日元贬值助推，日本2024年电子零部件出货回暖

Core Insights - The demand for electronic components in data centers is significantly driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, with a notable increase in shipments of inductors and capacitors [1][2] - The total shipment value of electronic components in Japan for 2024 is projected to be 4.4844 trillion yen, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3% [1] - The electronic components industry is expected to achieve positive growth due to the recovery of the industrial equipment market and steady demand from AI applications [1] Summary by Sections Shipment Growth - In 2024, 7 out of 11 categories of electronic components saw an increase in shipment value compared to the previous year, with inductors and capacitors growing by 14% and 7% respectively [1] - The December shipment value for electronic components was 367.3 billion yen, marking a year-on-year increase of 6% [2] Component Breakdown - Capacitor shipments reached 124.8 billion yen, while inductor shipments totaled 33.4 billion yen, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 10% and 14% [2] - Connectors also experienced a year-on-year growth of 7%, reaching 50.3 billion yen [2] Future Projections - The Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association forecasts that the value of electronic components produced by Japanese companies will reach 11.2142 trillion yen by 2025, representing a 6% increase year-on-year [1] - The electronic components sector is expected to maintain competitiveness, accounting for approximately 30% of global production value [1]