Making an iPhone or iPad is a global effort, with companies across North America, Europe, and Asia contributing to every stage of the process. Here's how it all fits into place.

Apple relies on multiple supply chain partners, with assembly plants located throughout the world. The United States' ever-changing tariff policies throughout 2025 affected everyone, from consumers to corporations. It made us more aware of where a given product was made.

While the average person had to figure out the extra fees they had to pay for orders from China, Apple had to find ways of diversifying its already complex supply chain.

Apple's chip suppliers

Before an Apple product can even be assembled, the company needs to secure its individual components.…