Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-12-10 01:30Core Insights - The domestic market for high-end quartz crystal resonators is experiencing strong demand, prompting local manufacturers to expand production capacity and increase R&D investment to enhance their supply capabilities in the high-end market [1][10] - The quartz crystal resonator industry in China has grown from 5.496 billion yuan in 2015 to 8.288 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.67% [1][10] - Emerging applications in 5G communication, wearable electronics, automotive electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are driving significant market opportunities for the quartz crystal resonator industry [1][10] Industry Overview - Quartz crystal components, known as crystal oscillators, are frequency control devices made from quartz crystals utilizing the piezoelectric effect [2][4] - The industry is categorized into quartz crystal resonators and oscillators, with further classifications based on frequency and packaging methods [2][4] Industry Policies - The Chinese government has increased policy support for the quartz crystal resonator industry, promoting new electronic components and smart manufacturing [7] - Key policies include the inclusion of new electronic components in the encouraged category of the 2024 Industrial Structure Adjustment Guidance Catalog and the 2025-2026 Action Plan for Stable Growth in the Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry [7] Industry Chain - The quartz crystal resonator industry chain consists of upstream raw materials (quartz sand, packaging materials), midstream manufacturing, and downstream applications (communication devices, consumer electronics) [6][8] Current Industry Development - Since 2018, Japanese companies have reduced capital expenditures, creating opportunities for Chinese manufacturers to expand in the quartz crystal resonator market [10] - From 2015 to 2024, China's production of quartz crystal resonators increased from 11.94 billion units to 23.298 billion units, with a CAGR of 7.71% [10] Competitive Landscape - The industry features a tiered competitive structure, with international giants leading the high-end market and domestic companies like Unisoc, Dongjing Electronics, and others gaining ground in mid to high-end segments [10][11] - Domestic companies are increasing R&D investments to enhance product consistency and reliability, narrowing the gap with international competitors [10] Development Trends - The industry is moving towards miniaturization, high frequency, low phase noise, and low aging rates to meet the demands of advanced applications [13][14][17] - Manufacturers are focusing on advanced packaging technologies and optimizing design processes to achieve these goals [13][14][17]