Qian Zhan Wang·2025-08-30 07:08Core Insights - The connector manufacturing industry is crucial in the electronics sector, with a diverse range of applications across various fields, including automotive, telecommunications, and AI data centers [1][10]. Industry Overview - The connector industry is divided into three segments: upstream (raw materials), midstream (connector manufacturing), and downstream (end-user applications) [1]. - The upstream market includes metal and non-metal raw materials, while the midstream is dominated by manufacturing companies that process these materials into finished connectors [1]. Market Dynamics - The connector manufacturing sector is primarily concentrated in the eastern and southeastern coastal regions of China, with Guangdong province hosting the highest number of midstream enterprises [5]. - In 2024, the overall production and sales rate for listed companies in the connector sector is around 100%, with some companies like Ruikeda and Dingtong Technology reporting rates below 90% [8]. Company Performance - Companies such as AVIC Optoelectronics and Aerospace Electric have reported high gross profit margins of 36.54% and 38.68%, respectively [8]. - AVIC Optoelectronics produced 78,793,000 connectors and sold 80,540,000, achieving a production-to-sales ratio of 102.22% [9]. - Ruikeda's revenue surged by 55.29% in 2024, reaching 2.415 billion yuan, with 90.2% of its income coming from new energy vehicle connectors [11]. Recent Developments - Lixun Precision's automotive business revenue grew by 48.69% to 13.758 billion yuan in 2024, driven by acquisitions and partnerships with major automotive manufacturers [11]. - Changying Precision's revenue from new energy business reached 5.214 billion yuan, a 47.29% increase, with significant growth in the consumer electronics sector [11]. - Aerospace Electric's revenue decreased by 19.08% due to a slowdown in defense demand, but it improved its gross margin by 11.89 percentage points to 47.52% [11].