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Apple Reported to Secure Nearly Half as TSMC Starts 2nm Mass Production in Q4 2025

Industry sources say capacity is largely spoken for, with early output centered at Baoshan and Kaohsiung.

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Overview

  • Initial 2nm production is slated for TSMC’s Baoshan (Fab 20) and Kaohsiung (Fab 22) sites, targeting about 45,000 to 50,000 wafers per month by the end of 2025.
  • Capacity is expected to surpass 100,000 wafers per month in 2026 and could approach 200,000 per month by 2028 as Arizona’s Fab 21 expansion comes online.
  • TSMC has been charging roughly $30,000 per 2nm wafer, with reports indicating demand remains strong despite the premium pricing.
  • Early customers include Qualcomm, AMD, MediaTek, Broadcom and Intel, with Nvidia and additional firms expected to enter mass production in 2027.
  • Trade press reports also note TSMC dismissed employees after an alleged attempt to steal 2nm trade secrets.