Qian Zhan Wang·2026-01-08 04:10Core Insights - The report highlights the strong performance of China's optical module industry, with an average production and sales rate of 96.98% and an average gross profit margin of 34.99% for 2024, indicating overall good profitability [1] - The demand for optical modules in the telecommunications market is primarily driven by lower-speed modules, with significant growth in 5G base station construction projected for 2024 [2][4] - The data communication market is identified as the largest and fastest-growing segment for optical modules, fueled by increased data center traffic and evolving network architectures [7] Group 1: Optical Module Industry Overview - Major listed companies in the optical module industry include Guangxun Technology, Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, Changxin Bochuang, Taicheng Guang, and others [1] - The average production and sales rate for representative optical module companies in China is projected to be 96.98% in 2024, with a gross profit margin of 34.99% [1] - Cambridge Technology has reported a production and sales rate exceeding 100% [1] Group 2: Telecommunications Market Demand - The telecommunications market is the origin of optical modules, with 5G transmission networks comprising front-haul, mid-haul, and back-haul segments [2] - In 2024, China is expected to build 874,000 new 5G base stations, bringing the total to 4.251 million by the end of the year [2] - The demand for optical modules is primarily for lower-speed modules, particularly in the front-haul subsystem, which has the highest demand due to its long-distance, high-density characteristics [2] Group 3: Capital Expenditure Trends - The capital expenditure of China's three major telecom operators is gradually shifting towards cloud computing and computing power networks as a second growth curve [4] - In 2023, the total fixed asset investment by major telecom companies and China Tower reached 420.5 billion yuan, with 5G investment accounting for 190.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [4] - The overall market for optical modules is expected to show steady growth, supported by the expansion of fiber-to-the-home and the increase in 10G PON port numbers [4] Group 4: Data Communication Market Growth - The data communication market is currently the largest and fastest-growing market for optical modules, driven by significant increases in data center traffic and changes in network architecture [7] - By mid-2025, the total number of operational computing center racks in China is expected to reach 10.85 million standard racks [7] Group 5: Fixed Network Access Market - The "14th Five-Year" information and communication industry development plan aims to fully deploy gigabit optical fiber networks and accelerate the construction of gigabit cities [9] - By the end of 2025, the number of 10G PON ports is projected to grow from over 5 million at the end of 2021 to 12 million, with gigabit broadband users expected to increase nearly tenfold to 60 million [9] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has initiated pilot projects for 10G optical networks to address key challenges and promote the development of a complete industrial chain [9]