppliers of SMIC
Other tracked customers of VAT Group
Frequently asked questions2
- How many suppliers does SMIC have?
- The dataset records 168 tracked suppliers for SMIC.
- How many customers does VAT Group have?
- The dataset records 13 tracked customers for VAT Group.
Cite as: wafergraph, “VAT Group → SMIC — supplier relationship in the semiconductor supply chain”, https://wafergraph.com/relationship/vat_group/smic/ (data as of 2026-10-09).
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