实探丨回望华强北2025：历经浪潮冲刷，方显韧性底色

Core Viewpoint - The resilience of Huaqiangbei, known as "China's first electronics street," continues to evolve amidst various market challenges and opportunities, showcasing the adaptability of the Chinese supply chain [2][27]. Group 1: Robotics Market - In early 2025, the popularity of humanoid robots surged, leading to rental prices skyrocketing to 20,000 yuan per day [3]. - By December 2025, the rental market for humanoid robots had collapsed, with rental prices dropping over 70% from their peak, and rental shops disappearing from the market [6][5]. - Experts suggest that the fluctuations in the humanoid robot rental market reflect a transition from speculative hype to rational application, indicating a need for sustainable use cases in the industry [6][7]. Group 2: Tariff Impact - Following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. in April 2025, many merchants in Huaqiangbei reported stability due to diversified market strategies that mitigated risks from tariff barriers [8][11]. - The market has seen a shift towards attracting international customers, with many finding products in Huaqiangbei to be significantly cheaper than in their home countries [9][10]. Group 3: Charging Battery Market - A regulatory crackdown in July 2025 led to the removal of non-3C certified charging batteries from the market, resulting in a price increase for compliant products [14][15]. - The compliance shift has positioned safety and certification as new competitive advantages for Huaqiangbei's charging battery market, enhancing brand value [15]. Group 4: Memory Products - The global storage market has experienced a "super cycle," with prices for memory products doubling since April 2025, driven by high demand from AI data centers [16][19]. - The price of DDR4 memory has surged from over 100 yuan to 300-400 yuan, with expectations that prices will remain high into 2026 due to ongoing demand [17][19]. Group 5: AI Glasses Market - 2025 marked significant growth in the AI glasses market, with numerous brands entering the space, leading to a "white mirror war" in Huaqiangbei, where affordable AI glasses are being produced [20][22]. - The emergence of low-cost AI glasses is expected to lower entry barriers for consumers, fostering market education and user adoption [22]. Group 6: AI Mobile Phones - The introduction of the "Doubao AI phone" by ByteDance and ZTE faced challenges, with limited availability in Huaqiangbei, highlighting the difficulties of experimental products in gaining traction [24][26]. - The situation reflects the broader challenges faced by AI mobile phones, which must overcome issues related to technology maturity, ecosystem collaboration, and user acceptance to achieve mass production [26]. Group 7: Overall Resilience - Huaqiangbei's ability to adapt to external pressures and market changes illustrates the strength of the Chinese supply chain, characterized by a dynamic response network and collaborative ecosystem among merchants [27][28]. - The ongoing evolution of Huaqiangbei demonstrates that resilience is not merely about enduring challenges but also about leveraging them to enhance operational efficiency and market positioning [27].